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Ritu Kumar
One of India’s foremost designers, Ritu Kumar has developed a unique style of her own that reflects ancient traditions of Indian craftsmanship in a contemporary vocabulary. With a background in art history and museology which broadened her horizons, Ritu Kumar’s understanding of ancient designs and the innovative use of traditional crafts has created a new classicism. She is known to be one of the first Indian designers whose contribution has been catalytic in giving a contemporary makeover to several ancient skills. She has been a strong force in marketing them to a dynamic and modern India.
Birthplace
Amritsar
Birthdate
11th November 1944
Educational Qualification
Lady Irwin College
Founding date/year of the brand
1969
The Beginning…
Ritu Kumar started out by working with four hand-block printers and two tables in a small village nestled in the culture-rich city of Calcutta. She was the first woman to introduce the ‘boutique’ culture in India under the brand name ‘Ritu’. Today, the brand has 84 outlets panned over India and other countries too. The boutiques feature a multifaceted showcase encompassing the very best of Indian design, with a specially produced range of high-fashion garments and accessories using silk, leather and cotton.
RI Ritu Kumar
RI Ritu Kumar’s international occasion wear and couture brand draws its inspiration from decades of rich, ever-evolving Indian textile craftsmanship. With a commitment to revive, sustain and empower Indian crafts, the brand delivers artisanal pieces to the young, global bride with a discerning taste for the exclusive and the exquisite. RI women have a sophisticated taste and a love for arts across cultures. They are rooted, luxe, well-travelled, secular, and inclined to celebrations of all kinds. They pick their clothing with permanence in mind! The brand's signature method is to create luxurious, contemporary silhouettes which carry the reminiscence of classical India, all while shaping a new global vision. The garments are made to last for generations, be cherished and passed on as modern heirlooms. While the brand’s forte is modern and artisanal bridal silhouettes, Ri Ritu Kumar also crafts breath-taking ensembles for the complete wedding party - from the family to a special network of friends. RI Ritu Kumar modernises vintage references and traditional motifs with new colour palettes, sophisticated embroidery, and digital technology.
Celebrities in RI Ritu Kumar
Deepika Padukone, Dia Mirza, Aditi Rao Hydari, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Kiara Advani and many more.
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