November 20, 2012
The Old Bungalow, 7/6 Burdwan Road, Kolkata
Stylefile 2012 was the twelfth edition of the exhibition in Kolkata and the seventeenth, pan-India. Some of India’s best known fashion designers and artists showcased their latest creations in this year.
NIDHI THOLIA
Nidhi is a bright and creative alumnus of NIFT and has worked with one of India’s leading export firms, The Creative Group which designs & produces for some of the biggest labels in Europe. She married Pankaj who is also a designer and together they have been honoured with several awards.
SHANTANU GOENKA
Shantanu Goenka is a couture brand known for its exquisite craftsmanship and luxurious detailing. An alumnus of NIFT Kolkata’s inaugural batch and with an award for the most creative designer, he started his label specializing in haute couture, bridal and occasion wear for men and women. He is popular for his use of Swarovski crystals and exotic fabrics sourced from around the globe. His refined and laborious embroideries, classic styles and seamless finish have a loyal clientele globally.
SIMAR DUGAL
Based out of Delhi, Simar believes in the revival of old ancient embroideries and focuses on comfortable clothing which she believes is just as important as style.
VASUNDHARA
Vasundhara showcases her exclusive collection at StyleFile for yet another year. Drawing inspiration from the purity and serenity of Indian flowers, her carefully hand-crafted collection is all about spiritual significance.
PRAJJWAL CHOUDHURY
A degree holder in Painting and Print Making from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata and Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Prajjwal Choudhury has participated in numerous exhibitions across the globe. His work currently features in The ESSL Museum, Vienna. He gathers his preliminary fuel from everyday objects that are taken for granted, to engineer his thought-provoking creations.
ANUP MANDAL
Inspired by the socio-economic disbanding which is leading to an identity crisis, Anup Mandal’s work captures the rough and tough emotions of human existence. From leaving the village to the hanging future of urbanisation, he uses aluminium rods and sheets to bring out the starkness within the society we live in.
SAPTARSHI NASKAR
Saptarshi Naskar’s (born in 1979) paintings function in duality celebrating within a geometrical structure moment of nostalgia as well as the present reality. A Bachelors of Visual Art (Painting) from Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata (2003) and a Masters degree in Fine Arts (Painting) from Kala Bhavana Visva Bharati Shantiniketan (2005), Naskar has participated in several exhibitions in India and abroad – Sixth Sense, presented by Arushi Arts, Travancore Palace, New Delhi (2008), ‘Born Free’, Genesis Art Gallery, Kolkata (2007), to name a few.
He has been awarded the Certificate of Merit from Government College of Art and Craft, Kolkata (2001), a Silver Medal from Avantika Regional Art Exhibition, Kolkata (2002) and ‘Atul Bose Award’ from Government College of Art & Craft, Kolkata (2003).
PRAFULL SINGH
Prafull has done MFA from MS University, Baroda. He has received the Harmony Award (Reliance Industries) in 2004, Bendre-Hussain Award from Bombay Art Society in 2003 and Gujarat Lalit Kala Academy award in 1999. Most of his work displays surrealist overtones as he tries to transcend the everyday world of chaos and disharmony and reach a realm of peace guided by the practice of meditation.
