Pankaj and Nidhi
Raakesh Agarwal
Pankaj & Nidhi are a talented designer duo who launched
their label in 2006. Their combined passion for generous use of colors,
inspired by craftsmanship, symbolic and cultural objects, Pankaj and Nidhi
invent a contemporary language, create
clothes that tell stories, for women who love freedom and authenticity and are
always on a quest for originality.
Celebrated for their "fresh & crisp
sensibility", this powerhouse couple pushes the envelope when it comes to
creativity and innovation.
Their A/W 14 collection was a spectacular presentation of
their talents and inspiration spun together through a deck of cards! It was a
spectacular show with all the elements conceptualized beautifully.
The graphic prints, appliqued patterns and embroideries were
signature of Pankaj & Nidhi’s latest and greatest offerings and they’re all
but guaranteed to be a massive hit. This new dimension of depth with gold cord
works as on the Spanish Matadors, the androgynous tuxedo-bibs, silk shirts,
dapper Jodhpur pants and gold applique long dresses yielded terrific revelation
of traditions making winter seem rather flamboyant with pastels of mint, powder
blue, bold vermillion and deck-table green, offset against bold, card-like
blacks and whites.
As always the collection is designed to look and feel young
while telling a rich story of wonder and grandeur.”
Celebrities sporting Pankaj and nidhi.....
Raakesh Agarwal
A graduate from the prestigious National
Institute of Fashion Technology, Raakesh launched his eponymous label in 2007.
He focuses on glamorous and intricately constructed clothes in the prĂȘt,
diffusion and couture categories.
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 recently opened a
by-appointment-only couture salon in Hyderabad’s swank Banjara Hills area, and
is planning a similar boutique in Chandigarh. He is also designing an exclusive
line for the multi-designer outlet Creo in Mumbai.
With the Pearls Delhi Couture Week, Raakesh
became the youngest ever to partipate in a couture week and also launched his first ever accessories and costume
jewellery label – Jewels by Raakesh Agarvwal – which will be marketed
worldwide. 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 this year.
A favourite of Bollywood style setters, his
creations are seen on everyone from 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), M, Chamomile (Mumbai), and Creo
(Mumbai), White (delhi) as well as at his couture salon in Hyderabad.
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