Manoviraj Khosla | |
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Born | Bengaluru, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Education | The Doon School St. Xavier's College, Kolkata American College for the Applied Arts, London |
Occupation(s) | Fashion designer Costume designer |
Years active | 1990-present |
Known for | Fashion design, costume design |
Website | www |
Manoviraj Khosla is an Indian fashion designer based in Bengaluru who retails under his eponymous label.[1][2] He also works as a costume designer, whose work has featured in Indian films like Lessons in Forgetting.[3]
Khosla was educated at The Doon School in Dehradun, and then got a bachelor's degree in commerce from. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.[4] He then went to study fashion design at the American College for the Applied Arts in London.[5][6]
Khosla launched his label in 1990, first producing menswear and later expanding to include womenswear.[2] In 1995, Khosla launched his first 'Kingfisher Line' in association with the UB Group.[4] The Kingfisher Line was later reinterpreted and launched in different versions in 2003 and 2010.[6] In 2011, Khosla showcased his line at the first Force India Octane Nights fashion show.[7] Khosla's style draws inspiration from both Indian and Western aesthetics, and focuses on experimenting with various cuts and fabrics.[2] In contrast to luxury Indian couture labels, Khosla ensures affordability of the pieces produced under his label.[8]