Anita Dongre

Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur

Indian Bandra, West Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionFashion Designer, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/10/1963
Age62 years
BirthplaceBandra, West Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Latest News about Anita Dongre

15/04/2025

Anita Dongre announced that her fashion house revenue crossed ₹1,000 crore in 2025, marking a significant growth from ₹789 crore in 2019. The company now employs over 2,500 people and operates 1,000+ stores across 114 cities in India and internationally, including New York.

10/02/2025

Anita Dongre successfully bought back nearly 40 percent of her brand from equity firm General Atlantic, asserting full family ownership of House of Anita Dongre. This strategic move allows her to maintain complete control over her fashion empire while continuing to expand her global presence.

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Bio/Wiki

Famous ForHer fashion house, 'House of Anita Dongre'
Net WorthUSD 10 million
Full NameAnita Dongre
Also Known AsAnita Dongre Sawlani

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • NM College, Mumbai
  • SNDT University
  • Premlila Vithaldas Polytechnic of SNDT Women's University
Qualifications
  • Graduate in Commerce
  • A degree in Fashion
  • A degree in Fashion Design

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherPushpa Sawlani (Homemaker)
MotherPushpa Sawlani (Homemaker)
Siblings
  • Mukesh Sawlani (Businessman)
  • Meena Sehra (Businessman)
  • Priyanka Hira
SpousePravin Dongre (Businessman)
ChildrenYash Dongre (Businessman)

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • GR8 Flo Women Achievers Award for ‘Excellence in Fashion Design’ (2008)
  • ‘Excellence in Fashion Design’ Award by The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ladies Organization, Bombay Chapter (2013)
  • EY Entrepreneur of the year award (2014)
  • Pantene Shine Award for helping women shine
  • Fame Award for ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur – Fashion and Lifestyle’ (2020)
  • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
  • First Indian designer to introduce standard sizing for women
Milestones
  • Founded House of Anita Dongre in 1995
  • Launched jewellery brand 'Anita Dongre Pink City'
  • Rebranded AND Designs India Limited to House of Anita Dongre in 2015
  • Introduced 'Anita Dongre Grassroot' to her fashion house
  • Founded multiple successful brands including 'AND' and 'Global Desi'
  • Revenue crossed ₹1,000 crore in 2025, up from ₹789 crore in 2019
  • Company employs over 2,500 people with 1,000+ stores across 114 cities in India and abroad

Favourites

FoodHors d’oeuvre
Travel Destination(s)
  • Paris
  • New York
ColorWhite

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Anita Dongre was born in Mumbai to a traditional Hindu family.
2. She began her career designing clothes for local boutiques before founding 'House of Anita Dongre' in 1995.
3. Anita is a dog lover with 5 pet dogs.
4. She is the first female entrepreneur in her family.
5. To start her business, Anita borrowed funds from her father.
6. Anita has designed clothing for notable figures such as Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, Hillary Clinton, and Kim Kardashian.
7. Her brand includes five distinct labels: Global Desi, Grassroot, AND, her eponymous flagship line, and Pinkcity.
8. The House of Anita Dongre has over 270 stores worldwide.
9. She recently bought back nearly 40 percent of her brand from equity firm General Atlantic, asserting full family ownership.
10. She is an ethical vegan, environmentalist, and revivalist of local craft, advocating compassionate living with no fur or leather in her designs.
11. House of Anita Dongre was founded in 1995 by Anita Dongre, Meena Sehra, and Mukesh Sawlani.
12. She is an introvert who loves fashion
13. Her designs are available under four distinct brands: AND (Western wear), Global Desi (ethnic wear), Anita Dongre (bridal, couture pret, menswear), and Anita Dongre Grassroot (organic clothes)
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