Ritu Beri is an Indian
fashion design
Fashion design is the art of applying design, aesthetics, clothing construction, and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories. It is influenced by diverse cultures and different trends and has varied over time and place. "A fashion design ...
er.
She became head of the Ready to Wear section of French fashion brand,
Jean-Louis Scherrer,
in March 2002.
She launched a not-for-profit organisation, The Luxury League to promote creativity and innovation in the luxury industry of India. She was appointed an advisor to the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a part of the
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is the Ministry (government department), ministry in the Government of India. It is the apex executive body for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and laws relating to Sm ...
, Government of India. She is also an advisor to
Rishihood University. ...
Personal life
She was born in Delhi.
In 2004 she married exporter Bobby Chadha.
Her father Balbir Singh Beri is an ex-army officer.
Her mother Indu Beri is an entrepreneur.
Career
In 2000, Beri became head of the French fashion house, Jean Louis Scherrer, to design their pret-a-porter collections.
[
Ritu Beri was awarded the ]Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
The Order of Arts and Letters () is an order of France established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture. Its supplementary status to the was confirmed by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963. Its purpose is the recognition of significant ...
(Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government in 2010.
On 9 April 2016, Beri launched two books, ''The Designs of A Restless Mind'' and ''The Fire of A Restless Mind''.
Honours
See also
* National Institute of Fashion Technology
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is an autonomous institute offering courses in fashion, technology, and management. Its head office is located in New Delhi, India.
History
NIFT was established in 1986 under the Ministry of Tex ...
* India Fashion Week
References
External links
Ritu Beri Official Website
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Indian women fashion designers
Indian fashion designers
Living people
Women artists from Delhi
Delhi University alumni
National Institute of Fashion Technology alumni
21st-century Indian designers
21st-century Indian women artists
1972 births
Businesswomen from Delhi
Businesspeople from Delhi
21st-century Indian businesswomen
21st-century Indian businesspeople
Fashion labels from India