Rohit Bal

Rohit Bal (born 8 May 1961) is a fashion designer from New Delhi, India. He designs for both men and women.

Rohit Bal
Rohit Bal in 2011
Born (1961-05-08) 8 May 1961
Kashmir, India
NationalityIndian
EducationWoodlands, Burn Hall School, Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, St. Stephen's College, Delhi,
Label(s)
Rohit Bal
AwardsIFA Designer of the Year in 2001 and 2004
Websitewww.rohitbal.com

Early life

Rohit Bal was born in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. He graduated from Burn Hall School, Srinagar and then received a bachelor's degree in history from St. Stephens College.[1] He went on to study fashion at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi.[2]

Career

Rohit Bal started his career with his brother Rajiv Bal in New Delhi in 1986 the Company Orchid Oversea Pvt.Ltd, and started his own first independent collection in 1990.[1]

Bal was also chosen by the Khadi Gram Udyog, the largest handloom textile operation in Panchkula, to work with them.[3]

Bal has designed costumes for the popular Indian game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.[1]

Bal opened a flagship store in Delhi, as well as stores in Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Chennai. Bal has also ventured into designing jewellery.[4] He is best known for his use of lotus and peacock motifs. He frequently uses rich fabrics like velvet, brocade and his designs are elaborate, inspired by Indian grandeur and royalty.[5][6]

He has an international client base that includes Cindy Crawford, Pamela Anderson and Uma Thurman among various Indian celebrities.[7] He is also an ambassador for Omega watches.[8]

Awards & Recognition

Bal won the 'Designer of the Year' award at the Indian Fashion Awards in 2006. He has also won 'Designer of the Year' at the Kingfisher Fashion Achievement Awards in 2001.[1] He was awarded as the Lakme Grand Finale Designer for 2012.[9]

References
  1. Dugal, Jasmeen. "Rohit Bal". Know Your Designers. Explosive Fashion. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  2. "Rohit Bal - Rohit Bal Biography, Fashion Designer Rohit Bal Profile & Collection". www.indobase.com. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  3. Kumar, Sheila (22 June 2013). "Khadi does the catwalk". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  4. Arora, Tony (2 July 2012). "India's Fashion 'Bad Boy'". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  5. Ahuja, Shilpa. "Rohit Bal Autumn Winter 2015 Couture Fashion Show Review". Shilpa's Lifestyle Blog. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  6. "India Couture Week 2016: The finale by Rohit Bal was a showcase of opulence and grandeur". 25 July 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
  7. "Rohit Bal: Facts You Need To Know About This Indian Designer". Utsavpedia. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  8. "Rohit Bal is part of the BoF 500". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  9. Vyavahare, Renuka (23 February 2012). "Rohit Bal to host Lakme Grand Finale". Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
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