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1. Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Sabyasachi Mukherjee (born23 February1974) isan Indianfashiondesigner,jewellerydesigner,
retailerandcouturierfromKolkata,India.Since 1999, he has solddesignermerchandiseusingthe label
Sabyasachi.Mukherjee isone of the Associate DesignerMembersof FashionDesignCouncil of India and
the youngestboardmemberof the National Museumof IndianCinema.[1]
He hasdesignedcostumesfor
Bollywoodfilmssuchas Guzaarish,Baabul,Laaga ChunariMein Daag,Raavan,andEnglish Vinglish
Biography
Earlylife
Sabyasachi comes from a middle-class Bengali family. Around 1947, his parents emigrated to
India from what was then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). [1] Sabyasachi is originally from
Kakinara, West Bengal.
Career
During the summer of 1999, Sabyasachi Mukerjee graduated from the National Institute of
Fashion Technology India. Four months later, he started his eponymous label which began with a
workforce of three people. In 2001, he won the Femina British Council’s most outstanding
young Designer of India award,[4] which took him to London for an internship with Georgina von
Etzdorf, an eclectic designer based in Salisbury. Returning home with ideas, Sabyasachi started
retailing at all major stores in India.
In 2002, Sabyasachi Mukerjee participated at the India Fashion Week which got positive
feedbacks from the press. During the spring of 2003, he made his first international runway, with
the "Grand Winner Award" at the Mercedes Benz New Asia Fashion week in Singapore, which
paved his way to a workshop in Paris by Jean Paul Gaultier and Azzedine Alaia. In his collection
"Kora" at the Lakme Fashion Week 2003, he used unbleached and hand woven fabrics with
Kantha and other hand embroideries.
In 2004, Sabyasachi took a step ahead with Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week and The Miami
Fashion Week[5] with a bohemian take on Indian textiles and his collection was called "The Frog
Princess". His significant achievements included his coveted showing in Browns earning him a
retail place at the tiny London store voted by Vogue as the best shopping destination in the
world, thereby establishing himself as one of the most promising young designers for years to
come.
In 2005, his spring-summer collection, "The Nair Sisters" was inspired by hand block printing,
embroideries, bagru prints and the extensive use of cotton and other hand woven fabrics. The

2. collection was sold at Browns & Selfridges in London. He was requested to showcase his
collections at the prestigious Oxford University annual black tie charity dinner fashion show.
2006, Sabyasachi’s debut Spring Summer collection’07 at New York Fashion Week earned him
critical acclaim and his label started selling world-wide. The essence of this collection was based
on folklore, glamour, simplicity, modern architecture and intricate detailing. There was a marked
influence of paintings from the seventeenth and eighteenth century like Brueghel, Claude Monet
and others. He used dark jeweled colors with muted shades accentuated with subtle texturing and
indigenous embroidery. He is the only Indian designer to be a part of all three leading fashion
weeks: New York, Milan and London. Sabyasachi believes that the unique positioning of Indian
designers is due to the exclusivity of his homeland with its rich history and culture. He believes
that Indian designers bring a flavor to the west that is no longer perceived as only exotic but also
a rich blend of individuality and sensitivity.
2007, Sabyasachi participated at the New York and at the London Fashion Weeks plus Bridal
Asia 2007, Lakme India Fashion Week and the Vogue Launch event in India. His "Sanctuary"
collection showcased at Lakme Fashion Week Fall Winter 08 received positive reviews from the
fashion editor of the New York Times, Suzy Menkes.[6]
Sabyasachi closed the third edition of PCJ Delhi Couture Week (8–12 August 2012) with his
New Moon collection inspired by the flavours of five cities of the world- straitjacket discipline
of New York, the nostalgia of the British Raj in Kolkata, the subversive decadence of Berlin, the
romanticism of Paris and bohemian flair of Barcelona. Bollywood star Sridevi was the
showstopper & walked the ramp for the designer in a sari.[7][8] The designer is showcasing this
collection in UAE as well.[9] Sabyasachi launched in 2008 a line of jewelry exclusively designed
by himself, in association with the GAJA brand. The collection was showcased at the Vogue
Wedding Show 2016.[10] He launched his exclusive menswear collection featuring Sherwanis,
Kurtas and headgear at the Lakme Fashion Week Spring Summer 09 Grand Finale show. He also
started a kids wear line under the label Chota Sabhya.
In 2012, the designer styled a calendar for which Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia dressed up as
famous painter Frida Kahlo,[11] who has been the designer's inspiration for the Grand Finale at
WIFW Autumn-Winter 2011 where the models walked the ramp wearing Frida Kahlo-esque rose
headbands and wire-rimmed glasses.[12]
Sabyasachi Mukherjee's Autumn Winter 2015 collection at Amazon India Couture Week
(AICW) was a collaboration with French luxury footwear and fashion designer Christian
Louboutin.[13][14] 80 pairs of shoes, both for men and women, all embroidered with the
quintessential Sabyasachi embroidery and embellished with hand-placed sequins, were created
for the show. Louboutin also modified his signature Victoria heel for the collection, to be
embroidered with the signature Sabyasachi embroidery using acid dyed burnt zardozi and
vintage Parsi gara.[15] The designer has exclusively collaborated with Bergdorf Goodman New
York for handcrafted pieces of fine and bohemian jewellery during January to March 2020.[16]
His palatial estate in Alipore Calcutta was partly inspired from works of Bijoy Jain and Pierre
Cardin.

3. Design philosophy
Sabyasachi's design philosophy is "personalized imperfection of the human hand". Deserts,
gypsies, prostitutes, antique textiles and cultural traditions of his home town, Kolkata, have been
a lifelong inspiration for this designer who believes that "clothes should just be an extension of
one's intellect". He uses unusual fabrics, texturing and detailing, fusion of styles, patch-work
with embellishments in a vibrant colors. His creations evoke images of ancient and medieval
ages. He describes his own collections as "an International styling with an Indian soul".
He designs crafted bridal wear and rigorously structured pieces.[17] On occasion, to the delight of
his global audiences, the designer is known to draw inspirations from the wider world, such as
exotic, indigenous ethnic European art such as the colourscapes of French impressionists like
Monet and Henry Matisse in his clothes.[18]
He pioneered the use of high-end luxury Indian textiles in a modern context. His unique
contribution was the use of classical methods like bandhani, gotawork, block printing, hand
dyeing etc. in construction of modern silhouettes. Sabyasachi is especially famous for Indian
Bridal Wear.[19]
Revival initiatives
Mukherjee started a project called Save the Saree where he retails hand-woven Indian sarees on a
non-profit basis priced at 3500 & the entire proceed goes to the weavers of Murshidabad.[20] This
initiative is also strongly supported by Film industry divas like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vidya
Balan.[21] He has been developing textiles from Dastkarin-Andhra Pradesh, Berozghar Mahili
Samitiin-Bihar, Tantubay Samiti-Fulia and Kotpadin-Orissa. The designer uses rich Indian
fabrics in his collection - extensive use of Banarasi fabric can be seen in his range.[22] Over the
past two years he has also been involved in reviving cotton Benarasi sarees in pure khadi and
vegetable hand block prints from Bagru.
He is one of the designers who, by his skillful use of Indian fabric Khadi brought it in the
International platform. Sotheby's London hosted an exhibition of contemporary design named
'Inspired by India' where the designer showcased his work of khadi.[23] Sabyasachi's collection of
Winter-Festive Lakme Fashion Week 2011 revived the finer version of Khadi
Awards and distinctions
 BestDesignerof Hindustanatthe MTV Lycra style awards
 SocietyAchieversawardforthe bestnew Indian designer.
 He isthe onlyIndiandesignertobe requestedtoshowcase atItaly'sindigenousfashion
showcase MilanFashionWeek 2004
 VotedbyAsiaInc. (aSingapore-basedbusinessmagazine) asone of the tenmost influential
IndiansinAsia

4. Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra (5 December 1966) is a former Indian fashion designer turned costume
designer and stylist, widely known for his works in Bollywood, Telugu cinema, Tamil cinema,
Hollywood, and television.[3][4][5] In 1998, he ventured into modelling and runway fashion
designing with his couture Reverie-Manish Malhotra.[6] He received appreciation for his
glamorous ensembles using traditional colours, craftsmanship, textures and embroideries
presented at his first runway show in November 1999.[7] In 2005, he launched his couture label
Manish Malhotra which offers bridal, couture, diffusion and men's wear collections and retails at
two stores in Mumbai and New Delhi. The label also retails at multi-brand boutiques across India
and in Dubai.[8]
Malhotra has been reported to have been inspired by Indian craftsmanship and promotes regional
handicrafts and workmanship from rural India through his association with the ‘Mijwan Welfare
Society’– an NGO founded by Late Kaifi Azmi and headed by Shabana Azmi and Namrata
Goyal.[9] In March 2017, the Philadelphia Museum of Art featured outfits from the Manish
Malhotra 2013 couture collection – Thread of Emotion, in an ongoing retrospective spotlighting
the Phulkari technique at their Joan Spain Gallery
Corporate Social Responsibility
First Shows
London
Malhotra has made contributions to the India's largest education NGO, Pratham,[11] once in 2013
and then in 2016. Manish Malhotra celebrated 100 years of Indian Cinema at the ARTiculate the
Pratham Ball 2013, at London and raised 3,00,000 pounds for the Indian Education Charity.[12]
His collection was inspired by the three main eras of the Indian Cinema, spanning from 1913 to
2013. It took the audience through the black and white era of "Mughal-E-Azam" and "Awara".
Also, actors Bipasha Basu and Esha Gupta who were already in London shooting for their film,
Humshakals; walked the ramp for Malhotra.[citation needed]
Houston
Again on 23 April 2016, at the Pratham's Annual Gala, held at Hilton America's, Manish
Malhotra raised $1.8 million to eradicate illiteracy in India.[13] His collection ‘The Regal
Threads’, which emphasized the use of Indian heritage weaves from Benares and Gujarat, India;
was showcased at the event.[citation needed]
Angel!Foundation(London)
Manish Malhotra made his UK Catwalk debut at a gala fundraiser in aid of the Angel!
Foundation in association with Rivaage Boutique, on 23 February 2013.[14] This event was held
at The Grosvenore House Hotel, London. Manish Malhotra selected Angel! Foundation as the

5. charity of choice for his UK launch to highlight the shocking inequality and attitude towards
women in India. Angel! Foundation is a charity which works towards empowerment of Women
in India.[15] Manish in support for the Angel! Foundation said, "I work in an industry where
women are revered and respected. I have had the privilege of dressing some of the most beautiful
and powerful women in the world, but when I step out of the door and into the stark reality of
India, I see the injustice and inequality all around me. The Angel! Foundation is providing an
invaluable service to these girls and women. The charity helps them raise their self-esteem,
confidence and ultimately value themselves enough to get a voice."[citation needed]
MuscatFashionShow
On 20 February 2014, Malhotra along with 20 models from Mumbai showcased his latest
creations and couture in a binding show. The show was in association with Oman Cancer
Association and Dar Al’ Atta’a to support cancer awareness.[16] The show was held on 20
February 2014 at the lawns of the Intercontinental Muscat.[17] The RO20,000 raised during the
event were donated to the Oman Cancer Association. Manish, through this show, brought to life
India's regal heritage with the royalty in chiffon saris, flowing anarkalis, kalidar lehengas and
double-breasted bandhgalas.[citation needed]
SaveTheTigerTelethon(Aircel)
NDTV in association with Aircel embarked upon a unique programming initiative to support its
ongoing "Save our Tiger" campaign by telecasting a 12-hour nonstop program from 11 am to 11
pm, in March 20101. Malhotra was among the many generous donors like Amitabh Bachchan,
Diya Mirza, Priya Dutt etc. the campaign raised about Rs. 10 crore and had a great impact on the
policies.[18]
WEvolveBlueRunway
Malhotra introduced a new dimension to his summer collection in 2015 with ‘The Blue Runway’
at the Jabong Lakme Fashion Week 2015.[19] The show was in association with the WEvolve
campaign and World Bank as the partner. WEvolve is a global campaign bringing men and
women together to end inequality using the power of art and media to inspire action and
change.[20] The highlight of the show was the finale segment where the models were seen
carrying messages of change and positivity on placards that read – gender, equality, society,
empower and justice. The show derived its name, ‘The Blue Runway’ from the color palette it
featured – different hues of blue from powder to midnight. Also the collection was designed to
be worn in any part of the world with the women's line including flowy gowns, jacket-saris, off-
shoulder and halter crop tops, and skirts as and long shirts in structured and easy styles.[citation
needed]
HonorRoleByCRYAmerica
Malhotra also made a contribution towards ensuring underprivileged children their basic
rights.[21] He made a generous donation of a Manish Malhotra garment at the CRY gala dinner
2017.[22]

6. Among the prominent personalities who walked the ramp for them were Shabana Azmi, Sophie
Choudry, Huma Qureshi, Athiya Shetty, Tara Sharma, Kajol, Riya Sen, Tisca Chopra etc.[23]
Kashmir
Manish Malhotra worked towards promoting the regional handicrafts of India in 2012. He
associated with craftsmen of Kashmir who had been creating intricate embroideries for his label
and created the Kashmiri Heritage Collection which was showcased on the third day of Wills
Lifestyle India Fashion Week. His collection was Kashmir inspired and it was a tribute to the
craftsmen from Kashmir working for him since a year.[24][25]
Mijwan
Malhotra has been involved with Mijwan Welfare Society since its very first show. Mijwan
Welfare Society was founded by Kaifi Azmi that promotes the village based small-scale
industries and supporting it with marketing skills and strategies and it also facilitates viable self-
employment.[26] The women of the Mijwan village have sustained themselves by learning
chikankari embroidery, which Malhotra has transformed into his signature Indian wear. Kaifi
Azmi Embroidery and Sewing centre was set up in 1994 and Manish Malhotra adopted the
school in 2012. He showcased his 2012 Mijwan collection at the India Fashion Week held at
Grand Hyatt, Mumbai to promote Mijwan's female population and their craftsmanship.[27] In
2015, having completed 4 years of working with Mijwan Welfare Society, he put up a show on 4
April 2015.[28] The collection was called, The Legacy and the list of showstoppers included five
parent-child duos: Amitabh Bachchan and Shweta Nanda, Anil and Sonam Kapoor, Shatrugan
and Sonakshi Sinha, Jaya and Abhishek Bachchan, and Javed and Farhan Akhtar.
The idea behind putting family on the forefront was simple: To represent the legacy the late Kaifi
Azmi left for his daughter Shabana Azmi, who now heads the NGO of Mijwan Welfare Society
along with her god daughter Namrata Goyal. In 2017, he put up his sixth Mijwan show at the
Grand Hyatt, Mumbai.[29][30] Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma walked the ramp for him
and the collection showcased an amalgamation of classic chikankari in modern silhouettes,
renewing the vintage charm of elaborate jackets, cocktail dresses, saris, crop tops, fluid skirts and
evening gowns—with rich zardozi, romantic sequins and fringes.
SaveTheGirl Child
2012
To support the 'Save & Empower The Girl Child' campaign held at JW Marriott in Mumbai on
11 April 2012, Manish Malhotra put up a show where many celebrities walked the ramp with
their daughters.[31] The collection embraced traditional Indian crafts like Chikankari and
Kashmiri embroidery. It traced the birth of the Indian Girl Child from soft shades to vibrant hues
signaling her arrival into womanhood.[citation needed]
2014

7. At the Lilavati hospital, Manish Malhotra put up a show to support the ‘Save the Girl Child’
campaign where Bollywood divas Madhuri Dixit Nene, Malaika Arora Khan, Mandira Bedi, and
Lara Dutta walked the ramp for him
Notable Projects
Malhotra worked on a traditional outfit design for Michael Jackson, during his visit to India in
the late 1990s.[33] He has also worked for Jean-Claude Van Damme, Reese Witherspoon in Mira
Nair’s Vanity Fair, Kylie Minogue, and Jermaine Jackson and wife Halima. He also designed the
wedding outfits for the Princess of Riyadh.[34]
In August 2016, Malhotra's show for Lakme Fashion Week's Winter-Festive edition was shot for
a Virtual Reality fashion experience by Etihad Airways.[35] The Virtual Reality video was
released earlier in January 2017 at Etihad’s Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi.[35] He also worked
with Google on launch promotions for ‘G Suite’ – a set of intelligent apps designed for modern
professionals.[36]
In October 2019, Malhotra collaborated with interior designer Seetu Kohli to create his first
homeware line named Manish Malhotra Mansion,[
Rohit Bal
Rohit Bal is a fashiondesignerfromNewDelhi,India.He designsforbothmenandwomen.
Early life
Rohit Bal was born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He graduated from Burn Hall School,
Srinagar and then received a bachelor's degree in history from St. Stephens College.[1] He went
on to study fashion at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi.[2]
Career
Rohit Bal started his career with his brother Rajiv Bal in New Delhi in 1986 the Company
Orchid Oversea Pvt.Ltd, and started his own first independent collection in 1990.[1]
Bal was also chosen by the Khadi Gram Udyog, the largest handloom textile operation in
Panchkula, to work with them.[3]
Bal has designed costumes for the popular Indian game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.[1]
Bal opened a flagship store in Delhi, as well as stores in Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad,
Kolkata and Chennai. Bal has also ventured into designing jewellery.[4] He is best known for his

8. use of lotus and peacock motifs. He frequently uses rich fabrics like velvet, brocade and his
designs are elaborate, inspired by Indian grandeur and royalty.[5][6]
He has an international client base that includes Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson and Uma
Thurman among various Indian celebrities.[7] He is also an ambassador for Omega watches.[8]
RohitBal is intensely concerned with design as an art form. The designer draws on history,
fantasy and folklore to create masterpieces that are desired by discerning aficionados around the
globe. Rohit has a deep understanding of the psyche of the fashion world and it reflects in his
collections that are intelligent, studied, imaginative and completely innovative yet always
relevant and awe-inspiring.
The celebrated designer graduated from the famed St.Stephens College in New Delhi with an
honors degree in History.
He then worked in his family's export business for a few years, learning the ropes. In 1990, he
launched his label and designer line and there was no looking back.
RohitBal's sense of aesthetic is finely honed. His work is handcrafted to perfection. He is
recognized for meticulous attention to detail.
Rohit draws from influences, wide and varied. From the village crafts and traditional methods of
design that India is so rich in, to the transient phenomenon of the sub continent's urban
landscape, the designer brings them all to life in his spectacular yet original language.
Rohit's versatility as a design talent is on display in many efforts that have come to life.
Some milestones are:
Dedicated spaces at the prestigious stores in India, the Middle East & Europe.
Has Shown in major fashion capitals all over the world.
Has held fashion shows in London, Paris, New York, Singapore, Moscow, Jakarta, Colombo,
Sao Paulo, Munich, Geneva and all major cities in India. His collections have been met with an
incredible and enthusiastic response
A creative partnership with International shoe designer, Christian Louboutin A high value
collaboration with the Conran Store and other lifestyle stores such as Crate and Barrel,
Anthropology and the likes.
A partnership with Nebula-Titan watches where the watches were successfully designed by
Rohit Bal which were sold at all the Nebula Titan Stores
A partnership with Kirtilal Jewellers for an extremely high end range of precious jewellery
which was launched in all the Kirtilal stores.

9. A partnership with cosmetic giant Lancôme for a bridal make- up range.
A partnership with Zippo lighters where for the first time a designer was asked to design lighters
with the designer's branding on it.
A very recent partnership with international textile company "Reid & Taylor" where Rohit Bal
has been signed on as their Head designer where his collection will be sold under Rohit Bal Reid
& Taylor.Rohit Bal has also been signed on as the brand ambassador for Chivas. He has also
recently design carpet collection for the international carpet company EGE. Has just been invited
to do a show with Rolls Royce.
The label 'Balance' by Rohit Bal is a prêt offering from the designer. It has been an unqualified
success.
RohitBal has been successfully the brand ambassador for the Linen Club – an Aditya Birla
Group company for the last 11 years.
RohitBal has also been the brand ambassador for International Car company, Mitsubishi in
which he has endorsed their new car "OUTLANDER".
RohitBal has had an incredibly long relationship with the Swatch Group where he has been
closely associated to brand Omega and later on also with the watch company Tag Heur.
RohitBal has been showered with awards and accolades such as best designer, Women's Wear, &
best designer Men's Wear, best show presentation, best designer Pret a porter, Men's wear and
Women's Wear, best designer couture Mens' Wear, best Designer Couture Women's Wear and
the most recent award for Hello Magazine, contribution to fashion, GQ Award for best designer
and best designer couture Elle etc. He has also received The Shiromani Award and the Best
Menswear Designer at the inaugural India Fashion Awards.
These Awards have been constantly won by Rohit Bal. These Awards have been gifted by
Internationally Renowned publications and magazines like vogue, harper bazar, ELLE, Verve,
Marie Claire.
Accolades
Bal wonthe 'Designerof the Year' award at the IndianFashionAwardsin2006. He has alsowon
'Designerof the Year' at the KingfisherFashionAchievementAwardsin2001.[1]
He wasawardedas the
Lakme Grand Finale Designerfor2012