ABOUT THE DESIGNER

About Us

Rimi Nayak is an Indian fashion designer known for her eclectic prints, bold colors, and draped silhouettes. With her distinctive design aesthetic and ability to blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities, she has carved a niche for herself in the fashion industry. Rimi pursued her formal education in fashion design from the esteemed National Institute of Fashion Technology in India, where she honed her skills and developed a unique design philosophy.

After completing her education, Rimi Nayak launched her eponymous label, Rimi Nayak India, at the prestigious Lakme Fashion Week in India in 2008. Her collections were showcased at the event every year until 2016, establishing her presence in the Indian fashion scene.

Seeking to expand her horizons, Rimi then onwards ventured into the international market, participating in various trade shows and fashion events across the globe.

EXCLUSIVE BRAND COLLABORATION

In terms of social impact, Rimi Nayak has collaborated with Okhai, a TATA Group CSR Project. She personally visited the town of Mithapur in Gujarat and worked with the local Rabari Tribe women to design a range for the Okhai brand in 2019. Furthermore, she collaborated with the Ministry of Minority, Government of India, in association with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), to train underprivileged minority artisans specializing in traditional Indian crafts.

GLOBAL PRESENCE

Bangladesh Fashion Week – 2023
One of the six participating Indian designers
showcasing resortwear fashion in the event.

India Fashion Week Australia (in Melbourne) – 2019
One of the three participating Indian designers
representing the Indian fashion community at the event.

Russia - 2017
Participated at the Collection Première
Moscow(CPM), Russia as a part of the Indian
Pavallion Designer

  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America FundRaising Fashion Show (U.S.A.) – 2017/2018.

    Traveled to various parts of USA and did fundraising
    trunk shows for the Woman of the Year contestant,
    who eventually won the award as she raised the
    highest amount of funds for the event

  • Trunk Shows

    Apart from fashion shows the brand has been part of
    numerous trade shows and exhibitions across middle east
    and south east Asia in countries like U.A.E., Kuwait, Qatar,
    Singapore and Malaysia.

  • Indo-Italian Trade - 2016

    Participated and travelled to various parts of Italy for
    an Indo-Italian Trade Meet as a part of a delegation
    team from Kolkata selected by The Bengal Chamber
    of Commerce

    Khadi Festival (Bangladesh) – 2015

    One of the six participating Indian designers
    representing the Indian textile in the event.

    Vancouver Fashion Week (Canada) – 2011

    The first indian designer to be invited and participate
    in the event representing the country.

ACCOLADES

The label Rimi Nayak India was selected as one of the top 15 Indian designer labels at the Vogue India Fashion Fund in 2015. Additionally, Rimi Nayak India won the Best Business Plan Award at a program conducted by the Indian School of Business, sponsored by Goldman Sachs, in 2013. These accolades highlight Rimi's business acumen and innovative approach to fashion. In the year 2023 Rimi was awarded The New Indian Express Devi Award for her excellance in the field fashion.