Designers putting Indian Fashion on Map - Born in Goa and grew up in Mum- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Born in Goa and grew up in Mumbai, Wendell Rodricks is listed among one of India's top ten designers. Wendell received fourth-highest civilian award, the Padma Shri in 2014. Apart from following his passion, he is also a social activist. (Source: Instagram)

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New Delhi based international fashion designer Ritu Beri is the first Asian Designer to head a French fashion brand, Jean-Louis Scherrer in 2002. She was the first Indian designer to present a Couture show in Paris, where she successfully launched her first luxe collection in 1998. (Source: Instagram)

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JJ Valaya is born on October 8, 1967 in Jodhpur. He is a founder member of the Board of Governors of the Fashion Design Council of India. Valaya's clientele includes Joseph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor. (Source: Instagram)

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Sabyasachi Mukherjee is born on February 23, 1974 in Manicktala, near Kolkata. He is the youngest board member of the National Museum of Indian Cinema. He won National Award for the best costume designer in 2005 for the movie Black. (Source: Instagram)

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Rina Dhaka gained popularity around late 80s with her collection. She is known for her innovative textile skills in Indian wear and her international sensibilities for western outfits. Dhaka has received several awards including Yuva Ratan Award and 'Best Designer' award at the Miami Fashion Week. She retails across the world like Anthropology in USA (stock her in their 175 stores), Indomix in USA, Lodenfrey in Munich, Fine Rhine in Hong Kong, Sanskrit in Hong Kong and the rest of the world. (Source: Instagram)

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