Wendell Rodricks is not just your average fashion designer; he is the Jack of all trades and master of many. The multi-talented designer`s work includes not only designing clothes but also writing, theatre design, advertising styling and forecast portfolios!
Rodricks began his career in fashion after a successful tenure in hotel management. Trained in Los Angeles and Paris, he returned to India in 1988. After a brief span of two years, designing and styling for reputed companies such as Garden Vareli, cosmetic giant Lakme and diamond corporate DeBeers, Wendell Rodricks established his own label in 1990. He then became the first Indian designer to be invited to the world’s largest garment fair IGEDO, Dusseldorf in 1995. Since then he has shown his unique resort style in Beijing, Dubai, New York, Paris and many cities worldwide.
Wendell is among the few designers who are obsessed with Indian fashion. His art designs truly reflect the inspiration drawn from ancient India. Simple cuts and perfectly conceived light and fluid attires are his forte. One can be sure that his clothes would be easy to carry, yet give that elegant look that one aspires to have. His aim, to create a place for Goa in the world map of fashion, has been triumphant only because of his sheer hard work and successful fashion shows. His minimalist chic style is a rage among fashionistas which resulted in the media hailing him as India’s Guru of Minimalism. He is also known for his passion for white.
His creations are worn by actresses Ayesha Dharker, Rekha, Malaika Arora, Angelina Jolie, Meg Ryan, Supermodels Helena Christensen, Iman and India Hicks, writers Sudhir Kakkar, Anil Dharker, Amitav Gosh, Bachi Karkaria and Shobhaa De, musicians Shankar/Ehsan/Loy, Jose Feliciano, Remo and Jean Luc Ponty amongst others.
You can get Wendell at:
Wendell Rodricks Design Space
Retreat ‘N’ Style India Pvt. Ltd.
158, near Luis Gomes Garden
Campal, Panjim-Goa 403 001. INDIA.
