"Luxury is not defined by price or opulence. It is the ability to create something deeply personal and timeless in its relevance,” says Anamika Khanna. The Kolkata-based designer has carved a pioneering path in Indian fashion. As one of the first Indian designers to launch an international label, she stocked the shelves of Harrods with her debut brand Ana-Mika. Through her eponymous label, she redefined bridal couture. Her impact extended beyond fashion through philanthropic work in health, hunger, and medicine. Her signature silhouettes have graced international runways, while her most recent venture, AK|OK, brings a bold, experimental edge to contemporary Indian wear, seen most recently at the Lakmé Fashion Week.
Driven by a passion for revival and reimagination, the global icon has found her greatest muse in the heart of India, where culture and craftsmanship lay the foundation for work that transcends boundaries. “It’s the heritage of karigars, the purity of textiles, and the ability to reinterpret tradition in a contemporary way that sets the bar for me,” she says. The confidence in these integral elements— in the collaboration between discipline and imagination—is the truly invaluable treasure in her eyes. “When something feels both rooted and fearless—that’s Indian luxury at its best.”
Introducing the first advisory board for Robb Report India, the RR Circle brings together leading voices across luxury to guide, curate, and define the future of experiences in India.
