Archana Kochhar - India

Archana Kochhar started her journey 25 years ago and since then there has been no looking back. Known for her global design sensibilities, Archana has been showcasing her collection on National & International runways, like Lakmé to New York Fashion Week. Having revolutionized the bridal arena with her traditionally rooted exquisite embroideries and nouveau texturizing techniques in luscious color palettes; Her glamorous looks, Indian & contemporary silhouettes and craftsmanship, make Archana one of the most sought after designers for brides & grooms all over the world. Archana Kochhar has slowly carved a niche for herself. Her creations are well-acclaimed not only in India but also in UK, UAE, Hong Kong, Thailand, Canada and USA. She has worked closely with the tribal weavers from Jharkhand on the “Ahimsa silk” fabric, which is produced without killing a single silkworm. She has globalized this concept by showcasing this unique silk at the New York fashion week. Archana has been promoting the “Make in India” campaign in her different projects, which is an initiative by the honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Archana Kochhar is an educationalist and an avid writer; she provides mentorship in numerous colleges. She also writes columns for national dailies. She is one of the few designers who firmly believes in sharing her fashion platform with various philanthropic projects; she’s the goodwill ambassador for “Smile Foundation”, a charity organization supporting the cause of the girl child. She has helped in promoting the awareness of Acid burned victims through the “Bring beauty back” movement and made one of the acid-burn victim Reshma Qureshi take to the ramp at the prestigious New York Fashion week. Email:- [email protected], Instagram:- archanakochharoffical