She has successfully bridge the gap between the striking beauty of traditional Indian garments and the incredible innovation of Western design. Atlanta based designer, Sushma Patel is a graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology. In less than fifteen years in the industry she has already grown such a loyal following that her breathtaking clothes have brought new radiance to everything from acclaimed couture runways to adored television shows.

Her label ‘Sushma Patel is distinguished by its collection featuring vibrant colors, lavish hand-picked fabrics and astonishing embellishments, juxtaposed with modern approaches to cutting and draping. The unmatched collections of Sushma Patel have spanned all categories from ornate caftans and elaborate jumpers to magnificent evening gowns and brilliantly lavish capes.

The designer has showcased her collections at India Resort Fashion Week, Couture Fashion Week New York and other fashion shows in Paris, Romania, Malta, Barbados, Dubai and Egypt. Her designs have been graced by celebrities like Sofia Ali Khan and Alex McCord.

Sushma Patel’s designs are available at her flagship store in Atlanta, GA and Mumbai, India, as well as on the shelves of prominent high-end boutiques all over the world.

You can get ‘Sushma Patel’ at:-
www.sushmapatel.us

She is an individual who believes in taking one step at a time. Hailing from the genre of evolutionary young designers, Priyanjali Dhanjal is a fashion graduate from NIFT, Delhi.  The promising designer has been honored with awards like “The Best Use of Traditional Skills in Contemporary Styling” and “The Best Design Collection”. She has worked under some of the renowned Indian designers.

Her label ‘Priyanjali’ is an illustrative composition of understated elegance with hints of surprise. With varied color palettes, complimenting the versatility of the seasons, she plays around with muted colors. Essentially driven by texture and surface work, the designs create an asymmetrical repertoire of appliqué work and layering. Emphasising intricate details and textures, Priyanjali’s work bears both the imprint of her special flair and her individuality.

The designer has been showcasing her collections at Wills India Fashion Week.

Her creations are currently available at multi designer stores such as Kimaya and Ogaan in Delhi, RCKC in London and Delhi, Fuel in Mumbai and Ffolio in Bangalore to name a few.

The duo is renowned in the international as well as the national scenario for their most glamorous designs for women. Anjalee & Arjun have established themselves as the leaders in ensuring the purity of old- age tradition. They also have the distinction of being the only Indian designers to be invited to the prestigious Malibu Foundation for Youth & Families Gala Dinner.

Their label ‘Anjalee Arjun Kapoor’ is synonymous to luxury, perfection and extravagance. The brand’s design language achieves a unique alchemy of embellishment and colour. The swish of chiffon, the swirl of silk, the shine of brocade and the chutzpah of lace – their ensembles have it all. The duo has their own line of women’s and men’s wear and also a line of jewelry.

The designer duo has showcased their collections at India Bridal Week, Lakme Fashion Week and Pune Fashion Week. They have dressed many famous Indian actresses like, Tabu, Lara Dutta, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Kangana Ranaut and Priyanka Chopra.

Their designs are currently retailing from their flagship store in Delhi, Mumbai, Hong Kong and Dubai.

You can get ‘Anjalee & Arjun Kapoor’ at:-
www.anjaleeandarjunkapoor.com

The husband-wife duo is graduated from the Indian Institute of Fashion Technology and ventured into the field of fashion in 1997. Completely absorbed by fashion and its flamboyancies, Ayan and Preetika are known for designs influenced by the simplicity, truth and purity of life.

Their label ‘Couturewala’ specializes in couture and their constant urge and energy to come up with the most refreshingly stunning concepts and new innovations that makes each and every creation of the label a timeless piece. The brand’s forte is ethnic bridal wear, regular saris and suits. The collection features vibrant colours, intricate embroidery and some interesting cuts in soft georgettes, silk and cottons.

Ayan and Preetika have been showcasing their collections at Lakme Fashion Week and Kolkata Fashion Week.

They are currently retailing from their flagship store in Kolkata, Ogaan in Delhi, Melange in Mumbai, Elaan in Ahmedabad, Origins and Elahe in Hyderabad and Ogaan and Espee in Kolkata.

He is talented, young and innovative. Born in the remote village of Tirbin in Arunachal Pradesh, Jenjum Gadi is a graduate of designing from Wigan and Leigh College Delhi. Design Legend Rohit Bal got so inspired by his collection in college that he offered him a job. The main aim of the designer extends to rework and recreate the existing into the extra ordinary with touch of North-Eastern influence. His label ‘Jenjum Gadi’ launched in 2013 is well known for its young and fresh designs using tribal colors, motif and art and culture. Conceptual innovative embroidery, texturing and mixing fabric, combined with various stitching techniques and draping forms the USP of the brand. Jenjum’s specialty is an ability to rework and recreate the existing into the extraordinary. The designer made his debut at Gen Next at Lakme Fashion Week and has been showcasing his collections regularly at Wills India Fashion Week. His designs have been graced by divas like Malaika Arora Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and Indrani Das gupta. His designs are currently available at his flagship store in New Delhi and in multi-label stores in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Middle East.

She is a former Miss India, an ex-supermodel, a socialite and a jewellery designer. Queenie Dhody started her career as a model and ruled the modeling world for an entire decade. Her next step was to embark on a journey of self-discovery, from a deluxe connoisseur to a designer of the most exquisite pieces of jewellery. Queenie feels that jewels are an expression of our individuality and depicts the true nature of our personality.

Her label ‘Jewels by Queenie’ launched in September 2003 creates unique, one of a kind pieces that exemplify the creator’s own bold and glamorous fashion statements. Her jewel styles are focused on Art Deco with hints of modern-day elements sets the collection apart in terms of timelessness and classiness. Queenie’s jewels offer designs that cater to every occasion, be it contemporary, ethnic, chic, heavy, precious or semi-precious – she has something for all occasions and for all budgets.

The designer has showcased her collections at USA, Syria, Kuwait, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India Bridal Fashion Week, India Couture Week, and Dubai Bride show. Style icons Lara Dutta, Shridevi, Sonam Kapoor, Malaika Arora Khan and Rhea Pillai are already part of her client list and her designs have been spotted at a variety of Bollywood red carpet events.

Her designs are currently retailing from her flagship store in Mumbai, Kimaya in Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Designer Rohit and Abhishek Kamra are from the royal city of Rajasthan, Jaipur. The designers vow by the city’s rich cultural heritage and have brought forth insignia to the modern man’s wardrobe.

Their label “Rohit & Abhishek” is distinguished by its collection featuring Jodhpuri collars, Traditional Hour Glass Cuts and flamboyant Jodhpur Breeches, accentuating the formal look. Jeweled Buttons, Brooches, Belt Buckles made of precious stones like rubies, emeralds and semi- precious stones, is an apt blend of city’s grandiosity.

Rohit and Abhishek have showcased their collections at Lakme Fashion Week, India Men’s Fashion Week, Dubai Fashion Week and Van Heusen Men’s Fashion week. Their designs have been graced by celebrities like Irrfan Khan, Rahul Dravid, Tisca Chopra and Pooja Batra to name a few.

They are currently retailing from their design studio at Gopalbari in Jaipur and at Sultanpur in New Delhi.

He explores the modern vocabulary of design and boasts a minimal yet distinctive look with respect to material and form. Graduate of NIFT, Chennai, Vivek Karunakaran started career in fashion with Isex Fashions, as the creative head- putting together collections for various American and European brands like Zara, Kenzo, Facconable and Booksfield.

A reverence for heritage and an undying love for redefining clothes inspired Vivek to launch his label ‘Viia’ in 2006. The label stands out for its handcrafted garments, ensuring uncompromising quality standards and immaculate finishing. His unique signature style drawing inspiration from various design forms reflects on every Viia ensemble. In 2012, he launched his flagship store at Rutland Gate, Chennai.

The designer has showcased his collections at Lakme Fashion Week and Chennai International Fashion Week. He has dressed up celebrities like Sonam Kapoor, Lisa Ray, Amy Jackson, Vidya Balan, Yana Gupta, Sonakshi Sinha, Malini Agarwal, Tammanah, Parvathy Omanakuttan, Anil Kapoor, Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and A R Rahman to name a few.

His label is available at Aza, Shray, Chamomile, Creo, Fuel and Amara in Mumbai, Aza in Delhi, Personna in Hyderabad, Rudraksh in Pune, 85 Lansdowne in Kolkata, Sosas in Goa, Mirangi in Jaipur and Evoluzione in Chennai.

You can get ‘Vivek Karunakaran’ at:-
www.viia.in

She is creative, innovative, experimental and visionary. Graduate of Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design and London College of Fashion, Roma Narsinghani has worked under design legends like Manish Arora. Believing in design philosophy ‘God is in the Details’, her strengths prevail with her keen eye for intricate prints that by a flick of a wrist turns into functional designed silhouettes of theatrical finesse.

Her eponymous label launched in 2010 is distinguished by its designs with lots of loud and sharp geometric prints and intricate embroidery. The collection features pants, skirts, dresses, jumpsuits, churidars, shrugs and blouses in fluorescent candy colours.

The designer has showcased her collection at the Lakme Fashion Week, Wills India Fashion Week, LG Fashion Week and Dubai Fashion Week. Her designs have been adorned by Bollywood actresses like Sonam Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Priyanka Chopra, Riya Sen, Prachi Desai and Shweta Salve to name a few.

Roma is currently retailing from her design studio ‘Amor’ at Khar West, Mumbai.

You can get ‘Roma Narsinghani’ at:-
www.romanarsinghani.com

Based in Delhi, Yogesh Chaudhary did his graduation from NIFT, Delhi and his masters from NID, Ahmedabad. He has carved a niche for himself by his new age designs for women. He has awards like ‘Emerging Designer’ and the Supreme Award into his credit.

His label ‘Surendri’ launched in 2012 epitomizes a woman’s desire for the raw expression of sensuality with exquisite of utilization of luxurious fabrics and feminine cuts. The label’s forte lies in the mélange of patterns and draping to enhance the contemporary look. The brand’s collection features Indian prints on western silhouettes and elegant costume jewellery.

The designer has showcased his collections at Lakme Fashion Week, Van Heusen Men’s Week and Wow museum in Nelson and New Zealand and his clientele includes actresses like Chitrangada Singh, Priyanaka Chopra, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Kapoor, Sonal Chauhan, Sonakshi Sinha and Esha Gupta to name a few.

Yogesh’s designs are currently available at Ogaan and Twist in Delhi, Bombay Electric, Chamomile and Atosa in Mumbai, Nautanky in Ahmedabad, Aura in Nagpur, Rudraksh in Pune and Aashni in London.

You can get ‘Yogesh Chaudhary’ at:-
www.surendri.com