Designers on Stage3

SABYASACHI MUKHERJEE

Whether it’s Sridevi, Vidya Balan, Deepika Padukone or Kangana Ranaut, every star in the industry has been spotted in Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s creations. In 2011, he was selected as the ‘Designer of the Year’ by ELLE magazine, and in 2012, his collection featured in an exclusive exhibition titled, ‘Inspired By India’ curated by Janice Blackburn for Sotheby’s.

MANISH MALHOTRA

Manish Malhotra is one of India’s most successful fashion designers. Stretching from ready-to-wear, couture, bridal and costume, Manish’s use of vibrantcolours and intricate Kashmiri embroidery gives his clothes an ethereal yet modern aesthetic. He has dressed some of Bollywood’s leading ladies and wonnumerous fashion and design awards.

TARUN TAHILIANI

One of India’s most prominent designers, Tarun Tahiliani is known as a master of drapes, glamorising Indian wear with European cuts and digital prints studded with Swarovski crystals. Having held runway shows around the world, he was the first Indian designer to be invited to Milan Fashion Week. Celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor have been spotted in his creations.

SUNEET VARMA

Detailed craftsmanship, and a strong design sensibility, the Varma brand symbolises fantasy, sophistication and unadulterated femininity for the woman of today. He has worked closely with the Bollywood film industry. His costume for the award-winning movie “Monsoon Wedding” was nominated for the Oscars.

ANAMIKA KHANNA

Sonam Kapoor has worn more Anamika Khanna outfits than any other female star. From being the first female Indian fashion designer to showcase her collection at the Paris Fashion Week, to being the first Indian couturier to launch an international label, Ana Mika, Anamika Khanna has done it all.

SHANTANU & NIKHIL

Founded by brothers Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra in 2000, the brand has become synonymous with a merging of Indian traditional and western expression. Beautiful yet wearable in equal measure, Shantanu and Nikhil have succeeded in fusing the best of both worlds to create a look that is timeless. They have dressed numerous celebrities, and even designed the iconic Mumbai Indians jersey!

ANJU MODI

Anju Modi is world recognized for her love for textiles and Indian craftsmanship with a strong focus on technique. Taking inspiration from philosophy, art and architecture, Anju Modi’s designs are steeped in culture and history. Anju Modi has dressed a number of leading Bollywood celebrities both on and off screen, and most recently, won critical acclaim for her designs for Bajirao Mastani.

MANISH ARORA

Manish Arora’s rich and colorful designs have been worn by leading international stars including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, M.I.A and Katy Perry. Known as one of the most celebrated and inspiring contemporary designers in the fashion world today, his designs are inspired by Indian heritage but with a contemporary vibe and have been exhibited at the London Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week, among others.

RAHUL MISHRA

Rahul Mishra is well known for his stunningly, embroidered designs dedicated to empowering the Indian craft community through his sustainable designs. Over the years, he has showcased his work at fashion weeks in London, Dubai and Australia, in addition to India Fashion Week. Rahul boldly experiments with style, texture, fabric and colour to create an avant-garde line of clothing.

FALGUNI AND SHANE PEACOCK

This power couple is accredited for taking Indian fashion to Hollywood circuits, having dressed the likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Beyoncé herself. The secret for their success is their unique and unusual styling and attention to detail. The Falguni Shane Peacock brand carries the signature use of feathers, sequence and prints.

NAMRATA JOSHIPURA

The Namrata Joshipura line fuses contemporary silhouettes with modern interpretations of artisanal embellishments. She believes in luxe minimalism that is organic yet infused with colour and detail. From Alia Bhatt to Kareena Kapoor, her designs have been seen on many A-listers.

PANKAJ AND NIDHI

Celebrated for their fresh and crisp sensibility, this talented couple pushes the envelope when it comes to creativity and innovation. Their designs are truly eclectic, with generous use of colours inspired by craftsmanship, symbolic and cultural objects from all over the world.

ROHIT & RAHUL

Established 19 years ago in 1997, Rohit and Rahul were India’s first contemporary western ready-to- wear designers for women. Their designs focus on lean silhouettes and detailing – drawing inspiration from modern art and architecture. Rohit and Rahul have won numerous awards, most recently 2016 GQ’s Designer of the Year.

VARUN BAHL

Varun’s work marries the beauty of traditionally handcrafted embroidery with modern colour sensibility. His clothes range from traditional ensembles to contemporary separates. His love for floral motifs can be seen in each of his collections via embroideries, weaves, and prints gave him the name 'couturier of flowers'.

RITU KUMAR

Ritu Kumar is one of India’s foremost designers, worn and loved by celebrities such as Lara Dutta, Deepika Padukone and Madhuri Dixit Nene. Her collections make a contemporary statement in fast-changing, modern India. In 2013, she was awarded the Padma Shri, for her exceptional and distinguished service in the field of fashion, textiles and craftsmanship.

NACHIKET BARVE

Nachiket's designs are known to be an experiment of fabrics, the joyous use of colours and intricate details. From winning the British fashion council and Elle "Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year" award in 2010 to again representing India's young fashion designers at an Italian government entrepreneur's conference in 2011 his achievements in the industry have been enormous.

NEETA LULLA

Hailed as the ‘Czarina of Indian Fashion’, Neeta Lulla is one of the most celebrated names in the Indian fashion & film industry. She symbolises elegance, romance and opulence and creates her representation of Indian Bridal and diffusion wear with the perfect fusion of cultural and ethnic influences.

GAURI & NAINIKA

Founded by sisters Gauri and Nainika Karan, their eponymous brand specializes in show-stopping evening-wear that is distinctly feminine and European. Inspired by old European red carpet glamour, the duo focuses on sensual silhouettes crafted with a modern twist. The brand is globally recognized for exuding elegance and romance with a sense of fun.

PAYAL SINGHAL

Payal Singhal is globally renowned for her unique and fashion forward silhouettes. A natural trendsetter, her collections feature an array of colours, fabrics, prints and embroideries that set her apart from the rest of the fashion pack. From exquisite bridal pieces, to versatile ready-to-wear, Payal continues to make her mark on both the Indian and global fashion stage.

RINA DHAKA

Rina Dhaka is one of India’s leading fashion designers. With a career spanning over three decades, she has dressed both Indian and international celebrities,and retails globally from New York to Delhi. She has won numerous accolades including Best Women Entrepreneur for the State of Delhi 2014, and is a recipient of the Yuva Rattan award.

RANNA GILL

One of India's leading fashion designers Ranna Gill has created a globally recognized brand. Historically known for her signature prints and silhouettes, the brand’s compass today points toward simpler, textural pieces that accentuate the human form, highlighting powerful feminine aesthetics. The brand has boutiques across India and the US including Anthropologie and Free People.

ANUSHREE REDDY

Anushree Reddy’s line of clothing is all about elegance and romance in traditional Indian wear. It is fun, young and wearable. Worn and adored by Deepika Padukone, Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor and Shilpa Shetty, her collections transfer us to a delicate world of lace, tulle and gossamer fabrics glorified with careful detailing of embellishments and subtle floral prints.

DHRUV KAPOOR

From winning the VOGUE India Fashion Fund in 2015, to having the likes of Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Malaika Arora adorn his clothes. Dhruv Kapoor is definitely a designer to look out for. His collections are defined by his signature juxtaposing design and attention to detail, with an emphasis on tailoring and an eclectic use of materials and custom-developed fabrics.

MASABA

Masaba’s design aesthetic has been defined as a blend of contemporary and traditional, with modernity taking the upper hand. She is noted for her unconventional prints along with feminine drapes and silhouettes. She has been named one of the 'Ten best Indian fashion designers you should know'.

NIKASHA TAWADEY

Worn by Tabu, Deepika Padukone, Vidya Balan and many other celebrities, Nikasha, run by Nikasha Tawadey, offers contemporary and luxurious prêt and coutur with a unique take on traditional Indian wear. She has showcased her work at national and international fashion platforms including Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, Lakmé Fashion Week, Shanghai Fashion Week and Coterie New York.

RAW MANGO

Raw Mango, founded by Sanjay Garg, was created to re-look at fashion and design and to take it back to the basics: the handloom sari. Raw Mango works with weavers to adapt traditional designs – creating a new aesthetic that remains authentic yet contemporary. Simultaneously the brand has managed to uplift an entire community of craftsmen by creating new value to an otherwise ignored product.

SUKRITI AAKRITI

Vibrant and diverse, the label Sukriti & Aakriti is worn by celebrities such as Kareena Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Malaika Arora and Huma Qureshi, among others. Bright oranges and pinks with gota patti paired with a sharara and dupatta is their signature style, thereby reinventing traditional outfits with a contemporary take.

PAPA DONT PREACH

Papa Don’t Preach, founded by Shubhika Davda, focuses on innovative design, inspired by international trends and popular culture. Fashion forward and funky, Shibhika strives to keep the Indian body type in mind with each and every design.

ASTHA NARANG

Astha Narang launched her label in 2011 after winning the Vogue Honours Award in 2009. Her unique take on traditional Indian wear has created fashion forward looks and silhouettes. With a clear focus on draping, Astha ensures that all her pieces flatter the body in a new and innovative manner.

BHAAVYA BHATNAGAR

Bhaavya began her eponymous label with a philosophy to embrace understated luxury and attention to detail. She juxtaposes modern sensibilities and traditional artistry to create functional and timeless pieces. Bhaavya graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.

ARPITA MEHTA

Since her debut in 2009, Arpita Mehta has successfully established her footprint in the Indian and international market. Her signature aesthetic of hand-embroidered mirror work ensembles, in trendy cuts and eclectic colour palettes, have been seen on the likes of Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor and Alia Bhatt to name a few.

MRUNALINI RAO

Mrunalini Rao is an accomplished and talented designer who seamlessly infuses a fun, youthful and colourful vibe to her Indian line of clothing. Her collections incorporate creative drapes, delicate embroideries and contemporary cuts. Rao strongly believes that unspoken expression of thought creates design and this reflects exquisitely in her masterpieces.

MAHIMA MAHAJAN

Mahima Mahajan is best known for elegant, fashionable and functional ethnic-wear. Blending Indian fashion with Western silhouettes, her work finds a global appeal. The seamless creations have been adorned by the likes of Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Esha Gupta, Jacqueline Fernandez and Kriti Sanon to name a few.

RIDHI MEHRA

Launched in 2012, in just 4 short years Ridhi Mehra has propelled herself up the fashion hierarchy with her minimalistic yet effective design philosophy. With her signature solid colours and floral embroidery, Ridhi has brought minimalistic western influences to otherwise busy Indian wear.

RIDHIMA BHASIN

Ridhima Bhasin is a contemporary Indian designer, based in New Delhi. She credits her inspiration to the idyllic modern-day woman, who is high spirited yet elegant. Her label is a juxtaposition of brilliant craftsmanship, Indian textiles, intricate embroideries, and functionality. The label’s aesthetics focus on breaking the shackles of mundane silhouettes and color schemes.

RIDDHI & REVIKA

Sisters in the fashion circuit Riddhi and Revika launched their fashion label in 2015 to bring to young women fashion with a flash of color and a das of glamour. The finesse and ease of their thinking is manifested in their outfits. While Revika works on imaginative, inspiring and creative peripheries of designing; Riddhi handles management and retailing.

NITYA BAJAJ

Worn & adored by Kalki Koechlin, Sonakshi Sinha, Prachi Desai, Mugdha Godse, Riya Sen, Minissha Lamba and Anjana Sukhani, among others, Nitya Bajaj builds her fairytale creations using simple designs, precious resources, while maintaining a sense of sophistication. Her style represents modern women today, who believe in elegant, luxurious and timeless clothing.

DEME BY GABRIELLA

Established in 2012, Gabriella's Deme by Gabriella is a ready to wear women’s clothing label with a devotion to clean lines & sensual cuts. Gabriella’s passion for making women feel gorgeous comes through in each outfit through her bold use of color & sexy silhouettes. Her dedication to beauty is evident in every design, paying homage to femininity whilst retaining her independent style.

HUEMN

Huemn, run by designers Shyma Shetty and Pranav Kirti Mishra, focuses on a strong sense of style and knowledge of construction to create a look that is exclusive, comfortable and fashion forward. Huemn has showcased in Lakme India fashion Week and won many accolades for their work, including the ELLE Style Award for Luxe Daywear.

VEDA RAHEJA

Veda Raheja founded her emonymous label in 2013. She is globally recognized and loved for her iconic use of geometry and block colours, coupled with detailed and delicate hand embroidery. She has made a firm mark on the industry in just a few years, with her clothes seen on a number of Indian celebrities.

MANIKA NANDA

A NIFT Delhi graduate, Manika Nanda’s fondness for fashion took her to BCU, United Kingdom to pursue her masters in fashion styling. Worn by Parineeti Chopra, Lisa Haydon and Soha Ali Khan, her signature line is an aesthetic potpourri of fashion apparels and key separates that break the monotonous fashion rules and infuse modern with the olden.

CAROUSEL BY SIMRAN ARYA

After training in Fashion Styling at London’s Central Saint Martin’s, Simran Arya joined ELLE India in 2008. Apart from styling fashion covers, she also styled a lot of celebrities and her outfits have been worn by Alia Bhatt, Lisa Haydon & Nargis Fakhri. Known equally for her razor-sharp personal style and edgy designs, she’s also a trained Image Consultant from New York.

PRATHYUSHA GARIMELLA

Prathyusha Garimella is a graduate from the University of Warwick and is a self-taught designer based in Hyderabad. Worn by Madhuri Dixit, Neha Dhupia, Sania Mirza, Raveena Tandon and Juhi Chawla, among others, her designs incorporate intricate detailing using sequins, zardozi and gota patti, thereby exuding a regal feel.

KANIKA JAIN SINGH

The Kanika Jain Singh label is synonymous with elegant glamour. By using the finest quality fabrics to construct graceful silhouettes, the label translates its expertise in couture into stunning evening wear & cocktail dresses.

AMRITA THAKUR

Bold, fun colors mixed with minimalist embroidery, Amrita Thakur’s sophisticated designs worn and adored by Kareena Kapoor, meet the demands of a modern Indian wardrobe that’s perfect for weddings, sangeet and cocktail parties. Her creations are designed for the contemporary Indian woman who loves clothes that are traditional yet chic.

TAIKA BY POONAM BHAGAT

Worn and adored by Sonam Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor and Neha Dhupia, among others, Poonam Bhagat’s clothing label TAIKA by Poonam Bhagat, derives inspiration from immaculate Indian textures and colors with their own contemporary twist. Colors are vibrant, but not overwhelming and the palette changes from season to season, sticking to tones that suit the Indian skin best.

MANDIRA WIRK

What sets this passionate designer apart is her vision. She uses a variety of fabrics to create designs that suit the millennium-working woman. Her creations are a symbol of subtlety and many of her designs bear the forte of being seamless in their style. Her clothes have the simplicity of a genius, with attention to every meticulous detail.

EKRU

Ekru, established in 2003 by designers Ruchira Kandhari and Ekta Jaipuria, is a label synonymous with classic designs and understated elegance. Born out of a passion to create statement Indian pieces, it has fast become a prominent name in the national fashion circuit, showcasing at the Indian Fashion Weeks.

PREETI S KAPOOR

Adored by Bipasha Basu, Shilpa Shetty, Kalki Koechlin, Arpita Khan Sharma and Aditi Rao, Preeti S. Kapoor is a Delhi-based designer, who launched her label in the year 2000. With forte in both western & traditional ethnic Indian wear for women, her designs incorporate eloquent detailing and a rich color palette.

MANI BHATIA

Mani Bhatia’s collections are a union of sophistication and comfort, infused with aesthetics and calming shades. They are a perfect mix of traditional designs with modern looks. From Taapsee Pannu to Gauhar Khan many celebrities have been spotted in her fresh designs.

VIKRAM PHADNIS

The ace designer has showcased his collection in numerous fashion weeks where his efforts have always been to achieve a synthesis of popular and avant-garde tastes. His unique selling point is his bridal and pret-a-porter wear. Concentrating on everyday realistic styles, his collections are high on practicality and elegance.

Designers on Stage3

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SABYASACHI MUKHERJEE

SABYASACHI MUKHERJEE

MANISH MALHOTRA

MANISH MALHOTRA

TARUN TAHILIANI

TARUN TAHILIANI

SUNEET VARMA

SUNEET VARMA

ANAMIKA KHANNA

ANAMIKA KHANNA

SHANTANU & NIKHIL

SHANTANU & NIKHIL

ANJU MODI

ANJU MODI

MANISH ARORA

MANISH ARORA

RAHUL MISHRA

RAHUL MISHRA

FALGUNI AND SHANE PEACOCK

FALGUNI AND SHANE PEACOCK

NAMRATA JOSHIPURA

NAMRATA JOSHIPURA

PANKAJ AND NIDHI

PANKAJ AND NIDHI

ROHIT & RAHUL

ROHIT & RAHUL

VARUN BAHL

VARUN BAHL

RITU KUMAR

RITU KUMAR

NACHIKET BARVE

NACHIKET BARVE

NEETA LULLA

NEETA LULLA

GAURI & NAINIKA

GAURI & NAINIKA

PAYAL SINGHAL

PAYAL SINGHAL

RINA DHAKA

RINA DHAKA

RANNA GILL

RANNA GILL

ANUSHREE REDDY

ANUSHREE REDDY

DHRUV KAPOOR

DHRUV KAPOOR

MASABA

MASABA

NIKASHA TAWADEY

NIKASHA TAWADEY

RAW MANGO

RAW MANGO

SUKRITI AAKRITI

SUKRITI AAKRITI

PAPA DONT PREACH

PAPA DONT PREACH

ASTHA NARANG

ASTHA NARANG

BHAAVYA BHATNAGAR

BHAAVYA BHATNAGAR

ARPITA MEHTA

ARPITA MEHTA

MRUNALINI RAO

MRUNALINI RAO

MAHIMA MAHAJAN

MAHIMA MAHAJAN

RIDHI MEHRA

RIDHI MEHRA

RIDHIMA BHASIN

RIDHIMA BHASIN

RIDDHI & REVIKA

RIDDHI & REVIKA

NITYA BAJAJ

NITYA BAJAJ

DEME BY GABRIELLA

DEME BY GABRIELLA

HUEMN

HUEMN