Krishna Mehta

Trivia

• The LFW is in its 10th year and will feature creations by over 50 designers culminating in September 22's grand finale.
• Models showcase creations by designer Krishna Mehta on the third day of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Spring/Summer 2010 in Mumbai on September 20, 2009.
• Krishna grew up with a balance, addressing the importance of environmental issues, gender rights, community development, etc.
• Krishna growing up in India, in between the haze of the old-world customs and the acceptance of modern values.
• Krishna uses her heritage as the starting and the ending point for all her design inspirations, re-living the classic design fundamentals of the country.
• As a designer, she speaks in muted tones, through pure fabrics and product innovations, which are evident in her garments---refined, elegant, and classic.
• Krishna Mehta`s tryst with designing began in February 1982.
• Accomplishing the fashion-designing masters in 1987 from Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai, Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai in 1981 and an extensive training in weaving at the Weavers Service Centre, Mumbai, Krishna joined the family business of garment exports in 1982.
• Working her way up from a Co-ordinator to merchandiser to fabric incharge and then to designer in a span of nine years.
• In 1991 Krishna took the fledgling Indian fashion industry by storm with her menswear.

Quotes

• “We Indians are fortunate, to be able to maintain a fine balance between the sensitivities of our diverse cultural heritage and the international outlook.”