Author: Asmita Aggarwal (Asmita Aggarwal)

A look at some veteran Indian fashion designers who made it big from humble beginnings. Ashish Soni began business in a barsati; Rohit Bal in Amrit Nagar factory! Amongst buffalos, hookah-puffing Jats and wealthy women bought their first designer wear - from Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla to Rohit Bal to Ritu Beri

From Gold Casio watches, Shibori pants, Sunnei sandals, Indonesian designer Biyan's trench coats, splatter dyed jackets, purple hair, and real orchid necklaces to Rs. 1 crore plus Kalamkari artworks to Matani Pachedi vintage wall hangings, welcome to India Art fair 2026

Semi precious stones on necklines and silver plated blouses... Indian designers are raking in moolah with an increase of 15% every year, in their already burgeoning revenue of 80% through couture. With 4.6 million weddings to take place in 2025-26 you can only imagine their profits

Recipient of the 'Forces of Fashion' award from Vogue, in 2023, Anita Dongre looks back at how she started business from a 300 sq.ft. balcony in Mumbai. Today, she is worth over $10 million, thanks to 60% business coming from great Indian weddings

Almost a 1000 kg of denim was recycled, and crafted into her collection - panelled skirts, jackets, and vests. 'If there is a way forward, it is through meaningful design,' says the apparel designer and GenNext winner

Ajrakhpur changed a young boy’s life forever, after his meeting with the doctor of craft, Ismail Khatri, who taught Anas Sheikh that 'humility is everything'

From Churu to Dubai, growing up without electricity to now, from Karan Johar to Diljeet Dosanjh wearing his Dabu and Bagru printed hoodies, Rishabh Kumar, Circular Design Challenge finalist, is a man on a mission

Five textile designers talk about the need for a physical space to experience crafts, a requisite earlier only for bridal wear gurus, as post-COVID 'try then buy' becomes the new mantra