| 1. Ritu Kumar is a prominent female fashion designer in India with 40 years of experience in the industry. |
| 2. She was born into a well-to-do family in Amritsar, Punjab, with highly educated parents who supported her education choices. |
| 3. Inspired by her background in art history and museology, she pursued a career in fashion designing. |
| 4. Ritu Kumar met her husband, Shashi Kumar, during her graduation at Lady Irwin College, and they later got married. |
| 5. In 1969, she began her career in Kolkata, using hand-block printing and a few small tables. |
| 6. Starting with evening clothes and bridal wear in the 1960s and 1970s, she established herself in the international market. |
| 7. By 1996, Ritu Kumar had expanded her business to New York, Paris, and London. |
| 8. She introduced Boutique culture in India under the brand name ‘RITU.’ |
| 9. In 2002, she worked on her first designing project for the movie 'Bollywood Hollywood.' |
| 10. Ritu Kumar and her son Amrish Kumar launched the sub-brand 'LABEL.' |
| 11. She designed costumes for the Indian film “No Fathers in Kashmir.” |
| 12. Her book “Costumes and Textiles of Royal India” was published in October 1999. |
| 13. Ritu Kumar focuses on traditional printing, weaving techniques, and natural fabrics in her designs. |
| 14. With over 35 fashion stores in 14+ cities in India, she has made a significant mark in the industry. |
| 15. She initiated the video campaign “Beautiful Hands” to support indigenous craftsmen. |
| 16. As a founder of AIACA, she contributes to promoting artisans and craft worker welfare. |
| 17. Ritu Kumar has been instrumental in reviving Zardozi work in India, a famous art from the Mughal era. |
| 18. She is the founder of Ritika Private Limited, which includes four fashion brand portfolios. |
| 19. Ritu Kumar pioneered the revival of traditional handicrafts, starting with a small handicrafts business in the 1960s. |
| 20. She launched the Zardozi collection in New Delhi in 1985 after years of research and innovation in the technique. |
| 21. Her designs have been worn by celebrities including Princess Diana, Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai, and Lara Dutta. |
| 22. She has designed outfits for Miss India pageant winners on international platforms such as Miss Universe and Miss Asia-Pacific. |
