Famous Indian designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla to Unveil Lakme Fashion Week!



Get set for another fashion odyssey as Lakme Fashion week winter-festive 2015 is about to begin on 26 August 2015. The show will be held at the Hotel Palladium. Lakme Fashion week completes its 15 years of running this year. And to celebrate this grand moment, none other than renowned designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla are all set to open the show. 

Abu and Sandeep make a fantastic designer duo and have earned recognition for their outstanding work. This pair has dedicated their 20 years to the fashion industry and has emerged as the unconquered kings of the fashion fraternity.

Together as a team, they have worked their magic wand and have created masterpieces. No wonder why every celebrity loves to wear their designs! Apart from Bollywood biggies, international icons such as Freida Pinto, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench are also big fans of their striking designs.

Their forte lies in bringing the best of both worlds by combining old world charm in terms of craftsmanship with the contemporary designs. They have revolutionised and reinvented the famous embroidery works like zardozi, mirror-work and chikankari and gave a personal touch to these age-old works of art. Also, their love for embellishments is very much prevalent from their lavish and royal bridal wear collections.

Along with the revival of traditional embroideries, this famous Indian designer duo has also restored Indian textile and fabrics. They believe in keeping the old tradition alive and introduce it in the modern-day designs. Being the veteran designers, they have been an indispensable part of many fashion shows and have wowed the audience every time with their spectacular creations.

This year too they are going to repeat the history by showcasing their youthful collection as they open Lakme fashion week winter festive 2015. They have dedicated this yet- to- unfold collection to the free-spirited present- day women.

In a joint statement the duo said, "We are absolutely thrilled to be back at Lakmé Fashion Week to open the upcoming celebratory season. This platform brings back many cherished memories for the both of us. Expect a befitting opening act, this season, as we reinvent the traditional to present an exciting, fresh take on fashion deemed fit for the youthful, modern day diva celebrating her harmonious, republican spirit,”.

I’m sure the upcoming five-day extravaganza will sweep you off your feet and why not when its Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla are doing the opening act!

Jacket Mania - The Latest Fashion Trend in India

Are you worried about putting together your wardrobe for upcoming monsoon season in India? If you are nodding your head in a big yes, we are here to help! As soon as monsoon hits the country, we all start pondering about what clothes to wear in this season.

To cope up with monsoon and to look stylish at the same time is a tough nut to crack. So, here comes the solution, jackets. Jackets are the most ‘in’ thing this season. They not only look uber cool but are also appropriate attire for monsoon. Let’s talk about the latest fashion trend in India i.e. jackets.

Move Over Raincoat
Yes you have heard me right! Move over your boring raincoats and embrace the latest fashion trend in India of wearing a chic jacket.  Jackets come in variety of styles and fabrics and they can protect you from rain shower too.  You can pair a nice jacket with your jeans or skirt.  If you are planning a trek or just a simple stroll in rain, play around with a jacket.

Different Styles of Jackets
Since jackets are a new rage, there are myriad styles from which you can choose your pick. From light-weight to water-resistant, from silicone washed to plastic like stuff, there are jackets all over the place.

Denim Jacket
Some trends come, some trends go but denims are here to stay! A tough denim jacket or denim duster coat may come to your rescue when it’s pouring. You can wear it over your jeans or shorts and you don’t need to compromise on style this monsoon.

Jacket Mania-The Latest Fashion Trend in India! | Denim Jacket

Trench coat
Now you can protect your lovely short dress from drizzle by wearing a lightweight trench coat over it. Trench coats are a big time saviour and are indeed the latest fashion trend in India. And if you are still cribbing on the idea that it hides your glamorous dress, don’t sob and get yourself a see-through version of trench coat and get going.

Jacket Mania-The Latest Fashion Trend in India! | Trench Coat

Trust the Parkas
When rain gods show no mercy, trust the parkas. These utilitarian coats will provide you the much required sheath in the rain. If you are no-nonsense types and don’t like being frivolous, opt for the traditional parkas in navy blue and olive greens. And if you are totally opposite to it and love the playful colours, parkas in pastel colours will definitely suit your style.

Jacket Mania-The Latest Fashion Trend in India! | Trust the Parkas

Sleeveless jacket
If layering up in monsoon is not your cup of tea, get your hands on the sleeveless jackets. Sleeveless jackets are in vogue and look extremely pretty.  Don a sleeveless waistcoat over your plain dress and revamp your style. Also, you can try on sleeveless jackets with fringes or textures. Don’t forget to grab a typical Rajasthani or Gujrati mirror work jackets or an embroidered tribal jacket. These fusion jackets give you the oomph and also brighten up a gloomy rainy day.

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Embroidered Tribal  Jacket


Cropped Jacket
If you have got really long legs to flaunt, cropped jackets are just right for you this monsoon. Get your hands on denim or PVC cropped jackets or go for the bomber jackets in quirky prints. Trust me; the entire spotlight will be on you as these cropped jackets are the latest fashion trend in India.

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Embroidered Cropped Jacket

Peplum style jacket
Another style of jacket which is a big hit this season is peplum jacket.  You can wear a peplum jacket with jeans, leggings and pencil skirts. These jackets are very feminine and suits all body types. The flare accentuates the waist and makes you look more curvy. Peplums looks great in bright colours like yellow and neons.

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Peplum Style Jacket

Printed Zipper Jacket
One can never go wrong with the printed zipper jacket. An eye-catching print with a front zip makes a lethal combination. This printed jacket is perfect for a formal dinner or an evening party. Grab one of these and enjoy the spotlight!

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Printed Zipper Jacket

Now you know how to make the most of this monsoon season with the latest fashion trend in India. Zip up a nice jacket and enjoy the rain!


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Highlights of BMW Fashion Week 2015 and What to Expect

The BMW India Bridal Fashion Week is a high profile bridal couture show held with grand bridal wear displays from the crème de la crème couturiers of the country. BMW is partnering for the second consecutive year with the India Bridal Fashion Week, taking the premium show a notch up. The BMW Fashion week also promotes trade of bridal couture wear and offers a platform for the designers and the buyers to link up through the Bridal Luxury Couture Exposition. This trade show displays, bridal women’s wear, men’s wear, jewellery and accessories from leading as well as emerging designers in a large set-up, over three days.

In 2014, the BMW Fashion Week was held at the DLF Emporio, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi between Aug 7 and Aug 10. This year, looking resplendent in a pink Suneet Verma bridal lehenga and jadau jewellery, Sonakshi Sinha, the face of BMW fashion week 2015, gave us the first look of the event on 29th May 2015. 

This preview gala of the event held at New Delhi, offered an insight into what we can expect at the upcoming show. The BMW Fashion Week 2015 is an initiative of Fashion One International and the unique factor about the show this year is that it will be travelling across the seven cities of India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh. So it has a much larger platform of demonstration as well as trade this year, reaching out to buyers from every nook and cranny of the country.


Here is the schedule of the BMW Fashion Week 2015 


Some of the designers who will be presenting at the event, displayed a preview of their collection at the launch. The designers’ showcase that we will witness at the show includes:

Abu Jani – Sandeep Khosla: Abu Jani – Sandeep Khosla will be opening the show at New Delhi on Aug 7th 2015. The designer duo are bringing forth “the Varanasi” collection at the BMW Fashion week. Their line of Banarasi weaves is interspersed with georgette and khadi. The runway will see more of pinks, reds, oranges and yellows taking inspiration from the bold colours of the holy city.


Suneet Verma: The New Delhi show’s Finale will be at the DLF Emporio under Suneet Verma. The designer has given a glimpse of intricate embroidery on navy blue saree and lehenga, which will be up on Harpers Bazaar Bride too and also a peek of mirror worked red bridal attire.


J J Valaya: The pro bridal wear couturier will present his collection “Bolshoi Bazaar” at the BMW Fashion week, so we expect to see some Russian inputs to the Indian elegance. Nitya Arora, the accessory designer behind Valliyan has confirmed that her headgear will be seen on the models wearing Valaya’s collection.


Tarun Tahiliani: The 2014 show had an apt opening runway performance called “The Modern Mughals” under the helm of Tarun Tahiliani. This year he is going to present a myriad of colours at the BMW fashion week 2015. His sneak peek keeps the colours under a wrap, displaying a sheer rhinestone studded dupatta.


Ashima – Leena: Ashima - Leena's “Dakshna” will be a South Indian Bridal attire revelation. The hint of the bride with decorated braid and crown jewellery will become a reality soon.


Gauri and Nainika: Gauri and Nainika will be displaying cocktail wear at the BMW Fashion Week 2015. Their teasers reveal addition of texture to fabric through ruched floral petals arranged in patterns.


Shantanu and Nikhil: The designers' preview of bold red couture invites us to indulge in their collection. They will be presenting “the Mahal” collection at the BMW Fashion Week 2015.



Rina Dhaka, Jyotsna Tiwari, Falguni Shane Peacock and Sulakshana Monga are the other couturiers who will be displaying their bridal fineries at their absolute best.

Last year the BMW Fashion Week saw lot of eminent Bollywood personalities gracing the runways as showstoppers. These well known faces included Shraddha Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri, Aditi Rao Hydari, Esha Gupta and Kangana Ranaut. The BMW Fashion Week 2015 will see Lisa Haydon walking for Tarun Tahiliani. Sonakshi Sinha, the brand ambassador of the event will grace J J Valaya’s show.

The magic of BMW India Bridal Fashion Week begins today, and its mystery will be unravelled leisurely across the seven cities of India over a period of time, finally ending in Chennai on November 22, 2015.

Image Source: Designer' twitter, India Bridal Fashion Week facebook page and www.bmw.in

Monsoon Fashion in India - Top Fashion Trends

When it is pouring and the atmosphere is dull and gloomy, let’s get fashion ready to drive away the monsoon blues. Top fashion trends of monsoon are all about how you can be perky, and stay dry and fit through the season.

When we think of the top fashion trends of monsoon, apart from our attire, accessories that protect us against the wet weather play an important role as well. Let’s start with ramping up our attires.

Top Fashion Trends for Monsoon - The attire:
  • Go Vivacious Let the overcast sky not affect your mood this monsoon, so choose lot of bold and heartwarming colours and pleasing prints that are mood uplifting. Even monochromes with warm shades like orange and yellow, and lighter fluorescents are also peppy against the dull backdrop. Prints always succeed in breaking the monotone. You can go for floral prints, chevrons and stripes in chirpy colours.

  • Go Short – Monsoon is not a time for flowing, ground grazing attires. Opting for skirts, shorts, capris or ankle length pants is a smart move. Also the top fashion trends for monsoon are to keep the silhouettes straight and simple against flared and voluminous. Even the sleeves can be worn shorter.
  • Go LighterDuring rainy season tuck your denims and heavy attires away. Follow the top fashion trends with lighter cotton blend fabrics and synthetics. They will dry sooner and keep you warm through the monsoons. Also wrinkle free fabrics are a great choice during this season.
The monsoon attires do not even call for a separate budget; these attires are suitable for the tropical weather of India and will see you through summers as well as some warmer winter days.

Top fashion trends for monsoon- The Accessories:
  • The Umbrella: The Umbrellas can make a huge fashion statement. When you are wearing earthy colours go for a bright multicoloured umbrella. Ethnic umbrellas are a great option for adding colour the traditional way. If your attire is more colourful then a see-through umbrella oozes lot of style, keeping the attention to your outfit.

  • The Rain Jacket: Top fashion trends request us to go for waterproof jackets that can be a trench, poncho or just as stylish as it gets. The lengths can be varied and the cuts, collars, colours and prints obviously take this piece from being a rain essential to rain luxury. Raincoats with belts give structure to your look. Transparent raincoats give you the advantage of showing off your attire, while staying dry.


  • Rain Boots and Rain Shoes: If you want to enjoy the muddy puddles, while being in the league of top fashion trends, then rain boots are a way to go. Rain boots paired with short dresses, skirts, shorts or skinny pants look very chic. If you cannot handle rain boots under the Indian temperatures and humidity, then trendy waterproof pumps in mesh or solids are always a good option. Also the beach friendly flip flops in great styles can be monsoon friendly too.


  • Waterproof Bags: Don’t let your expensive leather bag be a victim to this season’s dampness. Go for stylish, quirky waterproof bags that come in a variety of colours. Transparent bag, matched with a transparent umbrella, will be a great style accomplice this season.

  • Other Accessories: You can also add colour to your look with colourful plastic or rubber earrings and bangles. Wrapping your head with colourful scarves is a smart way of accessorising while keeping your head dry. Be the beautiful rainbow that every monsoon season deserves.

Every dark cloud has a silver lining, so the dark clouds of monsoon bring in lot of opportunities to play with colours to dispel the monsoon melancholy.

So this monsoon, abreast with top fashion trends, battle the lashing rains with your stylish umbrella and drench yourself in style and romance instead. Just hold on we missed out couple of essentials, we need a cuppa chai and some bhajias too to go with that monsoon look!

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Best Bollywood Celebrity Looks of the Week - Celebrity Fashion Trends

Celebrities are always under the scanner for their looks, with a pressure to gratify the eager hunger of their fans watching them. Most of our desired celebrities do not thwart our expectations and satiate our hunger with a platter of exquisite looks and delectable style. The celebrity fashion trends these days, is at its pinnacle with access to high-end designer wear and accessories from India as well as overseas.

Some of the Bollywood celebrity looks of the week deserve to be distinguished and commended. Below are the few celebrity looks that have raised the bar for celebrity fashion trends:
  • Aishwarya Rai: Walking as the showstopper for Manish Malhotra’s “The Empress Story” at the Amazon India Couture Week 2015 on Aug 2, Aishwarya Rai looked like the perfect Empress. She walked the runway in a deep brown gown with heavy golden work and a harmonising shimmery shrug. An eternal grace element of the celebrity fashion trends, Aishwarya managed to look stupendous in spite of being unwell during the event.

  • Katrina Kaif: Katrina Kaif was seen promoting the trailer launch of her upcoming film Phantom with her entire team at a PVR multiplex in Juhu on July 25, 2015. Wearing a Prabal Gurung navy blue pantsuit with plunging neckline, Dior heels and her signature let down hair, she looked like an epitome of class. Katrina generally plays safe with her choices but manages to emerge stunning in every classic avatar she dons.

  • Sonam Kapoor: Sonam Kapoor inaugurated the India International Jewellery Week, 2015 dressed in an emerald backless gown by Michael Costello. With a sheer fabric bordered with appliques holding the dress above, the dress flowed all the way down with caped sleeves. Accented with diamond and emerald jewellery and braided hairdo she lit the lamp and set the event rolling with her attention garnering fashion style.

  • Anushka Sharma: Anushka wore a simple white Dior dress with pockets and zipper displaying sleeves, for the Pantene event in Mumbai on July 29, 2015. Being the queen of hassle-free celebrity fashion trends, she paired her relaxed yet trendy short outfit with black heeled Louboutins. She looked very chic while being in sync with the Pantene brand colours.

  • Sonakshi Sinha: Sonakshi Sinha’s cream coloured Anarkali by Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla, worn on the sets of Indian Idol Junior was very refreshing. The look was accompanied by braided hair, highlight chand-bali earrings from Metaphor and beige peep-toe pumps. In spite of being surrounded by controversy, the lady knows to silence her critics by presenting impeccable looks to the celebrity fashion trends.

  • Priyanka Chopra: Taking celebrity fashion trends to a level up is Priyanka Chopra, who has posed in a very surprising look stretching her own boundaries, on the cover of L’officiel magazine. She is transforming into an international style icon. Her Egyptian style eye make-up and striking bleached blond hair, makes us wonder, is that our Bollywood girl, Priyanka! Wearing a curve hugging, colour blocked Salvatore Ferragamo outfit, she has nailed this international look for the cover story on haute couture titled ‘Fire and Ice’ in the magazine.

The Bollywood beauties are taking the celebrity fashion trends to an international level. Classic, experimental, quirky to sporty, the divas are acing every look and offering an interesting plethora of celebrity fashion trends to the audience.

Image Source: www.vogue.in, www.dnaindia.com, www.pinkvilla.com, indianexpress.com, businessofcinema.com

Top Venues for Indian Destination Wedding

Indian weddings are synonymous with extravagance. When Indians say, ‘I do’ they say it with style and panache. And that is why the trend of destination weddings in India is increasing at an unimaginable pace. The country is blessed with diverse geography and beautiful seasons that provide ample of destination wedding venues. From snow-covered mountains to sunny beaches, from rich architecture to serene backwaters, you name it, you get it. So, without further ado let’s encapsulate top venues for Indian destination wedding.

The Tranquil Goa
If you are a beach person, Goa is a place to get hitched.  Goa offers a romantic setting with blue water beaches, glistening sands, gorgeous palm trees and soothing sound of waves. The tranquility and super-friendly nature of locals make it even more special.

Taking vows in such a setting is indeed dream-like. You can book venues like Radisson resorts, Taj Exotica, The Leela and Park Hyatt Goa as per your budget and get a step closer to the picturesque wedding you have always dreamt of. Goa undoubtedly makes the top venue for Indian destination wedding.

Top Venues for Indian Destination Wedding! | The Tranquil Goa

The Regal Rajasthan
The royal state of Rajasthan with rich cultural heritage and breathtaking architecture is another popular choice for Indian destination wedding. If you are someone who likes a big fat Indian wedding with utmost majesty and grandeur, come to the City of Lakes i.e. Udaipur.

Udaipur also known as the ‘Venice of the East’ happens to be the most fabulous place in the state with lakes and palaces all around. And the best part, you can get married in such palace-like setting. Awestruck aren’t you?  Get your troupe in Udaipur and get set for ‘Maharaja Style’ wedding. The alluring venues of Udaipur includes The Leela, The Trident, The Taj Lake Palace or you can choose an exotic fort like Oberoi Udaivilas, Devi Garh and Manek  Chowk.

Top Venues for Indian Destination Wedding! | The Regal Rajasthan

Another city of Rajasthan that offers palaces, havelis and mansions for lavish weddings is Jaipur. Known as ‘Pink City’, Jaipur has myriad venue options like Samode Palace, Raj Palace, Jal Mahal Palace and Gold Palace. Also, you can opt for havelis which are royal yet pocket-friendly. Last but certainly not the least comes the’ Blue City’, Jodhpur.

No words can express the luxury offered by it as it is something you need to experience on your own. This enigmatic land of vast sands is the perfect Indian destination wedding venue for those who want nothing but the best in terms of architectural glory. Heritage hotels, palaces, havelis, mansions, temples and mesmerising monuments create a regal ambience. Among the wide array of options, Umaid Bhawan and Mehrangarh Fort are the most sought-after places.

Charismatic Kerala
What could be a better idea than starting the new phase of life in ‘God’s own country’?  I’m sure you all agree on this. Kerala has emerged as the desirable Indian destination wedding venue in recent time. Away from the hustle bustle of the city life, Kerala is an appropriate location for quiet yet scenic wedding.

Beautiful resorts, tropical forests, clean beaches and ofcourse the spectacular backwaters make it a great venue. You can make memories for lifetime by choosing the luxurious resort named Zuri Kumarakom resort near Allepey, tea gardens at Munnar or The Leela in Kovalam for a beach side wedding.

Top Venues for Indian Destination Wedding! | The Charismatic Kerala


Shimmering Shimla
If you have always dreamt of walking the aisle amidst the mountains, Shimla is just perfect for you. This beautiful hill station is a little piece of paradise on earth. Pleasant weather, pine trees, mighty mountains and striking scenery are the right elements for a dreamy wedding.

So, get ready to take the plunge in the lap of nature and make your day memorable forever. Shimla is on number four on our list of top venues for Indian destination wedding.

Top Venues for Indian Destination Wedding! | The Shimmering Shimla

The Place of Eternal Love Agra
Agra witnessed the power and purity of love in Mughal era. And its symbol is known as Taj Mahal. This wonder was created by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his ladylove Mumtaz. Since then, the monument has graced this historical city with its passionate presence and is a must-see place on every traveler’s wish list.

There are many exotic hotels like The Oberoi Amarvillas, Maan Singh Palace, The Grand Imperial etc within 5 kilometers of radius from monument of love and promises a great view of Taj. It offers an opulent wedding and creates memories that will remain fresh in your mind till your last breath.  Agra definitely makes a pleasant venue for Indian destination wedding.

Top Venues for Indian Destination Wedding! | The Place of Eternal Love Agra

So, make your wedding a larger-than-life affair by choosing a unique location on your favourite destination. Happy wedding folks!

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Your Handy Guide to Accessory Trends for Work

Accessories can make or break the overall look. Right accessories can augment even the simple attire while the wrong ones can lead to big fashion faux pas.  One needs to be very careful while accessorising for work, as it must give you the required professional look without making you look too conservative.  Generally, office goers don’t have much time to go to a mall and check out the latest accessories. In that case, online jewelry shopping comes to your rescue. Let’s discuss latest summer accessory trends that are acceptable to wear at work.

Minimalism is the Key
While accessorising for work, make sure you follow the thumb rule of less is more.  One is not supposed to wear funky jewelry pieces at work place.  Big danglers and chandelier earrings are a big no! Rather opt for simple stud earrings or small hoops in diamond, pearls or small stones. It will give you the classy and polished look.  These days’ people love to do online jewelry shopping for earrings as it not only provides you a huge variety but you can buy from the comfort of your home.
Your Handy Guide to Accessory trends for work! | Minimalism Earring

Wear Simple Neck-Pieces
One should go for single chain in gold with small pendant at the front or layered thin chains while dressing up for office. Also, lockets with one’s initials look pretty decent for work.  You need to avoid over- the- top necklaces and stone-studded chunky jewelry as it surely is the career-killer. You can do online jewelry shopping for contemporary neck-pieces.

Your Handy Guide to Accessory trends for work! | Simple Neck-Pieces

Avoid Noisy Bracelets
There is no harm in wearing a bracelet to the office. But make sure it’s not clinking or making noise. The noisy jewelry is not appropriate at the professional front. Clinking bracelets or bangles garner unrequired attention of other people and are distracting in a big way. Therefore, you can choose a simple bracelet in gold or diamond. Also, you can experiment with twin cuffs, bar bracelet, single layered modern design or a triangle bangle. If you are lazy enough to go to the store to buy a bracelet, you can always resort to online jewelry shopping option.
Your Handy Guide to Accessory trends for work! | Beautiful Bracelet
Ring It Up
Even if you have a good collection of rings, you don’t need to flaunt it all. Rings do look beautiful but in right number.  A statement ring like an engagement solitaire or simple wedding band is more than enough for the office.  Rings with initials or gemstones are also good options. Signet and stack-
able rings can be paired with your office wear. But do not wear all rings at the same time. One or two rings are sufficient while going to work.  You can find great deals on rings on various
online jewelry shopping sites.

Your Handy Guide to Accessory trends for work! | Silver Ring


Invest in a Good Watch
Watches are the most elegant piece of accessory.  You don’t need to buy a super expensive or luxury watch for your office but a simple and stylish watch will serve your purpose.  They not only look good but also silently give an impression that you value time and commitments which are considered good traits at work place.

Your Handy Guide to Accessory trends for work! | Good Silver Watch


No Bling Zone
Always remember, work place is a no bling zone. So, keep your sparkly and glitzy earrings, huge diamond rings, studded necklaces and expensive diamond-studded watches for cocktails and fancy dinners and not for the work place. Make sure you are not wearing aggressive and attention-seeking jewelry at work.

Choose your jewelry wisely for your office as it should enhance your personality and not overpower it!

Image sources : www.diamondwave.com, www.ringswithlove.com, www.johnlewis.com, www.bagittoday.com

Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers?

Indian fashion industry has made its presence felt globally. Fashion connoisseurs across the planet take cue from India’s rich cultural heritage and fashion forwardness.

The entire credit of taking Indian fashion to every nook and corner of the world goes to our very talented Indian fashion designers. Their belief and intense understanding of Indian textiles, fabrics and rich embroideries has let them carve their niche in the world of fashion.

Though there are many ace couturiers whose contributions are commendable, but we have jot down the few names who we believe are the top 10 Indian designers.

Ritu Kumar
This is one name that needs no introduction.  She is a diva and a true fashionista. Her designs are impeccable and her sense of fashion is beyond comparison. Known for her deep knowledge of traditional craftsmanship and vintage embroideries, she is the fountainhead of ‘boutique’ culture in India.  Her designs are a hit among both commoners and celebrities alike. She has many accolades in her kitty including prestigious Padma Shri Award.  Ritu Kumar indeed gets the top slot in our list of top 10 Indian designers.
Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers? | Ritu Kumar

JJ Valaya
This man from the royal state of Rajasthan is next on our list of top 10 Indian designers. JJ Valaya is one of the nation’s most celebrated designers. Calling him the fashion revivalist won’t be an exaggeration. Valaya, knows his art like no other. His forte lies in fusion clothing with the perfect blend of modern haute couture and age-old craftsmanship. His work speaks for him and his designs are on every fashion lover’s wish list.  Being one of the founding members of FDCI, JJ Valaya has seen fashion industry grow from an infant stage to the full bloom in his 20 years of dedicated career as a fashion designer.
Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers? | JJ Valaya

Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra is undoubtedly the most loved designer among Bollywood actors. He has prettified bigwigs of film fraternity with his out of the world designs. This phenomenal designer has made his mark among the top-notch designers in India.  His larger-than-life creations ooze glamour and sophistication. Every girl dreams to wear a bridal lehenga designed by Manish.  His fashion career rose to the peak when he designed clothes for none other than the renowned pop icon, Michael Jackson on his tour to India. The singer was so impressed with Manish’s creations that he asked him to design for his other tours as well. That is why we proudly put the king of fashion on the third place in our list of top 10 Indian designers.

Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers? | Manish Malhotra

Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Sabyasachi has emerged as the rising star in the design circle. He is one humble man from Kolkata who let his designs do all the talking. His love for ancient Indian embroideries, embellishments, antique jewellery and vintage textile brings the old world charm in his designs. He has an eye for fine detailing and his forte lies in bridal and trousseau collection. He likes to blend the rich Indian culture with contemporary silhouettes. His originality and uniqueness has let him earn the title of being the only designer from India to present his collection at the prestigious Milan Fashion Week. No wonder, why he makes to our list of top 10 Indian designers.

Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers? | Sabyasachi Mukherjee

Rohit Bal
Rohit Bal justifies the title ‘India’s Master of fabric and fantasy’ given to him by the Time Magazine.  He has redefined Indian fashion and has taken it to the international level.  His clientele includes who’s who of Bollywood, Hollywood, media and big corporate houses who respect and appreciate his signature style of strong aesthetics combined with the sheer attention on fine details. The designer is blessed to have the access to the best material and talent in the industry.  His approach towards fashion is ecstatic and exquisite which is prevalent from his impromptu dance performances at the end of every collection he showcases at fashion weeks. So, without him, our list of top 10 Indian designers is incomplete.

Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers? | Rohit Bal

Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla
Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla make the awesome twosome designer duo. Together they create nothing but history with their designs. Their profound understanding of Indian fashion has let them make their noticeable place in the fashion circuit. Their sense of styling is both individualistic and complimentary at the same time. This designer duo has earned recognition especially for their ethnic wear. We would happily place them at the sixth position among the top 10 Indian designers.

Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers? | Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla

Tarun Tahiliani
He lives fashion, he breathes fashion. After completing, his graduation in fashion from New York, Tarun Tahiliani realized the huge potential for designer wear in India. Keeping this in mind, he worked hard to revolutionize the Indian fashion industry as a whole.  Now he is a proud owner of multiple flagship stores across the cities. His creations are unconventional and way beyond the obvious.  So, without another thought we include him in our list of top 10 Indian designers.

Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers? | Tarun Tahiliani

Masaba Gupta
She is the reigning queen of prints. No one understands the impact of prints better than her. She is like the whiff of fresh air as she introduced quirky prints and flowy silhouettes when everyone else was revolving around the embroideries. Her designs are young, fresh and vibrant and are liked by people of all age groups. Her USP is quirkiness and she holds the title of being the youngest designer to open the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week in year 2010. Do we need to say more why she makes to our list of top 10 Indian designers?

Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers? | Masaba Gupta

Wendell Rodricks
He is a man who dons many hats as he is not just a premier fashion designer but also a fashion journalist and trainer. His key to fashion is chic minimalism and he believes in philosophy that simplicity is the highest form of sophistication.  His love for white color is prevalent in his collections. Being from the beautiful state of Goa, he promotes local Goan artists and craftsmen by organizing exhibitions and fashion shows. Wendell Rodricks is on number nine on our list of top 10 Indian designers.

Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers? | Wendell Rodricks

Manish Arora
Last but certainly not the least; we conclude our list of top 10 Indian designers with Manish Arora.  He is an acclaimed Indian designer whose designs are handcrafted to perfection.  His collections are high on lively colors that give him an edge over the others. Apart from designing clothes, he has keen interest in cosmetics as he collaborated with the international cosmetic line Mac to bring a new range of lip glosses and eye palettes with bright yellows and candy pinks.

Who Makes to our List of Top 10 Indian Designers? | Manish Arora

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