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Kiran Rai is the founder and principal of Kiran Rai Design, an interior design studio. She founded the fashion and textile label Sir Alistair Rai in 2006 and in 2010 launched Satya Rai, which became Sir Alistair Rai’s primary marketplace. The label ran until 2016. It garnered press in The New York Times, Teen Vogue, Refinery29, on NBC News and NBC New York. In 2026, Kiran’s Los Angeles home was featured in Architectural Digest.

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Architectural Digest, February 12, 2026. This L.A. Spanish Colonial Proves You Don’t Need a Blank Slate to Start Fresh. After 20 years in New York City, the former fashion and textile designer made a pandemic-era return to LA, where she started her anew in her second Saturn return.

Refinery29, April 27, 2012. Sir Alistair Rai Does Jewelry, and We’ve Got the Giveaway. The line's bohemian style still holds true with their hippie-chic and Eastern-leaning necklaces, earrings, and bangles.  

Refinery29, March 13, 2012. Found! The Perfect Scarf to Wear Every Single Day In Miami. You can imagine how psyched we were to come across Sir Alistair Rai's wrap scarf, and in coral no less. 

Teen Vogue, September 2, 2010. Daily Special: Sir Alistair Rai Scarf. The bold prints are inspired by traditional Indian fabrics and will give an exotic touch to your favorite fall staples.

NBC News, March 26, 2010. Adopt Me, Angelina! Tees Start a Trend. Kiran Rai has always had a sarcastic sense of humor, but she never thought it would be the foundation for her own apparel business. 

NBC New York, September 23, 2009. Momtrepreneur: Kiran Rai. Designer Kiran Rai talks about balancing motherhood with Sir Alistair Rai. 

The New York Times, November 17, 2009. Even In a Terror Attack, Seeing the Best of India. I travel a lot for business and I go to some pretty great places. But it will always be India that speaks to my heart.

The New York Times, January 18, 2009. PULSE; Homebodies.This winter has called for staying in to stretch, meditate and loll. 

The New York Times, August 17, 2008. Bright Young Things. Blue and white Om Mantra clutch by Sir Alistair Rai, $90 at siralistairrai.com.

NBC New York, September 23, 2009. Momtrepreneur: Kiran Rai. Designer Kiran Rai talks about balancing motherhood with Sir Alistair Rai.