Mumbai, India – November 27, 2024: Zouk, India’s proudly Indian, vegan, and cruelty-free bags and luggage brand, hosted the 3rd Edition of Vegan Creators Day & Awards at One Aura, Andheri on 23rd November, 2024. This grand celebration brought together over 150 creators, influencers, and vegan advocates, honoring the incredible contributions of the vegan community.
The event, organized in association with PETA India, with Local Samosa as the media partner and Social Nation as the digital partner, showcased Zouk’s commitment to championing veganism and compassion. The dynamic evening, hosted by the charismatic stand-up comedian and host Ankita Srivastava, a.k.a. @filmychokri, kicked off with a captivating panel discussion moderated by Disha Singh, founder of Zouk.
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The Insightful Panel
The panel featured some of the most inspiring voices in the vegan movement:
- Amy Aela: Indian-Australian actress, entrepreneur, animal rights advocate, and influencer.
- Vishwajeet Sanglee: India’s first International vegan tennis player.
- Erika Goyal: Representative from PETA, a global leader in the fight against animal cruelty.
The discussion delved into the growing vegan movement in India, its challenges, and the immense potential of compassionate living.
The Awards & Iqlipse’s Soulful Performance
The much-anticipated Awards Ceremony was a heartfelt highlight, with Zouk introducing a special touch by having customers present the awards to winners. This unique gesture underscored the importance of community in driving change and celebrated the growing support for veganism among Zouk’s customer base.
The event concluded on a high note with a sensational live performance by Iqlipse Nova, leaving the audience grooving and singing along to a vibrant, energetic set.
The Ones Who Made It Happen
And what made the event even more spectacular was the way WeCurate Events transformed Zouk’s Vegan Creators Day and Awards into a breathtaking experience with their impeccable decor, showcasing creativity and sophistication. The Event also featured creative corners like a paan corner by The Paan Legacy, adding a delightful twist to the celebration.
From The Founder’s POV
Reflecting on the incredible journey and impact of the event, Disha Singh, Founder of Zouk, expressed her heartfelt gratitude and shared: “From the very beginning, Zouk has proudly stood as a Vegan brand. A defining moment for us was earning the PeTA-approved Vegan certification, which solidified our commitment to cruelty-free products. Since then, as a digital-first brand, we’ve partnered with hundreds of Vegan Creators to amplify this important message. Hosting the third edition of the Zouk Vegan Creators Day and Awards is a testament to the incredible momentum the vegan movement is gaining.“
She added, “This year, we’ve been inspired by the growing number of Vegan Creators who are making an impact, many of whom were motivated by the trailblazers celebrated in our past editions. It’s heartening to see our platform not only spotlighting these voices but also encouraging new creators to embrace and advocate for veganism in India.”
PETA India x Zouk
PeTA India, a long standing supporter of Zouk’s commitment to a cruelty-free lifestyle, continued its association with Zouk for the Vegan Creators Day & Awards.
Erika Goyal, Associate Director, Online Marketing at PETA India, stated, “It is PETA India’s absolute pleasure to partner with Zouk for Vegan Creator’s Day for the third consecutive year. Vegan fashion is the future and Zouk’s dedication to crafting innovative, stylish, and animal-friendly accessories is leading the way. We congratulate them for proving you can have a look that kills without killing animals.”
Zouk’s Vegan Creators Day & Awards is more than just an event – it is a movement, a platform to inspire, celebrate, and bring together those who share a vision of a kinder world. With every edition, Zouk reinforces its mission to make veganism mainstream while supporting and celebrating the community that makes it possible.
About Zouk
Zouk effortlessly defines a modern Indian classic. Bringing together the contemporary and the traditional, Zouk weaves subtle elegance into your lifestyle. Handcrafted, Cruelty-free, and Proudly Indian, Zouk brings the vibrant Indian culture to the modern world.
Zouk was founded by IIM Ahmedabad batchmates and husband-wife duo, Disha Singh and Pradeep Krishnakumar. The idea of Zouk was born when Disha visited Kutch for an IIMA course. She saw that her friends loved the local handicraft items but did not buy any, given they were not functional.
Zouk is building a large startup lifestyle brand from India for the world. So far, they have over 5,00,000 happy customers who have bought from their startup website and other marketplaces. Customers love their Proudly Indian and 100% PeTA-approved Vegan products.
Zouk won the PeTA India Fashion Award for the Best Vegan Wallets brand in 2021. Their bags have also organically appeared in movies and series. It has also been taken as gifts from India by Indian dignitaries visiting abroad. The company has upskilled and supported 400+ expert artisans who make Zouk’s handicraft products.
