FOR designer Rohit Bal, design and art form are inseparable. The designer draws on history, fantasy and folklore to create his designs. With a deep understanding of the psyche of fashion space, it reflects in his intelligent, imaginative and innovative collections.
The designer graduated from St. Stephens College in New Delhi with a degree in history. He then worked in his brother's export company for a few years. In 1990, he created his traditional menswear designer line and there was no looking back.
Rohit Bal's sense of aesthetic is finely honed and his work is handcrafted to perfection. He is also recognised for meticulous attention to detail.
Rohit draws from influences, wide and varied. From the village crafts and traditional methods of design to the sub continent's urban landscape, the designer brings them all to life in his spectacular yet original language.
Some of Rohit's major milestones include:
- A dedicated space at the prestigious store Saks Fifth Avenue in Dubai.
- A presence at London Fashion Week Fall-Winter 2007-2008. The collection on display met with enthusiastic response.
- A creative partnership with International shoe designer, Christian Louboutin.
- High value collaboration with the Conran Store and other lifestyle stores such as Mumbai Se and Crate and Barrel.
- A partnership with Nebula-Titan watches. The first collection was launched in 2005 and the second one, which was based on the theme of Kalgi, old jewellery and Khoj, based on ancient maps and scripts in 2006.
Rohit Bal also launched his first restaurant Veda in New Delhi in 2005.
The label Balance by Rohit Bal is the prêt offering from the designer.
Rohit today has a significant presence in Indian cities. He is considered a maverick talent who never disappoints. Among others, he has received the Shiromani Award and the Best Menswear Designer at the inaugural India Fashion Awards.
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