Raakesh Aggarwal

National Institute of Fashion Technology alumnus and New Delhi-based couturier Raakesh Agarvwal's rise has been meteoric since the launch of his eponymous luxury label in 2007. 

Founded in 2007 by National Institute of Fashion Technology alumnus, Raakesh Agarvwal's eponymous luxury label gained recognition as one of the celebrated design establishments. The aesthetic and business savvy of the couturier is evident in all the looks championed alike by the social and Bollywood A-list. 

The fashion brand has redefined the female silhouette with glamorous and intricately constructed looks in the prêt, diffusion and couture categories. Over the years, the couturier has covered diverse ground. From participation in Coterie New York to Miami Fashion Week, Tranoi and St. Andrews Charity Show in Scotland… to retailing in New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Milan, Rome, Dubai, Johannesburg and Tokyo.. he has established his brand as one to watch out for on the global fashion landscape. 

Raakesh Aggarwal's showing at India Couture Week 2010 was a milestone. Per Vogue: "The designer concentrated on working around silks, jerseys, tulle, lycra-infused charmeuse, suede and foil-printed chiffon in metallics and pale neutrals… Agarvwal dealt out long goddess-y dresses, contemporary lehengas, cropped jackets, draped pants and saris. Stylists with an eye for the futuristic power-woman vibe will lock onto the chiffon sari teamed with a bustier constructed out of Perspex elements. The gown crafted with acrylic glass and Swarovski beads styled as a goddess-caped gown and lehengas teamed with structured corsets embellished with zardozi and aari work."

Raakesh has also carved a niche in the bridal beget. He tells Wedding Sutra: “We retail our ready-to-wear lines at multi designer stores but for our couture line all interaction is managed from our studio in Noida. Most of my bridal clients prefer to meet me personally." While his attention to detail and mastery over hand embroideries and draping forms his design aesthetic, the luxury fashion brand has continued to grow exponentially over the years with diversification into menswear and the launch of fashion accessories and costume jewellery.

A handful of fashion designers have perfected the art of evening wear and Indian couturier Raakesh Aggarwal is part of this select coterie. Drapes that ripple across the body or sequinned cocktail dresses that wink as they hit the lights— black-tie regalia is a mainstay at this eponymous luxury label. The red carpet's most-spotted designer since 2007-Raakesh Aggarwal specialises in statement looks for the lady who is not afraid to experiment with bold looks.

Raakesh Aggarwal channels globally relevant high-octane glamour with his evening wear and occassionwear. Whether you are shopping for that next grand red carpet soiree, strict-dress-code fête or hot date, Raakesh Aggarwal envisions dressing you in something that will warrant head turns and keep you feeling your very best, all evening long.

Raakesh Aggarwal retails occassionwear and glamorous evening wear. His signature sexy and glamorous aesthetic can be seen in corseted peplum jackets, boleros, cocktail dresses and draped evening gowns crafted with silk jersey, silk velvette and silk tulle hand embellished with embroideries,  crystals and diamanté. Admittedly fashion needs the brave to stir things up and this designer goes the whole hog steeped in inspiration from Studio 54 and S&M to name just a few.