Fashion Designer
Anamika Khanna is an Indian fashion designer who has been praised for her fusion of traditional Indian textiles and techniques with Western silhouette and tailoring. She is the first Indian designer to have an international label, "Ana mika". Her creations are sold online and offline stores across India and abroad.
Khanna was born in Jodhpur in 1971. She studied fashion design at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi. After graduating, she worked as an assistant to several leading Indian designers before launching her own label in 1999.
Khanna's designs have been worn by celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. She has also dressed several international dignitaries, including Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Khanna has won numerous awards for her work, including the Hello! Hall of Fame Award for Designer of the Year, the Bharat Nirman Achievers Award, and the Marudhar Gaurav Award. She was also named one of the 50 Style Icons of the Year by Elle magazine in 2006.
Khanna is a strong advocate for sustainable fashion. She uses eco-friendly fabrics and processes in her designs, and she has also worked with the United Nations to raise awareness about the environmental impact of the fashion industry.
Khanna is a leading figure in the Indian fashion industry. She is known for her innovative designs, her commitment to sustainability, and her support of Indian artisans. She is an inspiration to designers around the world.