Suneet Varma

Fashion Designer, Costume Stylist

Indian Delhi

Quick Info

ProfessionFashion Designer, Costume Stylist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/05/1964
Age61 years
BirthplaceDelhi

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Bio/Wiki

College/UniversityLondon School of Fashion, U. K.
Hobbies
  • Sculpting
  • Painting
  • Sketching

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm (5’ 7”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Sexual OrientationGay
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

SpouseRahul Arora (Marketing executive and Suneet's brand manager)
Parents
FatherLate Baldev Varma (Businessman)
MotherIndira Varma (Writer, Poet, Owner of a software and technology service)
Siblings
  • Vineet Varma
  • Geetika Seth

Family

Wife/PartnerRahul Arora
Parents
FatherLate Baldev Varma (Businessman)
MotherIndira Varma (Writer, Poet, Owner of a software and technology service)
Siblings
  • Vineet Varma
  • Geetika Seth

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2016: Named the 'Designer of the Year' at EDIDA
  • July 2019: Won FDCI Couture Hall of Fame Award
  • September 2021: Named the 'Designer of the Year' by India Fashion Awards
  • Awarded 'Designer of the Year' by MTV
  • Awarded the Designer of the Year several times by the Bollywood Fashion council in New York City

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Suneet Varma is a renowned Indian fashion designer and the owner of 'Suneet Varma Design Pvt. Ltd.'
2. He is known for designing costumes for Bollywood movies, including the Oscar-nominated work in 'Monsoon Wedding.'
3. A founding member of the Fashion Design Council Of India (FDCI).
4. Interned under French designers Nicole Farhi and Yves Saint Laurent after completing his education to begin his fashion career.
5. In 1993, he established his own fashion company, 'Suneet Varma Design Pvt. Ltd.'
6. His television debut was in 1997 with the show 'Suneet Varma – Style Guru.'
7. Co-hosted the Indian launch of Omega watches with Cindy Crawford in 1999.
8. Introduced his first prĂŞt collection, Le SPICE, at the India Fashion Week in 2003.
9. Took his collections international in 2005 by showcasing them at Milan and Rome Fashion Week.
10. Collaborated with BMW Motors, Arttd’inox, and Judith Leiber on various projects.
11. In 2010, he created the world’s longest embroidered sari.
12. Published his first book, 'Suneet Varma,' in 2013.
13. Showcased his collection at the Hammer Museum in Beverly Hills in 2013.
14. Married Rahul Arora in 2013.
15. Collaborated with Tuscan Verve and Swarovski on exclusive collections.
16. Helped create an affordable brand, 'RIVER,' in 2020.
17. Partnered with the Government of India to promote handlooms and textiles.
18. Associated with brands like Carolina Herrera and Donna Karan, both nationally and internationally.
19. Launched his couture collection in 1987 after apprenticeship with Yves Saint Laurent in Paris.
20. Worked for Arvind Mills on a tie-up project with fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt.
21. Made his fashion debut in 1991.
22. First Indian designer to design the interiors of the BMW 7 series.
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