Ritu Kumar: Latest News, Biography, Net Worth, Photos & Videos

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Born 11 November 1944
Birth Place Amritsar
Nationality Indian
Profession Fashion Designer
Company Ritu Kumar Fashion
Citizenship British Raj, India, Dominion Of India
Residence Delhi
Awards Padma Shri 2013

Ritu Kumar BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025

Ritu Kumar: A Pioneer of Indian Fashion Ritu Kumar, a name synonymous with Indian fashion, has significantly shaped the industry through her innovative designs and entrepreneurial spirit. Her career showcases a deep understanding of India’s rich textile heritage, blended with contemporary aest...

Ritu Kumar PERSONAL LIFE

Education

Briarcliff CollegeNew York, Lady Irwin CollegeDelhi

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RITU KUMAR NEWS

Ritu Kumar at 80: How she drew Indian fashion out of the colonial yoke by rescuing block prints and lost textiles

August 17, 2025 8:31 am

Ritu Kumar’s fashion story began under trees and with burnt wooden blocks. It has grown to become one of the country’s most respected labels. Now 80, she is writing a book on reclaiming lost textile traditions that laid the template for Indian couture

India Couture Week 2023: Aditi Rao Hydari radiates timeless grace as she walks for Ritu Kumar

July 27, 2023 3:13 pm

"A tale of textile magic ensues, unfolding with the splendour of Kashmiri embroidery," the designer wrote, describing Aditi's look.

Adorable Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul twin in Haldi ceremony outfits

January 31, 2023 9:34 am

The newlyweds recently shared photographs of their Haldi ceremony, which was a magical affair.

'In this country, there are unrecorded, undiscovered textiles in every village and town': Ritu Kumar

May 24, 2022 12:28 pm

Fashion designer Ritu Kumar takes a look back at her journey that started with two tables and four hand block printers in Calcutta, to 93 retail stores across the country and five sub-brands. She also talks about the evolution of fashion in India

ED probe against Punjab MLA: Designers Manish Malhotra, Sabyasachi, Ritu Kumar summoned

June 24, 2021 8:07 am

The fashion designers have been summoned for questioning in a money laundering probe involving Punjab politician Sukhpal Singh Khaira.

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'Diana was a patron of my store in London': Ritu Kumar

April 22, 2021 12:11 pm

"She would cycle down to the store, park at Mayfair behind our store, and walk the few minutes to it," the ace designer shared on Instagram

Simar Dugal: One of India's top models who started her career after becoming a mother

August 13, 2020 6:59 pm

Simar Dugal also became a designer; many Bollywood celebrities wore her creations

Tech, newer platforms, reinventing: How designers plan to weather pandemic and beyond

May 05, 2020 7:10 pm

Growth only happens when you are uncomfortable. “The only way to be at the moment is to reinvent, analyse and take this time to create ways to stay relevant,” says designer Tarun Tahiliani.

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Three women designers who orchestrate the world of fashion

March 08, 2020 1:30 pm

Fashion designers Ritu Kumar, Neeta Lulla and Payal Khandwala talk about paving the way in the world of fashion, how they fought all odds and what has inspired them since the beginning.

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Lakme Fashion Week kicks off today in Mumbai with big names on the ramp and a bigger thrust on sustainability

February 12, 2020 8:46 am

The line-up this year has some big names returning to Mumbai, while the young, newer ones continue to lead from the front.

RITU KUMAR PHOTOS

Disha Patani is a gorgeous showstopper for Ritu Kumar at LFW W/F 2017

August 16, 2017 9:02 pm

Disha Patani looked radiant as she walked down the ramp for designer Ritu Kumar on the first day of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017. The actor wore a beautiful, breezy outfit with bright floral embroidery on it.