Glamour with intricately constructed clothes is his forte. A graduate from the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology, Raakesh launched his eponymous label in 2007. While his attention to detail and mastery over embroideries and draping has become a visible signature, his brand has continued to grow exponentially over this short period.
He has recently opened a by-appointment-only couture salon in Hyderabad’s swank Banjara Hills area. His sensibilities were further refined while working with prestigious international labels like Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Boston Proper and Monsoon through leading Indian buying houses. That said, his expertise with local techniques, as well as material and surface innovations, expand his design scope tremendously.
- St. Andrew’s Charity Fashion Show in Scotland (2008 and ’09)
- Miami Fashion Week (2009)
- Paris Tranoi (2009)
- Fashion Coterie in New York (which he does every season)
Following this, his experiences with fashion events in London, Paris, Milan, New York, Moscow, Dubai and Tokyo, bring him in touch with the pulse of international fashion and emerging trends. Very recently with Pearls Delhi Couture Week, Raakesh launched his first ever accessories and costume jewelry label – Jewels by Raakesh Agarvwal. This announcement is followed closely by his decision to launch a men’s line, as well as his first flagship, which he plans to open shortly.
A favourite of Bollywood style setters, his creations are seen on leading ladies like Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, and Lara Dutta, to promising talents such as Genalia D’Souza, Asin Thottumkal, Sonakshi Sinha and Jacqueline Fernandez. In India, Raakesh retails at Ensemble (Delhi and Mumbai), Aza (Delhi and Mumbai), Muse (Mumbai), Chamomile (Mumbai), and Creo (Mumbai), as well as at his couture salon in Hyderabad.
