Sonalika Sahay - - A Sensational Model
Sonalika Sahay has come a long way from her hometown of Hazaribagh in Jharkhand to being the sensational face of Christian Dior. Sonalika Sahay - the new face of an international luxury watch brand in India, walks tall as the brand’s ambassador sensation of the year. Read more
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone, the Fresh One in the Liril and Close-Up ads. The 18-year-old daughter of legendary badminton player Prakash Padukone is fast becoming modelling world’s one of the most sought after faces, all set to don the mantle of the next supermodel. Read more
Sunil Padwal - - The Magical Sculptor
Bold, simple, immaculate - are a few adjectives that would describe Sunil Padwal and his work. They catch your eye even if you are just passing by, and this glimpse takes you into a journey of thought and reflection. Read more
A D Singh - - Rejected IIM-A & now a Fashion Tycoon
At just 18, AD Singh aced the CAT and earned offers from IIM Calcutta and IIM Ahmedabad. For millions of management students in India, it would have been a dream come true. But AD Singh had a plan and it didn’t include an MBA.
“I rejected the offers because I wanted to pursue my true passion, fashion. It was a difficult decision, but my father actually made it easier; he tore up the acceptance papers and enrolled me in fashion studies at Wigan and Leigh.” He says.
Today, just 25 years old, AD is one of the hottest names in Indian fashion. He’s particularly renowned for Indian bridal wear and semi-formal attire. His creations drip with semi-precious stones and crystals, ranging in price from Rs 40,000 to priceless.
“I’ve worked with Paris Hilton, Christina Aguilera and Naomi Campbell. I’ve designed for Nelly Furtado. I sip drinks with the who’s who of Mumbai. I have a store opening in South Africa. My line is going to be launched in Dubai. And I’ve only been open for about three years. To be honest, I’m just getting started.” He exclaims.
AD is quick to emphasise the glamorous aspects of his lifestyle, but his story is three-dimensional. He’s a self-admitted workaholic and can be found in the Juhu store bearing his name seven days a week, 365 days a year.
“Sometimes, I actually feel left out. I don’t get to enjoy the normal, small things that someone my age should be enjoying. Like seeing a film in the afternoon; I can’t even remember the last time I went to see a movie with a few of my friends. Between a 70+ hour work week, social obligations and public appearances, hardly anything fits into my schedule.”
Upen Patel
Upen Patel is a much sought after model. A Britain-born Indian, he has modelled for brands such as Hugo Boss, Paul Smith and Zegna. Upen is a global name on the fashion front. Currently he has bagged some big campaigns with names like Wendell Rodricks, Vikram Phadnis and Westside. Read more
Deepika Padukone, the Fresh One in the Liril and Close-Up ads. The 18-year-old daughter of legendary badminton player Prakash Padukone is fast becoming modelling world’s one of the most sought after faces, all set to don the mantle of the next supermodel. Read more
Sunil Padwal - - The Magical Sculptor
Bold, simple, immaculate - are a few adjectives that would describe Sunil Padwal and his work. They catch your eye even if you are just passing by, and this glimpse takes you into a journey of thought and reflection. Read more
A D Singh - - Rejected IIM-A & now a Fashion Tycoon
At just 18, AD Singh aced the CAT and earned offers from IIM Calcutta and IIM Ahmedabad. For millions of management students in India, it would have been a dream come true. But AD Singh had a plan and it didn’t include an MBA.
“I rejected the offers because I wanted to pursue my true passion, fashion. It was a difficult decision, but my father actually made it easier; he tore up the acceptance papers and enrolled me in fashion studies at Wigan and Leigh.” He says.
Today, just 25 years old, AD is one of the hottest names in Indian fashion. He’s particularly renowned for Indian bridal wear and semi-formal attire. His creations drip with semi-precious stones and crystals, ranging in price from Rs 40,000 to priceless.
“I’ve worked with Paris Hilton, Christina Aguilera and Naomi Campbell. I’ve designed for Nelly Furtado. I sip drinks with the who’s who of Mumbai. I have a store opening in South Africa. My line is going to be launched in Dubai. And I’ve only been open for about three years. To be honest, I’m just getting started.” He exclaims.
AD is quick to emphasise the glamorous aspects of his lifestyle, but his story is three-dimensional. He’s a self-admitted workaholic and can be found in the Juhu store bearing his name seven days a week, 365 days a year.
“Sometimes, I actually feel left out. I don’t get to enjoy the normal, small things that someone my age should be enjoying. Like seeing a film in the afternoon; I can’t even remember the last time I went to see a movie with a few of my friends. Between a 70+ hour work week, social obligations and public appearances, hardly anything fits into my schedule.”
Upen Patel
Upen Patel is a much sought after model. A Britain-born Indian, he has modelled for brands such as Hugo Boss, Paul Smith and Zegna. Upen is a global name on the fashion front. Currently he has bagged some big campaigns with names like Wendell Rodricks, Vikram Phadnis and Westside. Read more
Upen Patel is a much sought after model. A Britain-born Indian, he has modelled for brands such as Hugo Boss, Paul Smith and Zegna. Upen is a global name on the fashion front. Currently he has bagged some big campaigns with names like Wendell Rodricks, Vikram Phadnis and Westside. Read more
