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# Indian Fashion Designers ### The Design Ladder - A Step Way to Your Dream Design College ## Abhinav Mishra - **Brand:** Abhinav Mishra - **Institute:** Studied fashion at Wigan and Leigh College in Lucknow - **Signature Style:** - Mirrorwork has been his signature style and a metier for Abhi...

# Indian Fashion Designers ### The Design Ladder - A Step Way to Your Dream Design College ## Abhinav Mishra - **Brand:** Abhinav Mishra - **Institute:** Studied fashion at Wigan and Leigh College in Lucknow - **Signature Style:** - Mirrorwork has been his signature style and a metier for Abhinav Mishra's eponymous label. - Blending mirror work with modern silhouettes has created a unique brand identity for the label. - Abhinav Mishra plays with gorgeous sorbet colors and a blend of pastel hues. - Design ideology lies in the amalgamation of traditional and contemporary silhouettes, that are created with a feminine and romantic aesthetic. - Bridal lines are young and vibrant with a blend of earthiness and simplicity. - **Images:** - Pink mirror work lehenga with gota detailing. - Orange and ivory embellished lehenga. - Ivory mirror work lehenga. - Red embellished lehenga. ## Anju Modi - **Brand:** Anju Modi - **Awards:** - National Film Award for Best Costume Design. - Vogue India's Designer of the Year award. - **Institute:** Completed her education in fashion design at the NIFT in New Delhi. - **Signature Style:** - Designs incorporate intricate handloom weaves, traditional motifs & exquisite embroideries. - A rich color palette, including deep jewel tones and earthy hues. - Meticulous attention to detail, with a focus on structured silhouettes and precise tailoring. - Designs reflect a deep appreciation for Indian heritage and craftsmanship - **Images:** - Zardozi and Banarasi lehenga. - Royal Zardozi silk velvet lehenga. - Gota embroidered mint lehenga. - Gota booti lehenga. ## Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla - **Brand:** Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla - **Awards:** - National Award for Best Costume Design - Elle Style Awards - **Institute:** No formal design education - **Signature Style:** - Extravagant & opulent designs. - Intricate embroideries, luxurious fabrics and meticulous attention to details. - A blend of traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern silhouettes, creating unique & statement-making outfits. - Designs feature vibrant colours, intricate mirror work, and a playfulness that reflects a celebration of Indian culture & heritage. - Creations are sought after for their grandeur, elegance and seamless fusion of traditional & contemporary elements. - **Images:** - Off-white chamois satin trailing skirt with an attached drape. - Greta skirt and blouse. - Chikankari skirt & sari drape. - Off-white ruffled organza saree. ## Anamika Khanna - **Brand:** Ana Mika - **Awards:** - National Award for Best Costume Design - Vogue India's Designer of the Year award - **Institute** No formal design education - **Signature Style:** - Innovative and avant-garde designs. - A blend of traditional Indian aesthetics with modern elements. - Designs often feature intricate embroideries, bold patterns and a harmonious juxtaposition of colours - Experiments with different textures, prints and unconventional draping techniques, creating unique and edgy outfits - Recognized for her ability to create eclectic and statement-making ensembles that showcase a fusion of cultural influences - **Images:** - Silver embellished metallic ball gown with frills and 3D flowers. - Silk cape style wrap with gathered silk midi skirt. - Copper-grey lehenga. - Silk printed top & draped skirt. ## Anita Dongre - **Brand:** Anita Dongre, Global Desi, AND, Anita Dongre Grassroot - **Awards:** - Vogue India's Designer of the Year award - Lakme Fashion Week's Best Designer - **Institute:** Graduated from SNDT Women's University in Mumbai, India, with a degree in fashion design - **Signature Style:** - Fusion of traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary silhouettes. - Designs feature vibrant colours, intricate embroideries & exquisite handwork. - Create elegant and feminine outfits that reflect a modern sensibility while embracing Indian heritage. - Designs incorporate sustainable and eco-friendly practices. - Specializes in sarees, lehengas & Anarkali. - **Images:** - Panels of prints on sequin georgette fabric. - Silk dress with pichwai art, pears, sequins & gota patti craft. - Reflective silk brocade banarasi. - Pichhwai art raw silk lehenga. ## Bibhu Mohapatra - **Brand:** Bibhu Mohapatra - **Awards:** - Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Award. - Fashion Group International Rising Star Award. - **Institute:** Graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, with a degree in fashion design. - **Signature Style:** - Fusion of Indian heritage with a contemporary, global aesthetic. - Feature clean lines & impeccable tailoring. - Luxurious fabrics, intricate embellishments and colors that range from rich jewel tones to soft pastels. - Outfits include glamorous evening gowns, red-carpet ensembles, chic ready-to-wear collections & statement-making outerwear. - **Images:** - Letitia Wright in dramatic Bibhu Mohapatra dress. - Ivory sari gown with black and silver gota embroidery. - Crepe dress with floral prints. - Jennifer Lopez in a floral ensemble. ## Gaurav Gupta - **Brand:** Atpug Varuag, reverse of his name - **Awards:** - Elle Style Awards, Designer of the Year - Vogue India's Designer of the Year - **Institute:** Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. - **Signature Style:** - Known for avant-garde and experimental fashion approach. - Intricate draping, sculptural elements and voluminous structures. - Combines traditional textiles with modern materials like neoprene and sheer fabrics. - Bold colours, intricate embellishments and unique details such as cascading ruffles and exaggerated shoulders. - Creations exude drama, glamour and a theatrical flair, capturing attention on runways and red carpets - **Images:** - Acid yellow surrealist embroideries kundalini snake dress. - Abstract large ruffle gown with melting crystals. - Electric blue sculptural dress. - Shell amethyst lehenga. ## Gauri and Nainika - **Brand:** Gauri and Nainika - **Awards:** - Elle Style Awards, Designer of the Year - Vogue India's Designer of the Year - **Institute:** Studied fashion design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi, India. - **Signature Style:** - Feminine and romantic designs. - Designs feature voluminous silhouettes, cascading ruffles and dramatic draping with mostly specializing in floral prints. - Intricate detailing, delicate embellishments and exquisite embroideries. - Colour palette includes soft pastels and classic black & white combos. - Designs celebrate the female form, embracing curves and accentuating the waistline, making outfits red carpet-worthy - **Images:** - Round neck ruffled short dress. - Corseted high-low gown with off-shoulder drape in organza. - Dramatic ruffled detailing gown. - Deep neck bubble ruffle midi. ## Manish Arora - **Brand:** Manish Arora - **Awards:** Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honor) by the French government for his significant contributions to the fashion industry. - **Institute:** Graduated from the NIFT in New Delhi, India. - **Signature Style:** - Designs are known for vibrant colours, bold prints and a playful aesthetics. - Blend traditional Indian elements. - The use of bright & electric hues, such as neon shades and metallic accents, adds an element of exuberance to his creations. - Unconventional materials, like PVC and plastic, are used to create avant-garde and eye-catching pieces. - Unique ability to mix and layer patterns, textures and fabrics creates a visually striking and eclectic style. - **Images:** - Pink-and-gold Manish Arora ensemble - An extravagant cage dress with the dexterous use of colours. - Manish Arora's bridal ensemble. - Katy Perry in carousel dress. ## Manish Malhotra - **Brand:** Manish Malhotra - **Awards:** - Filmfare Award for Best Costume Design. - IIFA Award for Best Costume Design. - National Film Award for Best Costume Design. - **Institute:** No formal design education started as a model and later worked as a Costume designer for Bollywood films. - **Signature Style:** - Contemporary Indian clothing with a glamorous and erotic touch. - Rich in sequins, velvet and embroidery. - Inspired by traditional arts like Chikankari, Banarasi work & Indian motifs. - Variety of colours, ranging from pastels to jewel tones to metallics. - Flattering and versatile silhouettes, such as sarees, lehengas, anarkalis and jumpsuits. - **Images:** - Maroon velvet Swarovski stone saree. - Fish cut skirt with Swarovski embellishments. - Pink dual-tone bridal lehenga. - Printed tube kurta & sharara. ## Masaba Gupta - **Brand:** House of Masaba - **Awards:** - Vogue Fashion Fund Award. - Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. - **Institute:** SNDT Women's University in Mumbai, where she studied Apparel Manufacture and Design. - **Signature Style:** - Bold and vibrant prints with innovative silhouettes. - Experiments with contrasting colours, mixing traditional Indian aesthetics with a global sensibility. - Specializes in creating contemporary, ready-to-wear outfits. - Statement pieces such as draped sarees, unconventional blouses and unique cuts in garments. - **Images:** - Half ivory & yellow blooming cow circular kaftan. - Reflection long-draped dress. - Maroon mr beaks wrap dress. - Blue crinkle gota sari. ## Neeta Lulla - **Brand:** Neeta Lulla - **Awards:** - National Film Awards for Best Costume Design. - IIFA Award for Best Costume Design. - **Institute:** SNDT Women's University in Mumbai, where she studied apparel design and dressmaking. - **Signature Style:** - Intricate craftsmanship. - Luxurious fabrics. - A seamless blend of traditional and contemporary elements. - A keen eye for detail & talent for draping, creating flattering silhouettes that enhance the wearer's grace and elegance. - Creations exude opulence and elegance, making her a sought-after designer for Indian weddings and red-carpet events. - **Images:** - Raw silk red lehenga with fully embroidered blouse. - Blue gown embellished in sequin, stones and beads. - Printed skirt with tie-up corset. - Light grey vesper tulle saree. ## Payal Singhal - **Brand:** Payal Singhal - **Awards:** - GenNext Designer award. - Young Designer of the Year. - **Institute:** Graduated from SNDT Women's University in Mumbai. - **Signature Style:** - Contemporary and minimalistic designs with a vintage heart. - Modern Indian bridal and occasion wear. - Easy transition from traditional to non-traditional settings. - Inspired by history and culture with present-day relevance. - Colours ranging from pastels to jewel tones. - Flattering, comfortable & versatile silhouettes. - Addition of belts, jackets, capes, and other accessories to enhance the look. - **Images:** - Printed crepe bustier & skirt in eggplant & black colour. - Marsala red silk embroidered lehenga choli. - Purple embroidered tube backless kurta with sharara. - Stone embroidered jacket & bustier. ## Rahul Mishra - **Brand:** Rahul Mishra - **Awards:** - International Woolmark Prize. - National Award for Best Designer. - **Institute:** National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad, India. - **Signature Style:** - A blend of craftsmanship & contemporary incorporating delicate threadwork, appliqués and beadwork. - Nature-inspired motifs, botanical patterns and artisanal detailing. - Use of khadi and organic textiles. - A harmonious blend of soft pastels, earthy tones and ethereal whites. - Seamlessly merge traditional Indian aesthetics with modern silhouettes. - Exquisite embroidery and hand work. - **Images:** - Himachal hand embroidered fitted trench coat set. - Cosmos 3D hand-embroidered corset trail gown. - Hand-embroidered poppy lehenga. - 3D hand-embroidered shirley poppy a-line dress. ## Ritu Beri - **Brand:** Ritu Beri - **Awards:** Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government. - **Institute:** Graduated from the NIFT in New Delhi, India. - **Signature Style:** - Eclectic and vibrant designs that fuse Indian and Western elements. - Rich display of silks and brocades and other luxurious fabrics. - Exquisite use of embroideries, embellishments and prints. - Layering of the ghagra with frills and flounces. - Grand designs with vintage elements. - Elegant and sophisticated silhouettes with a touch of glamour. - **Images:** - Purple embroidered lehenga. - Golden layers of stripes and intricate embroidery gown. - Ikat peplum with intricate hand-work – silk. - Red and gold embroidered lehenga. ## Ritu Kumar - **Brand:** Ritu Kumar. Label Ritu Kumar, Aarke by Ritu Kumar, RI Ritu Kumar - **Awards:** Padma Shri - **Institute:** Lady Irwin College in Delhi and the Briarcliff College in New York. - **Signature Style:** - Celebrate India's rich cultural heritage and revive traditional craftsmanship. - Handloom fabrics, fine embroidery and intricate mirror work - Specializes in creating timeless ensembles like sarees, lehengas and Anarkali suits. - Vibrant colour palette, capturing the essence of India's diverse landscapes with rich jewel tones and earthy hues. - Blend traditional Indian motifs, block prints and indigenous textiles with contemporary silhouettes. - **Images:** - Black & multi petunia embroidered ensemble. - Red floral zardozi embroidered saree. - Scarlet red embroidered gown. - White embroidered anarkali. ## Rohit Bal - **Brand:** Rohit Bal - **Awards:** - Elle Style Awards, Designer of the Year. - Designer of the Year at the Indian Fashion Awards. - **Institute:** Attended St. Stephen's College in Delhi, India. - **Signature Style:** - Intricate and exquisite detailing, including ornate embroideries and embellishments. - Designs often reflect a strong sense of grandeur, with voluminous silhouettes, dramatic draping, and elaborate patterns. - Renowned for his mastery of floral motifs and artistic prints. - Bal's colour palette ranges from rich and vibrant hues to ethereal pastels. - Opulent & extravagant designs. - **Images:** - Chanderi silk embroidered anarkali. - Silk velvet long jacket with embroidery. - Chanderi printed lehenga. - Wine embroidered cape jacket. ## Sabyasachi Mukherjee - **Brand:** Sabyasachi - **Awards:** - National Award for Best Costume Design. - Vogue India's Designer of the Year award. - **Institute:** National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi, India, with a degree in fashion design. - **Signature Style:** - A unique blend of traditional Indian textiles with intricate embroideries. - Vintage aesthetic. - Handcrafted details. - Fusion of diverse cultural influences. - Creations often feature, rich & earthy colours. - Designs reflect a sense of grandeur and elegance that celebrate Indian heritage and craftsmanship. - **Images:** - Indigo kalidar with embroidered shawl. - Multicolour and ivory embroidered lehenga. - Ivory lehenga set. - Maroon embroidered lehenga. ## Shantanu & Nikhil - **Brand:** Shantanu & Nikhil - **Awards:** - "Designer of the Year" at the Indian Fashion Awards. - "Best Costume Design" at International Indian Film Academy Awards. - **Institute:** NIFT in New Delhi, India, with a degree in fashion design. - **Signature Style:** - Create modern interpretations of Indian ethnic wear. - Innovative draping techniques, structured silhouettes and a fusion of Western and Indian design aesthetics. - Designs feature sharp cuts, bold lines and architectural detailing, adding a touch of edginess to their creations. - Use of luxurious fabrics, such as silk, velvet and brocade. - **Images:** - Printed halter neck top with draped skirt - Corset gown with faux leather detailing. - Gold foil cape drape gown. - Jewel printed drape saree gown. ## Tarun Tahiliani - **Brand:** Tarun Tahiliani - **Awards:** - "Best Designer" at the MTV Lycra Style Awards. - "Outstanding Contribution to Fashion" at the Elle Style Awards. - **Institute:** Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. - **Signature Style:** - Blend traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary designs. - The color palette ranges from rich and vibrant hues to subtle and muted tones. - Intricate and opulent detailing. - Perfect harmony of drapes, layers and structured silhouettes. - Expertise in creating bridal wear, including ornate lehengas, sarees and gowns. - **Images:** - Printed multicolour organza lehenga. - Gharchola saree featuring kashida embroidery. - Saree drape in silk chiffon fabric. - Embroidered brocade lehenga. ## Varun Bahl - **Brand:** Varun Bahl - **Awards:** - "Best Couture Designer" at the India Fashion Awards. - "Creative Excellence in Fashion Design" at the CMAI Apex Awards. - **Institute:** National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in New Delhi, India, with a degree in fashion design. - **Signature Style:** - A harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary elements. - Amalgamation of Prints & Embroideris. - Designs often feature romantic and feminine silhouettes, including lehengas, sarees, gowns and anarkalis. - Colour palette ranges from soft pastels to rich jewel tones, adding depth and elegance to his creations. - **Images:** - Red embroidered lehenga set with corset. - Bottle green abstract print saree. - Deep purple printed flared tunic. - Midnight blue printed gilet set.