Sujit Meher
| Sujit Meher | |
|---|---|
 Sujit Meher | |
| Born |
10 February 1989 Kalahandi, Odisha, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | National Institute of Fashion Technology |
| Occupation | Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur, Author |
| Notable work | Dreams Beyond Grades |
| Website |
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Sujit Meher (Odia: ସୁଜିତ୍ ମେହେର) is an Indian fashion designer, young entrepreneur and an author based in Bangalore and an alumnus of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore.
Early life and education
Born and brought up in Odisha, Meher was studying to graduate in Engineering, when he decided to change his career path and applied for the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Bangalore.[1] He graduated in 2013,[2] studying in Fashion and lifestyle accessories design and also did research and project on Indian handicraft jewellery.[3] In 2012 he had helped organize the annual Odisha festival, Nuakhai, incorporating a fashion show.[3]
Career
In early 2013, Meher was appointed as designer of a Bollywood production and distribution company Eros International.[4][5]
In September 2013 he presented his first design collection with Sambalpuri handloom fabric with the theme of "Folk Fashion". At 24, he founded the "Tilottama" brand, named after his grandmother. His designs blend ikat designed fabric with cotton and silk and are known as Sambalpuri .[6] [7] He launched his second line of collections under the name of "Story of Tradition" in December 2013.[8] [9] [10] In June 2014 Meher launched another line named Noor-E-Tilottama, a range of designs for the mass market.[11]
Meher has been involved in the promotion of khadi products under the direction of the Odisha Khadi and Village Industry Board[12][13]
In March 2014 Meher was awarded young Designer-Cum-Entrepreneur for the year 2014 By GCC group.[14]
Author
In October 2015, his debut book, the realistic fiction based on his true life story Dreams Beyond Grades, chronicling his journey as a designer and entrepreneur was published and became a best-seller. His debut novel Dreams Beyond Grades, which speaks about the importance of pursuing one's dreams beyond school colleges grading and point system. [15]
References
- ↑ "Interview of Designer Sujit Meher - The Rising Star - Sujit Meher". Mumbai, India: youth incorporated magazine. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
- ↑ "Odisha"s got talent - Designer Sujit Meher". www.nuaodisha.com/. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
- 1 2 "Ikkat drapes team up with European fashion". Culcutta, India: www.telegraphindia.com. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- ↑ "Odia designer to showcase 'folk fashion' at Bangalore show". articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
- ↑ "Sujit Meher : Indigenous Fashion Designer of Dharamgarh to Promote Sambalpuri ethnic garments – Odisha". www.eodisha.org/. 28 October 2013. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
- ↑ "Designs that speak of Odisha". The Times of India. Retrieved 2014-02-03.
- ↑ "Meet the youngest designer cum entrepreneur from Odisha – Sujit Meher, the man behind "Tilottama"". www.bepara.com/. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
- ↑ ""Story of Tradition" by Sujit Meher". www.telegraphindia.com/. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
- ↑ "Top Indian Fashion Designers of all Times". Mumbai, India: www.metromela.com/. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
- ↑ "सुजीत मेहेर". New Delhi, India: www.bhaskar.com/dainikbhaskar2010. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- ↑ "Sujit Meher ready to stun fashionistas". www.telegraphindia.com/. Retrieved 2015-02-22.
- ↑ "Odisha Khadi & Village Industries Board to tie up with Karnataka Government, Odisha Current News, Odisha Latest Headlines". orissadiary.com.
- ↑ "State Khadi to Find Avenues in K'taka". newindianexpress.com.
- ↑ "Honour for designer". www.telegraphindia.com/. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
- ↑ "Words of wisdom from Kalahandi designer="The Telegraph"". Nov 18, 2015.