Quick Info

ProfessionFashion designer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/08/1972
Age53 years
BirthplaceMumbai

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Physical Stats & More

Height162 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationB.Com
Additional TrainingNorthern Indian Textile Research Association, JD Institute (styling for Fashion & Photography, London), Fashion Institute of Technology New York (Costume Designing for Theater, Film & TV)

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesReading, writing, and travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SpouseRajiv Kochhar
ChildrenSimran Kochhar

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2014: Best designer of the year at the NBC Newsmakers Achievers Awards
  • 2015: Anokhi Excellence in Design award
  • 2015: Fashion Designer of the decade at India Leadership Conclave
  • 2017: World Icon Award at Dubai for extraordinary designing abilities and contributions to the fashion world
Founding Year of Brand1999
Brand LocationJuhu, Mumbai
Flagship StoresThree flagship stores under the name 'Archana Kochhar' in Mumbai (as of 2022)
Notable CollaborationsGalleries Lafayette Paris, international design houses including Kenzo, Christian Lacroix, Ungaro, and Nina Ricci
Fashion Week AppearancesLakme Fashion Week, India Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week (multiple seasons)
Notable CollectionsAhimsa Resam (2015), Banjara (2016), Warli, Bring Beauty Back movement collection

Style Quotient

Known for global design sensibilities blending Indian traditions with contemporary aesthetics
Specializes in exquisite embroideries and nouveau texturizing techniques
Prefers black-and-white color combinations
Works with luscious color-blocked palettes and traditional Indian craftsmanship
Designs range from pret to couture including lehengas, saris, gowns, anarkalis, tunics, and kaftans

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Archana is a renowned Indian designer without any formal academic degree in fashion.
2. At 16, she organized her clothes exhibition and delved into designing Indian bridal outfits at a small Mumbai shop post her marriage at 20.
3. Her work has been displayed at prestigious fashion weeks globally and includes projects such as Banjara and Warli in collaboration with PM Narendra Modi's Make in India initiative.
4. She presented the 'Ahimsa Resam' collection at the Indian Affairs’ 6th Annual India Leadership Conclave 2015 and the 'Banjara' style collection at New York Fashion Week 2016.
5. Archana's design preference leans towards black-and-white combinations, and she has a strong passion for writing, having contributed to Bombay Times and advocating for Trans Women's rights.
6. Her Ahimsa Silk collection, made without harming silkworms, was showcased at New York Fashion Week 2016 as part of the Make in India Campaign.
7. For her NYFW'18 showcase, she had acid burn victim Reshma Qureshi walk the ramp, which helped raise funds for surgeries for over one hundred acid-burn victims.
8. At age 9, she decided to become a fashion designer; at 16, she organized her clothes exhibition.
9. At age 18, she participated in her first trunk show with four friends creating fusion garments.
10. She married at age 20 and started designing womenswear in a small rented shop in Mumbai, later transitioning to Indian bridal outfits.
11. Her Ahimsa Silk (Peace Silk) collection, made without harming silkworms, was showcased at New York Fashion Week as part of the Make in India Campaign.
12. For her NYFW'18 showcase, she had acid burn victim Reshma Qureshi walk the ramp as part of the 'Bring Beauty Back' movement, which was covered by over 280 media houses globally including The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue.
13. She is a goodwill ambassador for Smile Foundation alongside Virat Kohli and Vikas Khanna, supporting girl child education.
14. She has collaborated with tribal artisans from Jharkhand, particularly for the Ahimsa Silk collection.
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