Style Trailblazers: Meet The Top 5 Women Fashion Designers Ruling The Fashion World
The Indian fashion industry was once known to be firmly dominated by men. But then a few brave women barged into the scene and redefined fashion with their talent and hard work. Amidst the Women’s Day celebration, let’s take a look at the top female fashion designers of India who took Indian fashion to the next level.
The Indian fashion domain was controlled by men before a few brave women took the plunge to redefine fashion. However, it was not easy for them. The social and cultural restraints tried to clip their wings, while discrimination and taunts tried to hold them back. But despite all the challenges, these women preserved and are ruling the fashion world with their fashion sense and exquisite collection of outfits. Let’s take a look at these trailblazer women who are now the big names behind exquisite outfit collections for celebrities.
Anamika Khanna
Anamika Khanna, a popular Indian fashion designer whose outfit was recently spotted on Ambani women. Anamika Khanna started her career in 1998 and became the first designer to launch her international label named- ‘ ANA MIKA’. In 2005 Anamika took part in London Fashion Week and ended by getting contracts from the British department store Harrods and never looked back. She was featured in many magazines like Vogue, Vogue Best Buy and Glamour for her Indian culture-inspired designs. As per her social media, she has introduced new saree draping styles like tulip drape, wave drape, and dhoti style drape.
Anju Modi
Anju Modi has been a popular name in the Indian fashion industry since the 90s. When we talk about designs inspired by Indian culture and elaborate ethnicity, Anju Modi’s name strikes the mind. Anju Modi took to her Instagram to share her visits to Indian craftsmen and weavers whom she considers her mentors and inspiration behind her designs. As per her couture collection, we can spot block printing to traditional embroidery in her designs. She tries to inculcate the traditional Indian style into her fashion. Some of the popular works of Anju Modi can be seen in bollywood movies like Ram Leela and Bajirao Mastani.
Anita Dongre
Anita Dongre is not just a name but a brand that speaks for itself. Anita Dongre is a popular Indian fashion designer who owns several Indian fashion brands today. But very few know that she started her career at a jewellery brand Anita Dongre Pink City. However, she moved to the fashion industry and today she owns different fashion labels under her brand which are ‘GLOBAL DESI’, ‘AND’ her signature line ‘ANITA DONGRE’. Anita Dongre’s couture prohibits the use of leather or any other animal-obtained material.
Neeta Lulla
Neeta Lulla has been ruling Bollywood movies’ iconic costumes for the past two decades. She has designed (lehenga trends for 2024) dresses for more than 300 bollywood movies. Neeta draws her inspiration from nature and tries to keep her style fluid. According to the collection displayed on her social media, low necklines are her signature style.
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Ritu Kumar
Starting her career in the 60s with two tables and a hand-block printing machine, Ritu Kumar is the biggest fashion inspiration in the Indian fashion industry. Ritu Kumar’s designs displayed on her social media predominantly feature natural fabrics and traditional prints. She was awarded Padma Shri in 2013 for her incredible contribution to the Indian fashion industry.
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Take inspiration from these popular female fashion designers who shined in the male-dominated industry.
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