Indian Designers Take Center Stage
New York Fashion Week just wrapped up, and although we weren’t able to
attend this year, we definitely kept a pulse on the shows through pictures and
articles. In the last few years, I have noticed that Indian designers have
started to play a greater role in the international fashion scene by appearing
in NYFW events and having their creations worn by celebrities on the red
carpet. With detailed embroideries, fine textiles, and so-called “exotic”
prints and designs, it is exciting to see Indian designers take center stage.
These are a few designers that have built a name for themselves with
their lust-worthy creations.
Naeem Khan
Born in India and educated in textiles by his father and grandfather, who
were also designers, Naeem Khan adds a touch of traditional Indian embroideries
to his repertoire of sophisticated gowns and dresses. His designs have been
worn by First Lady Michelle Obama and the Queen of Jordan, as well as
celebrities like Beyonce, Penelope Cruz, and Eva Longoria.
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Falguni and Shane Peacock
Falguni and Shane Peacock have created a signature brand that uses
vibrant prints and feathers to create peacock-like imagery in their creations.
While I certainly couldn’t carry off any of their runway designs in real life,
the colorful and shocking designs have been worn by many celebrities at red
carpet events and concerts.
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Prabal Gurung
Nepalese designer Prabal Gurung started his apprenticeship in New Delhi
and later at Parsons in NYC. He worked with Cynthia Rowley’s design team before
launching his own collection in 2009. I first heard of (and lusted after) his
creations when I saw Bollywood stars, such as Sonam Kapoor, wear them. Since
then, all the Hollywood A-listers as well as Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton
have worn his gowns. Considering he was on unemployment funds when he started
off his career, it is especially gratifying to see his success.
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Sachin + Babi
Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia met when they were studying at New York’s
Fashion Institute of Technology and married and launched their own line after
graduating (ah, what a cute love story)! What I love about their collection is
that it is ready to wear for the everyday wardrobe. While their designs have
been used by high-end fashion houses such as Oscar de la Renta and Lanvin,
they’ve also created outfits for average folks like us. Their collection is
available at Saks Fifth Avenue, 6pm.com, Bergdorf Goodman, Shopbop, and
Anthropologie.
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It makes me proud to see desi designers succeed in the international
space and I only expect this to continue in the years to come. What designers
have caught your eye lately?
For a review of desis making it big in the entertainment industry,
check out our previous post.
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enjoyed this post - its nice to see desi designers :)
ReplyDeleteLovely designers..n such lovely designs. PG is definitely my most fav.
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