She learned the art and science of fashion at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi, affiliated to F.I.T. New York in 1990. A protégé of Francois Lesage, the French embroiderer, Beri launched her label in India in December 1990.

She was the first Asian designer to head a French fashion brand, Jean-Louis Scherrer, in March 2002.

She launched The Luxury League a not-for-profit organisation, to promote creativity & innovation in the luxury industry of India. She was appointed advisor to Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a part of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India.