Manoviraj Khosla

Manoviraj Khosla is an Indian fashion designer based in Bengaluru who retails under his eponymous label.[1][2] He also works as a costume designer, whose work has featured in Indian films like Lessons in Forgetting.[3][4]

Manoviraj Khosla
Born
Bengaluru, India
NationalityIndian
EducationThe Doon School
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
American College for the Applied Arts, London
OccupationFashion designer
Costume designer
Years active1990-present
Known forFashion design, costume design
Websitewww.manovirajkhosla.com

Education

Khosla was educated at The Doon School in Dehradun, and then got a bachelor's degree in commerce from. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.[5] He then went to study fashion design at the American College for the Applied Arts in London.[6][7]

Work

Khosla launched his label in 1990, first producing menswear and later expanding to include womenswear.[2] In 1995, Khosla launched his first 'Kingfisher Line' in association with the UB Group.[5] The Kingfisher Line was later reinterpreted and launched in different versions in 2003 and 2010.[7] In 2011, Khosla showcased his line at the first Force India Octane Nights fashion show.[8] Khosla's style draws inspiration from both Indian and Western aesthetics, and focuses on experimenting with various cuts and fabrics.[2] In contrast to luxury Indian couture labels, Khosla ensures affordability of the pieces produced under his label.[9]

References

  1. Daftuar, Swati (September 4, 2010). "'Men's wear is high fashion too'" via www.thehindu.com.
  2. "MANOVIRAJ KHOSLA". Hindustan Times. March 30, 2006.
  3. "Crescendo of craftsmanship". Hindustan Times. October 14, 2019.
  4. "Lessons in Forgetting - Times of India". The Times of India.
  5. "Designed to succeed". www.telegraphindia.com.
  6. "Fashion's Kingfisher | undefined News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  7. "Manoviraj Khosla has designs on Kolkata women | undefined News - Times of India". The Times of India.
  8. "Manoviraj Khosla's fashion show - Times of India". The Times of India.
  9. "India Today Magazine Issue - Dated June 22, 2020". www.indiatoday.in.
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