It can be very well spelled out that Saris are to Satya Paul what Obama is to world politics. The iconic brand Satya Paul is known globally for its signature prints, ingenuity of designs and a vivid colour palette and innovative draping. There always is something epoch making about the silhouettes and the colour scheme and the prints are noteworthy. Satya Paul’s evolution from a quintessential Indian designer sari label to a global brand for international couture is rested upon the intrinsic value, of proactive response to the entire universe it operates in and not just the fashion fraternity.
No fashion-freak would refuse of having heard about the brand Satya Paul. It, in fact has revolutionized the way fashion’s perceived in India and has given a new dimension altogether to couture and prêt in India. The eclectic, avant garde design house is known for its sophisticated, aristocratic and deceptively simple silhouettes and the brand’s aim of creating "wearable art". The exquisite range of designs that this label has offers, gives clothes a new direction enhancing feminity through a perfect mix of fashion, modernity and refinement.
Puneet Nanda is the Design Head of India’s first fashion brand ‘Satya Paul’ and has imbibed his creativity and design capabilities from his father, the famous artist, Satya Paul, after whom this formidable brand has been named. The label ‘Satya Paul’ was a combined effort of Nanda and partners Jyoti Narula and Sanjay Kapoor. Puneet began his career way back in 1982 and has been involved in an array of activities spanning photography, graphic design to choreographing International Fashion shows for world renowned designers.
The fluid form, flamboyant use of colours and experimental dash are key-defining elements that render the label a creative freedom to be used in this festive collection. Puneet’s collections are a reflection of the artist and art curator within him. Each sari in his stable is a 6-yard canvas for Puneet on which he paints and designs all that influences and inspires him, which can be anything and everything he sees around him. The creations are known to have been inspired by classical art forms such as Calligraphy, sculpture and many genres of art. The label has a varied range of extended product lines which comprises of saris, bridal wear; fusion and western clothing consisting of scarves, bags, accessories and fabrics. It also has the Tie bar, which has an exclusive collection of designer ties.
He retails out from exclusive Satya Paul outlets spanning the nerves of the country- New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Lucknow, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Indore, Pune, Durgapur. Puneet wishes to see the Sari replacing the black evening dress throughout the globe before he conks out. Wish you all the best Puneet in your endeavour !!
You can get Puneet at :
Address:
Genesis Colors Pvt. Ltd.
51-52, Udyog Vihar-Phase 4
Gurgaon, Haryana
Website: www.satyapaul.com
The young face of Indian Fashion, Samant Chauhan has brought with himself a new dictionary of words in the fashion fraternity, redefining the “Silk Route” in India. The ardent youth began his rendezvous with fashion in 2004 when even to his surprise he bagged three awards for most innovative fabric development & best design collection at his graduating project of NIFT, New Delhi. Samant born and brought up in Jamalpur, a place in the state of Bihar says he was directly transported to Delhi, with a little knowledge of the world he was thrown into but certainly equipped with tones of creativity, hard work, dreams and vision that was ahead of all times.
Based in Imphal, Sailex Ngairangbam is an alumnus of Domus Academy, Milan and NIFT India. Before starting his own label, he gained experience working with reputed names in European fashion like Fiorucci, Frankie Morello and Rafael Lopez. Taking colour inspiration from everyday things, his seemingly simple pieces are crafted with precision pattern cutting and exude an elegant sensuality.
When fashion touches the mother earth in the Indian traditional way we call it a Sabyasachi Collection. Sabyasachi, the fashion icon of India stands apart for his uniqueness in creating a magic with his ideas of styling and stitching. He got the fashion taste and love for the entire work from his own root Kolkata. His main work originates from the traditional clothes and handwork with patches and sequences. 
They draw inspiration from linear structures, geometrical lines and are greatly influenced by modern contemporary art. When the Indian market in the 90’s was filled with traditional, ethnic wear, Rohit and Rahul brought their contemporary western sensibilities and sophistication and fused these influences with their sense of nonconformity to create a style that is both nationally and internationally recognized for its tailoring, engineered cuts and chic detailing in the most luxurious fabrics.
Gudda, as this awe-inspiring fashion designer from the enduring valleys of Kashmir is fondly called, creates clothes as breathtaking as the gorgeous valleys, referred to, as the “Paradise on Earth”. Bal is a master of fantasy. Rohit has a level of energy very few designers have and has the ability of translating personality into style. Bal’s tryst with fashion began when he joined his elder brother’s export business after he completed his graduation from St. Stephens College, in History (Hons). After working there eight years and having learnt everything about the art of making clothes-cutting, stitching, dyeing, he planned to join the National Institute of Fashion Technology(NIFT), New Delhi to further strop his skills. Soon after that, his mentor, the late Rohit Khosla, pushed him into doing his first show for Ensemble, Mumbai in 1989. By December of that year, he launched his label, ‘Rohit Bal Designs’ and thus etched his name in the golden annals of Indian fashion history forever and there is no denial to the fact that Indian fashion industry today is quite incomprehensible without this maverick. 
In an age where everything is created to be better, faster, easier and ready to use at the touch of a finger, Rocky S views that fashion has begun weaving electronic components into "wearable technology", a preview to what will undoubtedly become the future of fashion. He launched his couture line with a showing in New York that marked his foray into couture, Rocky had tied up with the 2 most renowned names in retail – Benzer and Hexaware for Aza. And thus there has been no looking back for him as he has been updating and increasing his product line to Rocky S Noir, Rocky S Club, Rocky S Kids for Gini and Jony, Rocky S Home Rocky S Les Bags and Rocky S Noir fragrance and soon to be launched an exclusive jeans wear and eyewear labels. Rocky also plan to add to the accessory line, stylish collections of jewellery and shoes.
Ritu Kumar is credited as being one of the first Indian designers who was catalytic in bringing a contemporary idiom to several ancient skills and has been a strong force in marketing them to a dynamic modern India. She began her work with four hand-block printers and two tables in a small village near Calcutta forty years ago, was the first woman to introduce the ‘boutique’ culture in India under the brand name ‘Ritu’.
From vision to execution, master couturier Ravi Bajaj and his work have inspired the discerning the world over. Educated in London in fashion, he paced himself with thorough grooming on the job. In 1987, when couture was incipient in India, Ravi Bajaj dared to dream fashion and founded Salon de Ravi Bajaj and the eponymous label. 