The matriarch of Indian fashion, Ritu Kumar, is the latest to form allegiance with retail giant Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL). The 76-year-old veteran designer, who founded her conglomerate, Ritika Private Limited in 1969 has partnered with the corporation by giving them 52% of control in her company. Ritu’s 52 years of legacy comprises 5… Continue reading Reliance Retail Ventures Limited Acquire 52% Equity Stake In The Ritu Kumar Conglomerate
Intricate detailing, rich craftsmanship and classic, earthy hues are just a few elements that define the work of veteran fashion designer Ritu Kumar. A name to reckon within the fashion industry, every season the designer showcases collections that define modern elegance. Whether it’s an easy-breezy kaftan, a stunning suit or a block-print maxi, her iconic… Continue reading 6 books that inspire Ritu Kumar’s work and life
Over time, a pantheon of fashion brands and designers have recognised Middle East’s burgeoning luxury market. But, Ritu Kumar realised this back in 2014 when the designer label launched its first store in Burjaman City Centre in Dubai in 2014. Now the brand is doing another collaboration in the desert city—this time with Namshi.com—an online… Continue reading Ritu Kumar diversifies in Middle East with online shopping portral, Namshi
Ritu Kumar has released a new campaign called #EquallyBeautiful which celebrates diversity. The sepia-toned photos send out a quiet message that many Indian brands shy away from. The portraits feature actor Zoya Hussain, who has starred in films like The Brawler and Laal Kaptaan, dressed in attires from different religions. The campaign sends out a… Continue reading Ritu Kumar’s new campaign #EquallyBeautiful sends out a message of solidarity in times of division
Every season, Lakmé Fashion Week dedicates a day to promote sustainable fashion. Among newbie designers are veteran designers who are steering their design practice towards more responsible choices, all the while taking the aesthetics a few notches higher. At the upcoming edition of Lakmé Fashion Week (February 12-16) in Mumbai, Padma Shri awardee Ritu Kumar,… Continue reading An exclusive first look at the Ritu Kumar x Lenzing Ecovero collection at Lakmé Fashion Week 2020
Self-expression has seeped into everything, your style, your aesthetic and even home decor. Your space says a lot about who you are. So after giving us countless ways to express ourselves with various styles, silhouettes and textiles for all occasions, ace designer Ritu Kumar entered the home decor space earlier this year with 10 India-inspired… Continue reading Ritu Kumar brings back forgotten motifs into home decor
In her 50-year-long journey, Ritu Kumar has never left behind her first and foremost love—textiles. She has travelled around the world, studied historic textile collections and worked on contemporary hand-making traditions as well. Kumar’s upcoming exhibition, Kanaat, is an ode to the rich history of hand-painted and printed Indian textiles. AN AGE-OLD TRADITION Historically, the… Continue reading Ritu Kumar’s new exhibition deep-dives into the rich history of textile panels
Fashion enthusiasts are aware that style isn’t just limited to your closet. Thanks to Ritu Kumar, your house can now look just as tasteful as your wardrobe. The iconic designer ventures into home decor with the launch of her new collection Ritu Kumar Home after 5 long decades in the fashion industry. Ritu Kumar is… Continue reading Ritu Kumar’s India inspired decor collection will make you want to redecorate your home
Ritu Kumar paid a visit to the ‘80s with her sweet surrender collection which was blooming with bright floral motifs. Off shoulder blousons, ruffle tops, shorts, frilly skirts, A-line tulle skirts, corset dresses and corset belts were seen in summery pastel hues that exuded a young, fresh vibe. Some of the ensembles saw the use… Continue reading Ritu Kumar is bringing the ’80s back
As the most watched fashion event in India, Lakmé Fashion Week made sure to pack in plenty of action on Day One. And of course, we were sitting front row to help you spot the trends before anyone else. At Ritu Kumar, tulle skirts (remember Carrie Bradshaw from Sex And The City) made an appearance, in… Continue reading Tulle skirts to sexy necklines, 4 hot trends from Lakmé Fashion week
India has always been synonymous with the handloom. According to Handcrafts India, traces of handloom fabric were unearthed in excavations in Egypt, after which finely woven and dyed cotton fabrics were discovered in Mohenjo Daro, in the Indus Valley Civilisation. Jump forward to the British Raj, when Gandhi popularised the use of khadi, which became… Continue reading 7 Indian designers who have reinvented the handwoven sari
Vaani Kapoor seems to have a fun life. Jet-setting from Paris to Dubai, often with a celebrity best bud in tow? All in a week’s work. Hitting the ramp in the hautest of couture as muse to designers like Ritu Kumar? But naturally. Stripping on camera? Wait, what? It’s not an abrupt career shift we’re… Continue reading Vaani Kapoor strips down (literally) for Ritu Kumar
In case you’ve been living in a cave with no internet access, you’ll remember that acclaimed street style photographer Yvan Rodic AKA Facehunter visited India last month. After throwing him a grand ole welcome bash, (catch up over here) we sat back and allowed him to do what he does best. The global street style… Continue reading Global sensation Facehunter captures the sari in 13 stunning photos
No, put your trusty red lipstick down and listen up real good: ‘Tis the season of experimenting with lip colours and we’ve got the make-up champ behind Lakmé Fashion Week, Donald Simrock, to help get you there. From an aqua lip liner at Poochki to the heavy glitter lip that Ritu Kumar’s models sported, lipstick colours… Continue reading How to pick the right lip colour for your skin tone
It is possible to have more than one beginning. Indian fashion has had at least two, and its history can’t be strung together like memory-pearls in a single strand. The story starts with Rohit Khosla, whose intangible legacy, even though he has been gone for 22 years now, continues to impact Indian fashion. Then comes… Continue reading This is how the era of the Indian ‘fashion designer’ began
On the last page of the brochure for Ritu Kumar’s new collection, there is a photograph of a vermilion Benarasi brocade with the trademark curvilinear motif woven in gold and silver thread—or, at least, half of it is. The crease of a fold runs exactly down the middle of this picture. On the other half… Continue reading Ritu Kumar may have just done your wedding wardrobe a huge favour
Ritu Kumar, in association with Indi in the City, has launched a series of videos breaking down the steps to easily wear saris for multiple occasions. These videos take on one contemporary sari draping style at a time and, in a few easy steps, teach you how you can try it too on your own.… Continue reading These DIY sari draping videos are all you need for the wedding season
Label Ritu Kumar has had a lot of memorable campaigns in the past (remember the #BeautifulHands campaign?) and the brand’s latest video series The Originals’ doesn’t disappoint either. The campaign showcases a glimpse of the lives of young, successful women who have forged a path for themselves, including actress Aditi Rao Hydari, chef Anahita Dhondy,… Continue reading Label Ritu Kumar’s latest campaign celebrates the lives of extraordinary women
Veteran designer Ritu Kumar’s forthcoming showcase ‘Varanasi Weaves’, for Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015, aims to revive handloom weaves. The show will be presented against a dramatic backdrop of an audio-visual project, recently shot in Varanasi. “My aim was to use rich Indian textiles to their full potential. The Banarasi weave is India’s USP and we… Continue reading First look: Ritu Kumar for Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015
If you always have a tab open tracking sales at your favourite store, you might soon have to close that window for good. In a bid to keep us eternally glued to our little black screens, Myntra has announced plans to become an app-only store and Flipkart, which acquired the garment retailer last year, will… Continue reading Myntra goes app-only
