Quick Info
| Profession | Fashion designer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/08/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Archana Kochhar
01/05/2025
Archana Kochhar partnered with lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Solitario on a new sustainable jewellery collection called the Sustainable Bling Line. The collaboration extended her focus on ethical and eco-conscious design into accessories.
09/03/2025
Archana Kochhar was selected as one of the official fashion designers for the 71st Miss World competition held in India. She shared that the collection for the event drew on Indian artisanship and was created for the pageant’s return to the country after 28 years.
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Bio/Wiki
| Archana Kochhar is a renowned Indian fashion designer known for blending traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary global aesthetics. Despite lacking a formal degree in fashion design, she has built a successful career starting from a small shop in Mumbai after her marriage at age 20. She is celebrated for her 'Ahimsa Silk' (Peace Silk) collection, which is made without harming silkworms, and for championing sustainable and ethical fashion practices. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 162 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | B.Com |
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| Additional Training | Northern 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 Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Hobbies | Reading, writing, and travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Rajiv Kochhar |
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| Children | Simran Kochhar |
Career
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Founding Year of Brand | 1999 |
| Brand Location | Juhu, Mumbai |
| Flagship Stores | Three flagship stores under the name 'Archana Kochhar' in Mumbai (as of 2022) |
| Notable Collaborations | Galleries Lafayette Paris, international design houses including Kenzo, Christian Lacroix, Ungaro, and Nina Ricci |
| Fashion Week Appearances | Lakme Fashion Week, India Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week (multiple seasons) |
| Notable Collections | Ahimsa 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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