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Since the brand does not follow a definite design graph or trend, and rather tends to focus on the aesthetic of design, there is always a requisition for innovation.
Various new techniques are always being discovered, innovated and introduced to ensure quality and fluidity of the product.
It has been consciously decided to approach the industry from a fresh perspective, and aimed to innovate rather than replicate existing models.
The works are a narrative vehicle, and the designs are canvases for our artistic abstractions. Our themes tend to embody unusual dualities like contemporary nostalgia, postmodern vintage and bold femininity.
STATEMENT OF ART:Since the brand does not follow a definite design graph or trend, and rather tends to focus on the aesthetic of design, there is always a requisition for innovation.
Various new techniques are always being discovered, innovated and introduced to ensure quality and fluidity of the product.
It has been consciously decided to approach the industry from a fresh perspective, and aimed to innovate rather than replicate existing models.
The works are a narrative vehicle, and the designs are canvases for our artistic abstractions. Our themes tend to embody unusual dualities like contemporary nostalgia, postmodern vintage and bold femininity.
Design, whether one thinks of my work within Fashion and/or Art, to me is a license to create a movement .. an experience .. to share my mood board and inspirations
When people say Poetry In Motion, it conjures theatre, the enactment of beautifully written poems. There's always a sense of drama being unfolded, subtly and carefully. It's the delivery.
I believe fabric, and the movement of it, is poetry in motion in its own right. I look into the dreamy, wistful and quietly romantic side of poetry to lend its calm charm to the works thus produced. I inject doses of drama, as I'm known to do, but on a more tender backbone.
The meat of the seasons are my version of Vaudeville, and the bones to which the meat sticks on is my love of nostalgia and my love of the performance art!
My work is a culmination of visual diaspora, where concepts and influences range from travel, memories and a need for pushing the boundary.
It draws inspiration from local influences and observations, where pieces in every collection use varied raw materials, fusing ideas collected through travel and multi-cultural interaction.
Each experience, from sensory to the subconscious is individually crafted.
Using fashion as a base, we use different mediums like styling, photography,
videography and art installations as a collective spectrum.
Whichever the current concept, we aim to be a friend of both the sciences and of l’amour.
It is done so by staying ahead of the trends, while still retaining a love for nostalgia and romanticism.
Re-invent and hence Re-discover
“The Age of Wonder”
ORGANIZATION:
Littleshilpa
NON-DESIGN OCCUPATION:
Fashion stylist, clothing advisor Media, graphic, printing, culture, design
EDUCATION:
- 2018, March, Masters in Creative Direction – Polimoda, Florence
- 2003, Summer School at Central Saint Martins as part of Charles Wallace Trust Scholarship through the British Council to study Millinery
- 2000, Summer School at London College of Fashion , London
- 2000, Summer School at Central Saint Martins , London ( Jewellery Techniques)
- 1996, Diploma in Jewellery Design at the PVPolytechnic,SNDT Womens University
- 1996, Diploma in Apparel Manufacture and Design from the PVPolytechnic, SNDT Womens University, Mumbai , India
- 1994, TYBSC in Botany from D. G. Ruparel college , Mumbai, India
- 1991, HSC from SIES College , Mumbai, India
- 1989, SSC from Canossa Convent High School,Mumbai, India
EXPERIENCE:
- 2008-2017, BRAND : Littleshilpa (Proprietor / Creative Director)
Offers : Millinery, Conceptual Jewelry, Epaulets,
Bowties, Couture works, Streetwear
- 2006-2017, FASHION STYLING : Designers , Brands , Advertising Campaigns, Editorials , Fashion shows, Feature films
- 2006-2017, EVENTS : Product launch, Openings
- 2006-2017, CONSULTATION : Creative Direction , Art Direction
- 2005, Apprenticeship at Philip Treacy – London
PRIVATE EXHIBITIONS:
- 2010-2017, Fashion Week - seasonal collection presentations
- 2014-2017 Fashion Week - seasonal collection presentations
- 2017 Fashion Week - seasonal collection presentation
- 2008-2017 Fashion Week- India- seasonal collection shows/
presentations
MIXED EXHIBITIONS:
- 2015 and 2016, Fashion week: Collection showcase at Super 8, a designer collective shortlisted by Sara Maino, Vogue Italia
-2014, Future of Fashion is Now : Showcased a piece from collection Grey Matters at Museum Boijmans, van Beuningen in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
-2014, Project Identity : Invited to showcase a customised garment as part of a group show during Month of Design Ljubljana (MoD), Slovenia
-2014, -Vogue Italia : The Pulse Of New Talents - Shortlisted as 1 of 10 designers all over the globe to create headpieces in celebration of 50 Years of Vogue Italia
-2013, MoBA : Fetishism in fashion Biennale , Arnhem : Showcased 2 pieces at the exhibit and invited as a speaker
- 2012, Museum of Modern Art ,Copenhagen : Collections exhibited at the India Fashion Now show
- 2010, Morte Gallery : group show , ad infinitum : showcasing headpieces
- 2010, Gallery320: Group show, shown 1 headpiece with photography
- 2010, Gallery , Mumbai , India – installation and photography as part of a group show
- 2010, gallery , Delhi : group show , fashion and art
- 2010, G–20 summit – Seoul fashion art biennale – invited to show fashion / art work from India
- 2008 Art - Recyled Art Festival,Barcelona- showcased installations and photography
- 2007, Moving installations with Attakallari Dancers at the Trafalgar Square Festival , London
-2007, Installation at Desigual store (London) for the Regent Street Festival
-2007, Mumbadevi – A video and Art Installation project showcased at the Victoria & Albert Museum , London
-2007, Invasion of the Unidentified Female Objects– A Photography exhibition of headpieces as part of a group show at the C&L Gallery, Mumbai, India
-2006/07, MUMBADEVI – An installation of Photographs and Fashion Accessories created from inspirations in Bombay streets at Lille 3000 , Bombay Maximum City
EVENTS:
- Taj Group of Hotels:
Conceptual installations and fashion show for launch of the 100th Taj Hotel
AWARDS:
- 2017/18, Scholarship from NJAL for Masters in Creative Direction at Polimoda
- 2015-2017, Super 8 , a designer collective shortlisted by Sara Maino , Vogue Italia showcase at Milan Fashion week
- 2014, Pepsi -Vogue Italia : The Pulse Of New Talents - Shortlisted as 1 of 10 designers all over the globe to create headpieces in celebration of 50 Years of Vogue Italia
- 2012, Fortune Magazine : included in list of 5 people to watch out for
- 2011, Finalist at ITS – International Talent Support – Jewelry Design – july
- 2009, Headonism– London Fashion week: Shortlisted as one of the 5 Milliners to showcase a collection at the Opening show, curated by Stephen Jones
- 2009 and 2010,Best Accessory Designer award – Marie Claire Fashion awards , India
- 2008, 2009 and 2010, Best Accessory Designer award – Elle magazine , India
- 2009, Finalist at the Entrepreneur of the year Award - British Council , India
- 2003, Charles Wallace Trust Scholarship through The British Council to Study Millinery at Central Saint Martins , London
- 1999, Alumni Trophy from SNDT University
- 1999, Runner-up at the Femina Miss India, Designer of the Year Award
- 1996, Recipient of the coveted FFolio Trophy at graduation show for Most Creative and Original Collection
- 1996, Runner-up trophy at the Shoppers' Stop Designer of The Year Award
- 1996, Finalist at the Smirnoff International Fashion Awards as well as The Swarnanjali Jewellery Design Contest
PRESS APPEARANCES:
- 2012, Fortune Magazine : included in list of 5 people to watch out for
- 2011, List of New Fashion Influencers – Vogue , India
- 2011, The Fashion Power List , India , Indian Express newspaper
- 2010, Noovo Magazine - Cover
- 2009, India Today- Cover
- 2010, Article, British Asian style, V7A publication, pages 82-83
- 2011, Headgirl shoot, Wallpaper magazine, May issue
- 2012, Crowning glories, article, Selvedge Magazine, UK, pages 33-37
- 2012, Material girl article, Surface asia magazine, page22
- 2013, Fashion section,Scalpel magazine, Pages 89-91
ACCOLADES:
- Scholarship from NJAL for Masters in Creative Direction at Polimoda 2017-2018
- Best Accessory Designer award – Marie Claire Fashion awards , India 2009 and 2010
- Best Accessory Designer award – Elle magazine , India 2008, 2009 and 2010
- Charles Wallace Trust Scholarship through The British Council to Study Millinery at Central Saint Martins , London 2003
- Alumni Trophy from SNDT University 1999
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English
COMPUTER LITERACY:
Basic Photoshop and InDesign
COLLECTIONS:
2007, Photography works sold to private collectors from UFO series
JURY MEMBERSHIPS:
- 2016, jury for Fashion graduates, LS Raheja College, Mumbai, India
- 2016, jury for MTV model hunt
HOBBIES:
Read, Music, Travel
CLIENTELE:
- Taj Group of Hotels:
Conceptual installations and fashion show for launch of the 100th Taj Hotel + Design Bridal Suite : The Gold Box at Taj Surajkund
- Lakme Cosmetics : Styled advertising campaigns 2004-2007
WEB SITE:
www.littleshilpa.com
PORTFOLIO URL:
littleshilpa.com
REGISTRATION DATE:
2017-08-20 21:03:07
COUNTRY/REGION:
India
ACCOUNT TYPE:
Professional
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