Diipa Khosla is an Indian fashion and beauty influencer and the founder of the cosmetics brand ‘Indē Wild’.
Wiki/Biography
Diipa Büller Khosla was born in August 1991 (current age: 30; as of 2021) in Delhi, India. When she was six years old, her family moved to Chennai and later to Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Initially, she attended a Hindi school in Chennai and then studied at the Hebron School in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
Diipa Khosla’s childhood photos
Later, she received a scholarship to study in the Netherlands, Europe. In 2012, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in international human rights law from the University College of Utrecht in the Netherlands. In 2015, she obtained a master’s degree in corporate law (LL.M.) from BPP Law School in London, England. In April 2013, she began working as a legal intern at the International Criminal Court of the Netherlands. Later, she interned at the IMA Influencer Agency in Amsterdam.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 7″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Eye Color: Brown
Hair color: Brown
family
Parents and siblings
Her father Virje Bahai Khosla is the president of the European Ayurveda and Yoga Forum. Her mother’s name is Sangitha Khosla. Diipa’s sister is Nan Khosla and her brother is Geet Khosla.
Diipa Khosla and her parents
Diipa Khosla and her mother
Diipa Khosla and her siblings
Husband and children
She first met Oleg Buller while studying at a university in Amsterdam. Oleg was a diplomat in the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She talked about this in an interview. She said,
The first day I arrived there, I was a few days late because I had an Indian passport, so I had some visa issues. So almost all the freshmen had already made friends. My parents dropped me off at the main reception, and the first man I saw was my husband. ”
Later, they connected through Facebook, and soon their friendship turned into love. After a few months of dating, Oleg proposed to Dipa. In an interview, Dipa shared the process of Oleg’s proposal to her. She said,
He had organised a ‘Vogue India Christmas Dinner’ at the Devigarh Palace in Udaipur. But when the day came, I found Oleg kneeling at the end of the beautiful courtyard of this Indian palace. I was glad to skip the dinner!
The couple married in a four-day ceremony at Fateh Garh Palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan in September 2018. They followed Punjabi and European wedding rituals. Deepa wore nine different outfits at the wedding, designed by top Indian fashion designers Sabyasachi Mukherjee and Piny Michaeli.
Diipa Khosla’s haldi ritual attire
Diipa Khosla’s mehndi ceremony outfit
Diipa Khosla’s Punjabi Wedding Outfit
Diipa Khosla’s European Wedding
In 2021, the couple was blessed with a daughter, Dua Büller.
Diipa Khosla and her daughter
Race
Deepa was born into a Punjabi family.
Profession
In February 2014, she started working as a social media manager at IMA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In January 2015, she started working as a fashion influencer and launched her website DiipaKhosla.com. In an interview, when talking about her journey as a fashion influencer, she said,
It’s not easy. It’s only possible if you work hard and set clear goals. I would like to tell all young people. Be clear about your goals. Be clear enough to think: ‘I want to be in Times Square!’ How and when you want to achieve it is up to you, but be clear.”
In 2019, she founded the NGO Post For Change to promote women’s rights. In an interview, she talked about her NGO. She said,
Right now, I’m working on a programme to help 250,000 rural women get access to menstrual hygiene products. That’s the best part of what I do – I get to make an impact on the things that affect me the most. Over the years, I’ve been on the covers of international magazines, won influencer awards, addressed the UK House of Lords on Women’s Day, and been featured on billboards. But what really matters is the purpose this platform has given me. It’s allowed me to take all the hurt, all the experiences in my life, and put them to good use. It’s helped me build an armour that allows me to fight for those who can’t.”
She also added,
I knew I wanted to help people, so I chose human rights law. After I got my degree, I interned at an influencer agency in Europe, where I discovered the world of social media. At first, I worked on fashion blogs. I felt shy, but I pushed myself to step out of my comfort zone. Over the next few years, my account grew and I realized that my voice could reach thousands of people. So, I simultaneously created another page dedicated to women’s empowerment; it’s a cause close to my heart—I wanted to help women struggling with gender inequality and mental health issues.”
In 2021, she founded her own cosmetics line “Indē Wild” in Amsterdam.
Favorite things
- Fashion stores: Dior, Longchamp and H&M
- Shoe brands: Samsoe Samsoe, Reebok and Filling Pieces
- Lip Balm: Terry Rose Lip Balm
- Liquid Highlighter: Becca
- Sunscreen: Garnier and Neutrogena
Facts/Trivia
- During her school and college years, she faced huge criticism for her dark skin color. In an interview, speaking about facing racism and sexism, she said,
I’ve faced these issues my whole life. In 2016, a PR agency refused to allow me to attend a fashion show at London Fashion Week, while another white influencer with a smaller following was allowed. The only difference between us was the color of our skin! But I used this negativity as motivation to push myself harder. Every time I face sexism, I think: one day I’ll be your CEO, and then men will know what sexism is.”
She also said,
But when I came to the West, I started to realize that what made me unique was being different, and that my uniqueness was my identity, my culture, and my beautiful skin color. I started owning it and wearing my Indian features like a gold medal, and it gave me confidence. For example, I stopped wondering how I could sit in the front row at Milan Fashion Week and took on the challenge. Soon, not only was I sitting in the front row, I was also the muse for the same design brands that once had issues with my skin color.”
- Her parents supported her through every difficult moment of her life. In an interview, she said about her parents,
My parents are proud to see me do more than I could ever imagine. They were in the audience at my TED talk in Amritsar and they smiled as I spoke. Later, after taking selfies with the little girls, I asked my mom why she was smiling so much and she said, ‘You know that little girl who took a selfie with you? You were like that 10 years ago.’ It was so real.”
- She created her eponymous YouTube channel in 2018, uploading videos related to makeup and wedding collections.
- In 2018, she became the first Indian to collaborate with MAC Cosmetics to launch a collection inspired by her wedding look.
- In the same year, the famous cosmetics brand Maybelline displayed her photo on a billboard in Piccadilly Circus as the spokesperson for Maybelline.
Deepa Khosla’s photo appears on billboard at Piccadilly Circus
- In 2019, she received the “Changemaker Influencer” award from one of the largest influencer platforms “Inflow”.
- In an interview, she was asked how she gained such confidence. She replied,
It’s all about having courage and asking questions. I didn’t always know what I was doing when I was running a business, but it’s all about owning it, taking risks, and not being afraid to fail. That’s something you should work on from the inside out.”
- Diipa has appeared on the covers of many well-known fashion magazines.
Diipa Khosla on the cover of Lifestyle Reporter magazine
- In an interview, she shared her top five favorite Indian brands/designers. She said,
Recognition must be given where it’s due. There are so many talented Indian designers and brands that I love; Sabyasachi, Gaurav Gupta, Anamika Khanna, Raw Mango and Amrapali Jewels to name a few.”
- She has three tattoos on her body. The first is a ‘Jai Sai Ram’ tattoo on her neck, the second is a star tattoo on her right wrist and the third is a tattoo on her left arm.
Diipa Khosla’s tattoos
- Deepa is often seen drinking alcohol at parties and events.
Diipa Khosla on vacation with her husband
- Khosla and her husband have two pet dogs named Kubii and Bimbo.
Diipa Khosla with her husband and dog
- In an interview, she talked about the beauty products she uses every day. She said,
I go for a natural, no-makeup look, so I opt for tinted moisturizer or a light foundation—IT Cosmetics tinted moisturizer is a must in my bag. I love a little color on my cheeks and eyes, usually Nudestix. I also use a liquid highlighter on my cheeks and nose, a light layer of mascara, a nude lipstick, and an eyebrow pencil. For skincare, I start with a Kiehl’s cleanser and follow with an Embryolisse cream or a retinol cream. I usually wear my hair in curls, and Kérastase is my go-to haircare product. ”
- In an interview, she shared how she spent the 2020 and 2021 coronavirus lockdown. She said,
I’m busier than ever. Everyone is online! I’m working hard to provide them with great content. At the same time, I’m also learning what’s really important in life. I’m currently taking a psychology course online, as well as meditation, fitness, and cooking classes.”
- In an interview, she shared how she accessorizes when traveling. She said,
I like to accessorize according to the season and the country I’m traveling to. Lots of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings are essential to complete a beautiful look. I love bags, which reflect my mood each day, and I also like to match sunglasses and cute hats for the summer. Another great way to accessorize is to mix and match gold and silver jewelry, which I really love to do. ”
- Deepa has walked the red carpet at Cannes three times (as of 2021). In 2021, she grabbed the media’s attention by wearing a dress with a breast pump attached. Talking about it in one of her Instagram posts, she wrote,
Becoming a mother doesn’t mean you’re now the subject of scrutiny from everyone and anyone. Whether it’s opinions shared by family, friends, or strangers, these judgements can still be unapologetic and weigh heavy on new or seasoned moms. It’s just a reminder that online celebrities are people too, with lives and feelings behind the screen.”
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