Lights, Legacy & Glow: My Evening at Langton’s Love & Light Diwali Social
Last night, I stepped into Langton PR’s Love & Light Diwali Social, where diyas glowed, the aroma of spices filled the air, and community came alive in celebration.
The Meaning of the Season
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, honours renewal, resilience, and the triumph of light over darkness. For Sikhs, it’s also Bandhi Chhor Divas, marking Sri Guru Hargobind Ji’s release and the liberation of 52 kings. Both traditions remind us of freedom, hope, and community.
This year, the event, curated by Daniel Pillai at Langton PR, spotlighted South Asian founders and brands that are redefining beauty, wellness, and style. If you’re searching for Diwali inspiration, cultural connections, and South Asian brands to support, here’s your guide to glowing this season.
Vasanti Cosmetics
When you’re getting ready for Diwali, skin prep makes all the difference, and Vasanti is here for it. Founded by sisters who wanted to make beauty more inclusive, the brand has won awards for its Lit Up! Concealer and keeps innovating with products that feel thoughtful and rooted. Their BrightenUp! Exfoliator sloughs away dullness with papaya enzymes and micro-crystals, leaving skin fresh and radiant. This season, they also launched the Plump Up! Lip Gloss, which plumps without sting, and their Colour Correcting Concealer, which evens out tone for a polished glow. I met the sisters behind the brand last month, they’re as warm and authentic as their products, making every use feel personal.
Why it works for you this Diwali: With late nights, photos, and endless trays of sweets, you want a base that holds up and lips that shine. Vasanti gives you both: smooth, brightened skin and a confident finish that lasts through the celebrations.
Pro tip: Exfoliate the night before with BrightenUp! for a smooth canvas, use the Colour Correcting Concealer for even skin on the day of, and keep the Plump Up! gloss in your bag for instant shine between events.
Ghlee
When the festivities roll in with sweets, chai, laughter, and long nights, you’ll want more than just the usual beauty fixes. Ghlee takes a heritage staple, ghee, and reimagines it for self-care. Their Lip Balm keeps your smile nourished and hydrated, while their new Ghee Muscle Balm blends ghee with arnica and turmeric oil to soothe tired muscles after dancing or carrying trays of mithai. Inspired by the founder’s grandmother’s remedies, Ghlee turns family wisdom into modern wellness.
Why it works for you this Diwali: From selfies to after-party recovery, Ghlee keeps you glowing and comfortable. It’s about looking good and feeling good through every moment.
Pro tip: Swipe on the lip balm before heading out and stash it in your clutch; use the muscle balm at the end of the night to unwind and reset.
Fable & Mane
Hair can make or break your Diwali look, and this brand knows it. Fable & Mane, founded by siblings Akash and Nikita Mehta, brings Ayurvedic rituals into modern routines with their HoliRoots Hair Oil and Volumizing Spray. I’ve only tried them a couple of times, and already my hair feels like it’s living its best life with more body, more bounce, more hello, I have arrived. Adding to its star power, Kareena Kapoor Khan is the brand’s global ambassador, showing just how far this South Asian-founded label has reached.
Why it works for you this Diwali: Your outfit may sparkle, but your hair frames the whole look. Fable & Mane gives it life, resilience, and shine worthy of the fireworks.
Pro tip: Oil your scalp in the morning for strength, then add a spritz of the Volumizing Spray before heading out. Consider it a glow-up for your strands.
Sahajan Skincare
Diwali is about renewal, and Sahajan embodies that with skincare rooted in Ayurveda. Founded by Lisa Mattam, the line uses ingredients like neem, triphala, and coconut oil to create products that are both ancient in wisdom and modern in science. Their Nourish Crème Riche restores hydration, making skin supple and luminous through late-night festivities.
Why it works for you this Diwali: Tired skin shows quickly under festival lights. Sahajan helps you keep that lit-from-within glow while honouring South Asian traditions of balance and ritual.
Pro tip: Layer on Nourish Crème Riche after cleansing the morning of Diwali; it will keep your skin hydrated under makeup all evening.
IVANI Jewelry
Jewelry has always been integral to Diwali, it’s how we carry tradition, identity, and adornment. IVANI Jewelry brings a modern twist to heritage adornment with bold hand chains, bangles, and rings designed to empower. Each piece is crafted to make a statement while staying rooted in cultural elegance.
Why it works for you this Diwali: No matter your outfit, jewelry completes the look and ties you to legacy. IVANI makes it easy to choose pieces that feel contemporary yet culturally resonant.
Pro tip: Let one statement piece shine, pair a hand chain or bangle with simpler accessories to balance traditional with modern.
Clutch-It
Every celebration deserves a finishing touch, and Clutch-It makes handbags that double as conversation starters. With bold designs and luxe detailing, these clutches go beyond function, they’re about carrying culture with you into the spotlight.
Why it works for you this Diwali: Between family dinners, after-parties, and late-night card games, you’ll need a bag that’s as versatile as your plans. Clutcheeet ensures your essentials stay close without sacrificing glam.
Pro tip: Choose a clutch with metallics or embellishment to complement traditional wear, then re-style it later with a chic blazer or dress for post-Diwali nights out.
Food & Flavours
No Diwali guide is complete without food. At the event, The Host catered aromatic canapés and steaming chai, Butter & Batter brought South Asian-inspired macarons, and Brar’s mithai sealed the evening with sweetness. Food is how we connect, and having Brar’s sweets available in so many local stores makes it an easy way to bring tradition into your own celebrations.
Why it works for you this Diwali: Sharing sweets and chai is as much a ritual as lighting diyas, it’s how we build community.
Pro tip: Stock up on Brar’s for your guests. Because no one should leave a Diwali gathering empty-handed.
Final Thoughts
This Diwali or Bandhi Chhor Divas, it’s not just about dressing up, it’s about showing up. Supporting South Asian founders, choosing products rooted in heritage, and sharing food that carries our culture forward is how we keep the festival meaningful. Glow from your skin, your hair, your smile, your jewelry, your clutch, but most importantly, glow from the pride of celebrating who you are and where you come from.