Rocky Star Explained

Rocky Star
Occupation:Fashion designer
Other Names:Rocky S
Birth Place:Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Rocky Star[1] [2] [3] is an Indian fashion designer.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Career

Rocky Star draws inspiration from the Baroque and Gothic time periods, with influences and traces seen across all his collections.[9] He has also designed for Beyoncé Knowles, Paris Hilton[10] [11] [12] and Pussycat Dolls.[13]

His design sensibility blends India heritage crafts and textures with opulent embroideries, focusing on occasion wear along with bridal, pret and accessories for women and men.[14] [15] [16] [17]

Rocky showcased his Autumn Winter collection, Nomadic Love at London Fashion Week in 2016. Ever since Rocky has showcased 6 seasons at London Fashion Week with the latest showcase being in February 2019.[18]

Movies

Rocky landed his first styling project with Akshay Kumar in 1992. Ever since, he has designed for over 350 films including Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Goal! (2005).[19] [20] Rocky Star has also designed costumes for a Bollywood Film called Robot 2.[21] [22] He has designed costumes for several films in the past including Gaddar for actress Amisha Patel and Krrish for actor Hrithik Roshan.[23]

Other

Rocky has now opened flagship store in Khar West, ROCKY STAR STORE in September, 2022.

Rocky also owns a restaurant in Mumbai, named Rocky Star Cocktail Bar.[25] [26] He has a furniture brand called Rocky Star Home by Bent Chair and a high street wear brand called RS by Rocky Star in partnership with Shoppers Stop.[27] [28]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Ghoroi . Trisha . ‘Focus remains on Indian sensibilities’ . . February 20, 2019.
  2. News: Arora . Garima . 'Fashion in India has come a long way' . . April 1, 2016.
  3. News: Jha . Anjali . Rocky Star’s collection at London Fashion Week 2019 is high on street flair . . February 20, 2019.
  4. Web site: ‘Reinvention is the key’: Rocky S. The Hindu. March 6, 2016.
  5. Web site: Five minutes with Rocky S: Designing for 350 Bollywood films, and special friend Bipasha Basu. India Today. October 19, 2015.
  6. Web site: Designer-stylist Rocky S said the anti-hero's look would be "devilish,. International Business Times. March 24, 2016 .
  7. Web site: Rocky S – Leading Designer in the Indian Fashion Industry. utsavpedia.com. July 11, 2019.
  8. News: Top Designers . Fashion101.in . https://web.archive.org/web/20150203041937/http://english.fashion101.in/designer-collection/top-designers/ . February 3, 2015.
  9. News: Rocky Star marks the third season at London Fashion Week . Handsontime.in . February 22, 2017.
  10. Web site: Beyonce In Rocky S. Highheelconfidential.com. October 31, 2007.
  11. Web site: Beyonce in Mumbai. The Times of India. Oct 29, 2007.
  12. Web site: Paris Hilton and Rocky S. India Today.
  13. Web site: Pussycat Dolls In Rocky S. Highheelconfidential.com. September 6, 2008.
  14. Web site: Designer Rocky Star showcases at London Fashion Week. The Times of India. February 25, 2016.
  15. Web site: Diana Penty walks for Rocky S at LIFW. Indian Express. August 23, 2014.
  16. Web site: Rocky S to design for Indian beauties at international pageants . Indian Express. August 23, 2014.
  17. Web site: Fashion designers on Bollywood stars who walk the ramp best . Mid-Day. March 12, 2016.
  18. News: Rocky Star treats every show as his first . . February 21, 2019.
  19. News: Designers Should Be In Sync With Global Trends, Says Rocky S . . May 26, 2017.
  20. Web site: Rocky S . Fashion Central . December 3, 2012.
  21. Web site: Designer Rocky Star gives Robot a stylish touch. The Times of India. January 27, 2017.
  22. Web site: NRocky S wants to style Victoria Beckham. NDTV. August 23, 2013.
  23. News: This Diwali 'modernise' your home with Bent Chair, Rocky S home decor . . October 9, 2017.
  24. News: Zee Cine Awards 2004 takes flight . Indiantelevision.com . February 7, 2004.
  25. News: This Mumbai restaurant has the longest island bar in Asia . . June 22, 2018.
  26. News: Viegas . Vanessa . The longest island bar . . July 5, 2018.
  27. News: Martins . Maverick . Designer Rocky Star partners with Bent Chair for home décor, furniture line . Fashionnetwork.com . October 10, 2017.
  28. News: Sachdeva . Sujata . Rocky S launches RS by Rocky Star with Shoppers Stop . . July 13, 2015.