About Us

Anjelika Krishna's launched a.d.o in fall of 2008, recognizing a lack of up-to-date and modern organic clothing without chemical dyes. a.d.o (pronounced ‘ado’ as in much ado...) stands for anjelika dreams organic, is a comfortable, breathable ready-to-wear collection that’s revolutionizing the future of sustainable fashion--not only in its designs but non-chemical dyeing, fair trade sourcing and production methods.

a.d.o integrates 5000 years old Indian tradition of Ayurvedic herb dye with modern, fluid and feminine design aesthetic. By using only Ayurvedic herb dye, a.d.o spares the environment of harmful chemical residue. It is a closed-loop dyeing process whereby the dye waste is used as garden compost.

Anjelika extensively travel to India and diligently research and use a variety of fabrics such as organic cotton, Ahimsa (peace) silk and organic wool. To maintain outmost quality, every fabric goes through wash test to check for color fastness and durability. The organic fabrics are typically sourced from small handloom workshops that adhere to fair trade principles and lend a holistic environment for the workers and their families.

a.d.o’s fair trade philosophy has extended Krishna’s efforts to save the domestic fashion community as well. Most of a.d.o clothing is locally produced in the New York garment district where it is crafted with highest precision and packaged using recycled materials. Every detail in crafting the clothing is taken into account--trims such as buttons, laces and drawstrings are recycled, organic or natural in origin. Our mission for a.d.o, is to be a carbon neutral company.

We are a premier leader in creating non-toxic, fair trade and chic clothing, which is truly the future of holistic & sustainable fashion.

Anjelika Krishna, a native of New Delhi, India is a Merit scholar graduate of The School of Art Institute of Chicago. Anjelika has worked for names such as Issey Miyake, Chaps Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne and a private label company where she designed to develop clothing lines for celebrities and designers such as Iman, Serena Williams, Paula Abdul, Adrienne Landau and many others.

 Her Ready to Wear line, a.d.o (anjelika dreams organic), represents her commitment to sustainable and eco friendly textiles in the Indian tradition of Ayur-vastra (natural, herb dye). Today, a.d.ohas gained a strong core following with clients and celebrities around the world. a.d.o has been featured in magazines such as Timeout NY, Travel & Leisure, Tree hugger (a discovery channel company) among others and is invited to take part in Eco Chic Asia’s 2010 fashion show held in Hong Kong and also exhibit at The Fashion Museum in Hasselt, Belgium. a.d.o is a 2011 Ecco Domani Semi-Finalist in Sustainable category. 

Anjelika's work has been displayed in exhibitions sponsored by the Contemporary Arts Council of Chicago, for which she was featured in the Chicago Reader journal. In 2003, she was nominated for the Richard H. Driehaus Fashion Excellence Award. Her garment made entirely out of fusing material was chosen and displayed at Tiffany & Co. during 2003 Art Windows Festival in Chicago.

Anjelika's recent project has included draping vintage Indian textile to represent her Motherland, which was on exhibit at New Jersey City University and Bronx Art Gallery.

Anjelika is also involved in supporting many charities including UNICEF, Women for Women International and South East Asian Woman’s Creative.

Anjelika and her husband currently resides in the New York metro area.