Rohit Bal

The Indian fashion designer, Rohit Bal, known for his innovative blending of the sub-continent’s cultural heritage with contemporary design, has died.

Bal credited his early childhood experiences of his mother’s shawls and saris with his success, saying that “Fabric is the… lifeblood of fashion”, and his understanding of materials and techniques resulted in a label worn by local and international stars. You can see some of his luxurious creations here.

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