The Indian fashion industry has changed dramatically over the years and India has become one of the most fashion conscious nations in the world. Thanks to some incredibly creative and dynamic fashion designers, Indian fashion has made its mark on the global platform. Take a look at the fashion designers who rule the country’s fashion circle.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee

A prominent Kolkata fashion designer, Sabyasachi is the king of traditional clothing. He graduated from NIFT in 1999 and just a couple of years later he won the Femina British Council Award for India’s Most Outstanding Young Designer. Kolkata’s cultural traditions, gypsies and ancient textiles are the inspiration for him. His collections are part of various designer stores in India and his recent collections aim to cast India in a new light.

manish malhotra

A top fashion designer, Manish’s designs have been adored by many prominent Bollywood actresses. Manish is one of the first wardrobe designers to venture into mainstream fashion with his high-profile couture store in 1999. He is known for creating glamorous designs with traditional Indian textures, colors and embroidery.

Tarun Tahiliani

A famous Mumbai-born fashion designer, Tarun is known for blending traditional aesthetics with modern design. He opened India’s first luxury boutique, Ensemble, which revolutionized Indian fashion. Tarun’s designer clothes are in high demand in London, New York, Tokyo, Dubai and Hong Kong.

JJ Valaya

Master of grand bridal and hand embroidery collections, JJ Valaya is one of the best Indian fashion designers. He founded House of Valaya, a luxury lifestyle and fashion house in 1992. The fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary haute couture is Valaya’s speciality.

wendell rodricks

Wendell began his career as a catering graduate but found his true calling in fashion design. His passion for white is well known and his minimalist chic style is all the rage among Indian fashionistas. Wendell is the first designer from India to be invited to IGEDO, the world’s largest garment fair.

Ritu Beri

The first Indian designer to present her collections in Paris, Ritu’s ready-to-wear line earned her rave reviews from the French media. She created her first clothing line, Lavanya, in 1990 and has designed clothes for Bill Clinton, Prince Charles, Nicole Kidman, Madhuri Dixit and Rani Mukherji.

Neeta Lulla

A renowned Indian designer, Neeta has won the National Film Award four times for Best Costume Design. In a career that spans more than two decades, she has also earned numerous international accolades. Her creations are known for her royalty, grace and wealth.

rina daka

Rina emerged in the fashion world in the late 1980s and is one of the most creative and innovative designers in the country. Rina is best known for her themed collections and her forte is western clothing. Prominent magazines such as Vogue and Elle have featured her work.

rohitbal

Rohit is best known for using lotus and peacock motifs and his creations are handcrafted to near perfection. He pays close attention to detail and has designed clothes for celebrities such as Pamela Anderson, Anna Kournikova, Uma Thurman and Cindy Crawford.

Ritu Kumar

Ritu Kumar’s designs offer a great fusion of sophistication and exhilaration. She is known for creating designs with an amalgamation of contemporary and vintage craftsmanship. A veteran fashion designer, she has helped the industry reach new heights.