Ritu Kumar

Ritu Kumar
: 1994
: New Delhi
: Dia Mirza, Juhi Chawla
: Modern Contemporary

Ritu Kumar began her career in 1969, started with just four hand block printers and two tables in a small village near Calcutta. Today, her brand has grown to retail through twenty-seven stores across the country. Ritu Kumar, has also been awarded the Padma Shri Award 2013, the country's fourth highest civilian award for her exceptional and distinguished service in the field of fashion, textile and craftsmanship.


About the brand: She is the largest & most respected designer-wear brand in India today. Since 1969, it has developed a unique style of its own, reflecting the ancient traditions of Indian craftsmanship in a contemporary vocabulary. Mrs. Kumar’s understanding of ancient designs and the innovative use of traditional crafts has created a new classicism. In 2002, the company launched a sub-brand LABEL – Ritu Kumar. LABEL uses the established forte of traditional Indian aesthetic to create fashion oriented international products.