About Us

By Pujita Shanmugasundaram

AKAI was never just a brand to me.It was something I felt deeply before I created it.I’ve always believed that what we wear should make us feel like ourselves—comfortable, confident, and at ease… not restricted or overdressed for our own lives.

But I kept noticing something—comfortable clothes often felt too basic,and anything elegant didn’t feel wearable for everyday.That’s where AKAI began.Not with a big plan or a perfect setup—but with a thought I couldn’t ignore,and the courage to start anyway.

I started small.With fabrics I loved, designs I believed in and a vision to create pieces that you could live in—rom your slow mornings to your busiest evenings.Even today, every design we create holds that same intention—to feel soft on your skin, effortless in your day,and quietly elegant in its own way.AKAI is for the everyday woman—who doesn’t want to choose between comfort and beauty.And more than anything,this brand is a reflection of that belief.

Thank you for being here,
and for making AKAI a part of your everyday.

— Pujita Shanmugasundaram
Founder, AKAI by Pujita