A Fashion Design graduate from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi; Pooja Kapoor is one of the most talented young designers in the field. After graduation, Pooja went on to work under renowned Indian Couture designer, Mr. J.J.Valaya for a while before moving to UK to complete her MA in Design and Manufacture from the De Montfort University in Leicester, UK. While there, she claimed top honours at The Femina Young Designers Contest ’04. This was a National-level contest held in conjunction with the British Council in India, Femina Magazine, the Fashion Design Council of India and the Khadi Village Industries Commission. Since then, she has regularly featured in numerous national and international publications highlighting her achievements as a young Designer. After gaining invaluable work experience of over 4 years in London, she moved base to India with a view to start off on her own. She launched her eponymous label at Wills India Fashion Week, Autumn/ Winter’09 to incredible response. Her Avant garde costume entry saw her as one of the finalists at the prestigious World of Wearableart (WOW) Award’s Show’09 at Wellington, New Zealand. Her first ever runway show, collection ‘Nip & Tuck’ was presented at Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort, 2010 and was received with tremendous appreciation by the media, buyers as well as the who’s who of the fashion industry. Her latest runway presentation at the Lakme Fashion Week, Summer/ Resort, Warrior Priestess received rave reviews and explore the many facets of a woman! Her signature style combines sexy-chic styling with immaculate fit and construction. Her clothes are often described as high street prêt bordering on couture; which assert a quite, stylish confidence to the wearer.
