Surily has styled many actors and actresses like Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherjee, Genelia D’Douza, Hrithik Roshan in various high budget Bollywood films. She has a long line of A-list clients, mostly socialities and party animals, who shine in her outfits.

22. Shilpa Reddy:

Shilpa Reddy, a Hyderabad-based designer, is a well-known face in the city’s social circuit. Shilpa started her journey as a model and later graduated from the Academy of Design in Toronto. She also won the Mrs India title in 2004 and was even featured on the Kingfisher calendar. Apart from tasting success in the modelling field, Shilpa also launched her namesake label “Shilpa Reddy”.

Shilpa’s designs are clean, refined, modern and well-constructed. She prefers to work with sustainable, eco-friendly fabrics sourced from the handloom cluster groups. Shilpa also became the first Indian designer to showcase her collection on the iconic structure of Paris, the Effiel tower.

23. Gauri and Nainika:

Gauri and Nainika are sisters who launched their label “Gauri &Nainika” in 2002. The Delhi-based duo is known for their whimsical evening gowns, avant-garde cocktail dresses and high-on-glamour outfits. They have designed outfits for many celebrities like Kareena Kapoor and brides of elite families.

The clothing line from this label is influenced by the romantic charm of the American and European culture, which the sisters were exposed to while growing up. The designs strike a perfect balance of drama and understated elegance, which have a high shelf-life in the dynamic fashion market.

24. Shantanu Nikhil:

Shantanu Mehra and Nikhil Mehra own the popular fashion label “Shantanu & Nikhil”, launched in 2000. The main ideology behind this brand is to create outfits that celebrate modern India. The outfits are given a good dose of drama, exaggeration and intricate details that create compelling visual stories. The traditional handwoven techniques of India are twisted with a strong dose of modern grandeur that is vibrant but not over-the-top.