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India’s leading designer Rohit Bal remembered

As the fashion world mourns the death of iconic Indian designer Rohit Bal, FashionUnited has collected comments from across the world, as the designer enchanted Hollywood and Bollywood alike, counting celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai and Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan among his customers and...

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Iconic Indian designer Rohit Bal dies aged 63

Renowned Indian designer Rohit Bal died of a cardiac-related issue on Friday night in New Delhi at the age of 63. The designer underwent an angioplasty seven years ago and was hospitalised last year for a heart condition. Due to his health issues, he had taken a break from fashion but returned a few weeks ago to show his last collection “...

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Designer Rohit Bal expands men’s accessories range

Designer Rohit Bal has expanded his range of men’s accessories to include women’s handbags, bags, belts, eyewear and fragrances. The line was created in collaboration with Spice Jet in April 2017. Bal now plans to distribute the line across India. Bal’s new range of accessories feature a range of men’s wallets in tan leather, women’s evening...

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Rohit Bal launches festive wear line

Top designer Rohit Bal, known for signature couture, has now launched a festive range under his label ‘Balance by Rohit Bal’. Showcased at recent Indian Wedding Show, the line exudes glamour and femininity. The subtle nuances of the collection highlight the intricacies of embroidery in an array of organic fabrics like muslin, chanderi, velvets,...

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Rohit Bal says he draws strength from Indian crafts, textiles

Designer Rohit Bal always has had his pulse on the fashion, his eponymous label evolving from the radical – men in skirts – to the more popular – ceremonial wear. His dedicated men’s store in Delhi sells slick, luxury casual wear and he is planning the whole range from jewelry, shoes to accessories. The designer, who showcased his collection at...

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Lakme Fashion Week: Fun and fashion rule the ramp

The 16th edition of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer Resort 2016 which culminated with Rohit Bal’s finale and Karishma Kapoor scorching the ramp. The LFW was five days of fun, frolic, creativity and loads of hard work. A much awaited event on the fashion calendar, LFW SummerResort 2016 turned out to be a success. More than 90 designers showcased...

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Rohit Bal will be the grand finale designer at LFW 2016

Fashion designer Rohit Bal is back at the helm. He will be the grand finale designer at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer-Resort (2016) (LFW) which will be held from March 30-April3 2016 at Hotel St. Regis. He had last presented the finale at Lakme Fashion Week in 2012. For Bal, this is a homecoming of sorts. For the forthcoming event, the designer...

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Sabyasachi collaborates with Louboutin for AICW

Amazon India Couture Week 2015 that will kick-off in New Delhi on July 29 will witness a creative collaboration between couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee and French footwear designer Christian Louboutin. The designer's popular red soles, followed by many global celebrities, will adorn the Indian ramp during the Sabyasachi show. As per FDCI...

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FDCI partner with designers to promote khadi

The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) has partnered with top designers like Anamika Khanna, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Rohit Bal to promote khadi through an event in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The fashion industry body has associated with the Gujarat State Khadi and Village Industries Board (GSKVIB) to organise the fashion show titled ‘From Huts to...

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Rohit Bal to be the grand finale designer at WIFW

Designer Rohit Bal would bring the curtains down at the forthcoming edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week(WIFW) Spring/Summer, starting from October 8, 2014 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. On the last day of the grand finale on October 12, the designer will present a royal tribute inspired by the glory of India's rich cultural heritage....

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Designers log in to offer affordable fashion

With consumers turning fashion and brand conscious, many well-known Indian designers are jumping onto e-platforms to reach out to a larger audience offering an affordable wearable range. Jabong.com, for instance has tied up with renowned designers Rohit Bal, Wendell Rodricks and Nishka Lulla to exclusively sell their outfits. The company is...

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Rohit Bal to mentor fashion students at JD Institute

The JD Institute of Fashion Technology, a leading name in design education, has signed up designer Rohit Bal as a 'mentor' for student designers at the institute in New Delhi. With an aim to share his expertise, Rohit Bal is taking his years of experience in the field of design to JD Institute. Rohit Bal is one of India's finest designers and is...