Rohit Bal Rohit Bal is intensely concerned with design as an art form. The designer draws on history, fantasy and folklore to create masterpieces that are desired by discerning aficionados around the globe. Rohit has a deep understanding of the psyche of the fashion space and it reflects in his collections all of which are intelligent, studied, imaginative and completely innovative yet always relevant and awe-inspiring. The celebrated designer graduated from the famed St. Stephen’s College in New Delhi with a degree in History. He then worked in his brother’s export company for a few years, learning the ropes. In 1990, he created his traditional menswear designer line and there was no looking back. Rohit Bal’s sense of aesthetics is finely honed. His work is handcrafted to perfection. He is recognized for meticulous attention to detail. Rohit draws from influences wide and varied. From the village crafts and traditional methods of design that India is so rich in, to the transient phenomenon of the sub continent’s urban landscape. The designer brings them all to life in his spectacular yet original language. Designer and restaurateur Rohit’s versatility as a design talent is on display in many efforts that have come to life. Some milestones are: Dedicated spaces at prestigious stores in India, the Middle East & Europe. Has been shown in major fashion capitals all over the world. Has held fashion shows in London, Paris, New York, Singapore, Moscow, Jakarta, Colombo, Sao Paulo, Munich, Geneva and all major cities in India. His collections have been met with an incredible and enthusiastic response. A creative partnership with international shoe designer, Christian Louboutin. A high value collaboration with the Conran Store and other lifestyle stores such as Crate and Barrel, Anthropologie and the likes. A partnership with Nebula Titan watches where the watches were successfully designed by Rohit Bal, and later sold at all the Nebula Titan Stores. A partnership with Kirtilal Jewellers for an extremely high-end range of precious jewellery, which was launched in all the Kirtilal stores. A partnership with cosmetic giant Lancôme for a bridal make-up range. A partnership with Zippo lighters where for the first time a designer was asked to design lighters with the designer’s branding on it. A very recent partnership with international textile company “Reid & Taylor”, where Rohit Bal has been signed on as their Head Designer, and his collection will be sold under Rohit Bal Reid & Taylor. The label “Balance” by Rohit Bal is a prêt offering from the designer. It has been an unqualified success. Rohit Bal launched his first restaurant ”Veda” in New Delhi and Conde nast Traveller included his restaurant in its Top 100 restaurants in the World. This success encouraged Rohit to open another fine dining Italian restaurant ”Cibo”. Rohit Bal has also opened three more Vedas, two in Delhi, one in Mumbai and will shortly be opening the fifth restaurant in Kolkata. The restaurant chain will soon expand to other metros as well. Rohit Bal today has a significant presence in all the cities of India. He is considered a maverick talent who never disappoints. The designer is 4
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