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
Occupation(s)Fashion 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 (4 September 2010). "'Men's wear is high fashion too'" – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. "MANOVIRAJ KHOSLA". Hindustan Times. 30 March 2006.
  3. "Crescendo of craftsmanship". Hindustan Times. 14 October 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. Archived from the original on 23 June 2020.
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