Studio Payal Jain took root in 1993 after her return
to India as a graduate summa cum laude from the Fashion
Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Francisco,
U.S.A.
Awarded the President's Honour Roll at the Institute,
Payal gained valuable experience working with some
prestigious European fashion houses during the course.
During her stay in the U.S., Payal also worked at
Fritzi California and San Francisco Clothings Bank.
Subsequently Payal worked with leading couturiers
Jacqueline de Brey and Ulrich Engler in Europe.
Since its inception Studio Payal Jain has come a long
way. It is recognised today as a leading salon de
couture in India. And the Payal Jain oeuvre is to
be found at exclusive boutiques in India, Greece and
England.
A singular feature of Studio Payal Jain is the seamless
integration of design and production processes with
the revival of traditional crafts being an important
leitmotif. Most fabrics used in Payal Jain ensembles
are unique and have been hand-woven in the Studio's
weaving unit. Working with diverse fabrics like silk,
cotton, wool and linen, she endeavours to experiment
and to create something different.
Printing is done manually with natural vegetable dyes
at the Studio's print atelier. Combining age-old Indian
techniques with a modern approach, master printers
at the atelier produce striking, unorthodox prints.
Different each season, these eclectic prints are a
hallmark of the Studio. Another strength of the Studio
is hand embroidery where traditional motifs and techniques
are continuously re-interpreted to suit contemporary
fashion trends. The forte of Studio Payal Jain is
women's wear including eco-friendly accessories like
jewellery, scarves, shoes and hats.
The modern, fashion conscious woman has three lines
to choose from, each with exclusive designs and garments
that are one of a kind. La ligne heureuse is an exciting
and adventurous line of constructed daywear consisting
vibrant and chic silhouettes for women of all ages.
La ligne mur is a simplistic line with an emphasis
on design and fit. The range consists of sophisticated,
career and evening suits for women executives. La
ligne elegance has formal evening ensemble, graceful
and elegant with rich fabrics flowing into extravagant
silhouettes.
Apart from the three Prêt-a-porter collections a year,
the Studio also does Haute Couture for discerning
clients. With the individual being the focus of every
design, these garments complement the personality
of the person they are designed for. Highly aware
of its social responsibilities, the Studio utilizes
its creative abilities towards various social causes,
from raising of funds for worthy charities, working
for co-operatives, to bringing about social awareness.
In fact, every fashion show done by the Studio is
for a voluntary organization, a small contribution
to help their efforts in making our world a better
place to live in. Working together as a large family,
it is the Studio's tireless workers who have made
it all possible. A result of their resolute trust
and commitment.
In the near future, the Studio plans to move into
lifestyle design consultancy. Becoming a single source
for a complete wardrobe, fabrics, home furnishings,
travel accessories and furniture.
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