RICHA AGGARWAL
Grey Sheep
Location
new delhi / india
University
university of southampton, winchester school of art
Graduation year
2011
Richa Aggarwal graduated from the 'National Institute of Fashion Technology, India' with the best design collection award in 2007. Soon after she joined the design team of Madura Garments exports ltd where the industrial exposure equipped her with commercial aspect of design. She was awarded J.N.Tata scholarship in 2010 to pursue her masters in fashion design from London. Richa’s graduation collection earned her the outstanding scholar award.
Soon after in 2011, she launched her own label in London. In 2012, Richa showcased her debut collection in Lakme Fashion week which earned her rave reviews in both local and international media. Vogue India recognised her as the ‘next upcoming designer to watch out for’. Harper’s Bazaar reckoned her as the ‘new designer who set the fashion fraternity abuzz’.
Richa’s design philosophy reflects eccentric lifestyle of India. The soul of her designs lies in he weird yet amazing co-existence of new and old. It reflects the juxtaposition of rich and poor, volume and structure, colors and textures. The fabrics contrast unusual sensibilities offering riot of patterns.