5 popular Indian fashion designers you should know about
What's the story
India has a number of immensely talented designers who have introduced exceptional, innovative designs to the fashion world. They have been creating fantastic pieces while also paying homage to India's diverse and vibrant cultural heritage. Interestingly, the dresses donned by our beloved Bollywood divas are a testament to the remarkable skills and creativity of these designers. Here's presenting five renowned Indian fashion designers.
#1
Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra is clearly the most celebrated fashion designer in Bollywood. Having entered the Bollywood scene at the age of 25, Malhotra has designed for many Bollywood A-listers, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Deepika Padukone, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit, and Alia Bhatt, among others. The king of Indian fashion, Malhotra also boasts flagship stores in Delhi and Mumbai.
#2
Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Sabyasachi Mukherjee is the go-to designer for world-class wedding apparel. The ace designer is known for incorporating rich Indian style and traditional values into his designs. He has designed for Bollywood divas like Rai Bachchan, Padukone, and Vidya Balan, among many others. He is the only Indian designer to be part of all three leading fashion weeks, i.e., Milan, London, and New York.
#3
Rohit Bal
New Delhi-based Rohit Bal designs for both men and women. Crafting meticulous designs for decades now, Bal is one of the best in this space. He offers top-quality products both in terms of fabric and designs. The top designer has flagship stores in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chennai. Interestingly, he has also designed costumes for the popular game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.
#4
Ritu Kumar
Ritu Kumar is one of the most reputed and senior fashion designers in the country. Her designs are a blend of varied intricacies and embellishments and reflect the designer's fine sense of beauty. Her garments are beguiling and delicately made to reflect traditional Indian craftsmanship and grandeur. She started a sub-brand called LABEL - Ritu Kumar in 2002.
#5
Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla
This awesome duo was one of the first ones to make a mark as fashion designers in India. Working together for more than three decades, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla have designed for a lot of Bollywood celebrities, including the likes of veterans Amitabh Bachchan and Dimple Kapadia. They are best known for infusing traditional aesthetics and modern design.