Shantanu Goenka

Shantanu Goenka
Residence Kolkata
Nationality Indian
Education National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Kolkata
Occupation Fashion designer

Shantanu Goenka is an Indian fashion designer based in Kolkata. He currently sells clothes through his own label.

The designer is a NIFT pass out of Kolkata's inaugural batch. Goenka also went for his internship under designer JJ Valaya. His forte is Indian trousseau and bridal wear for women although he also designs menswear occasionally only on request. Apart from his couture line, he has also launched his prêt and diffusion lines that have been positively received. The hallmark of his design philosophy is - not being afraid to experiment as he himself says, "I always wanted to do creative clothing" & "Couture is only a source of sustenance".[1]

Design Philosophy

Shantanu’s clothes have a glamorous feel to them. A lot of pieces from his collections are jewellery inspired with age old embroideries, colour, fabric, silhouettes and styling which is portrayed in his collection. Goenka's unique sense of style and adaptability to newness leave his mark on every creation. He is also the only designer in Kolkata to have signed a quality branding contract with Swarovski .

Career

In 2011, the designer showcased his collection on Day 3 of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week which received positive reviews. The inspiration was taken from the Victorian era which reflected in the range presented.[2]

In 2012, the spring summer range of Goenka showcased at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week titled Chateau de Versailles was very well received.The collection created a beautiful imagery of Versailles, its baroque architecture, the colossal murals, rows of monumental statues, fine furniture, the geometric design of the garden and the great fountain outside in the yard. The innovation & creativity was personified with a muse like Marie Antoinette in terms of both style and design. The range was inspired by Lee Alexander McQueen whose history as designer lies for his British tailoring. "The collection is a tribute to this fashion legend and hope I have done justice." said Goenka in an interview after the show. The use of colours were subtle which varied from pistachio greens, teals, rich jam pinks, creamy whites, vintage rose & marmalade gold reflecting the mood of Versailles. Frilly short dresses with dramatic collars and slender waist over leggings, satin gowns, knee-length pleated dresses, puffy short silk dresses, corset tops with floral printed skirts, and asymmetrical dresses with dense thread work coordinated with candy pink leggings could be seen on the ramp. Bollywood actress Neha Kulkarni from Vashi aged 22 years old was the showstopper who wore a white gown with burnished gold embellishments around the hip and bust with a no-makeup look.[3]

Goenka had also designed the garment of Bengali actor Jeet for his wedding.[4]

Shantanu Goenka is the Associate Design Member of Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)

With his growing interests in expansion and huge acceptance and demand for his creations, he has been receiving offers from innumerable renowned stores both nationally as well as internationally.

The designer retails through his studio in Kolkata, his creations are also available at-

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Associate Designer Members Shantanu Goenka (Associate Member)". Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "I was back in the Victorian era". The Times Of India. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2012. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  3. ↑ Mittra, Anwesha (9 February 2012). "Goenka finds his Marie Antoinette in Kangna". The Times Of India. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  4. ↑ Sen, Zinia (28 February 2011). "The big fat wedding of Jeet & Mohna". The Times Of India. Retrieved 16 December 2012.

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