Manoviraj Khosla

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Manoviraj Khosla
Born
Bengaluru, India
NationalityIndian
Education The Doon School
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
American College for the Applied Arts, London
Occupation(s) Fashion designer
Costume designer
Years active1990-present
Known for Fashion design, costume design
Website www.manovirajkhosla.com

Manoviraj Khosla is an Indian fashion designer based in Bengaluru who retails under his eponymous label. [1] [2] He also works as a costume designer, whose work has featured in Indian films like Lessons in Forgetting . [3]

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Education

Khosla was educated at The Doon School in Dehradun, and then got a bachelor's degree in commerce from. St. Xavier's College, Kolkata. [4] He then went to study fashion design at the American College for the Applied Arts in London. [5] [6]

Work

Khosla launched his label in 1990, first producing menswear and later expanding to include womenswear. [2] In 1995, Khosla launched his first 'Kingfisher Line' in association with the UB Group. [4] The Kingfisher Line was later reinterpreted and launched in different versions in 2003 and 2010. [6] In 2011, Khosla showcased his line at the first Force India Octane Nights fashion show. [7] Khosla's style draws inspiration from both Indian and Western aesthetics, and focuses on experimenting with various cuts and fabrics. [2] In contrast to luxury Indian couture labels, Khosla ensures affordability of the pieces produced under his label. [8]

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