Leading fashion designer sets benchmark in world of fashion designing

Assam, Sep 29 (ANI): Dipankar Kashyap, known for his versatility, has carved out a space for himself in the fashion industry within a short span with his astounding sense of designing. Kashyap completed his post graduation in English literature from University of Pune but as luck had it, he chose to pursue a career in fashion designing. His journey began when he flew to New Delhi in 2007 started working as a stylist. Later, he went on to hold fashion shows showcasing some his designs, a marriage of traditional colours and designs of the northeast. Ever since, he has showcased his work at numerous national level shows. Being associated with the fashion industry in one way or the other for the past 25 years, Kashyap has styled some of the most beautiful woman in the country including former Mrs. World, Aditi Gowatrikar; former Miss World, Priyanka Chopra; actress Raima Sen; and model-actress Koena Mitra among others. Kashyap stands out for his penchant for blending the northeastern fabrics and textures, especially those from Assam, including hand-woven cotton, muga, pat (mulberry silk) and eri (endi). Kashyap designs for both men and women. The multi-faceted Dipankar has also choreographed several fashion shows at the international level. He has also worked as a model coordinator for various campaigns, which contributed to his sound robust understanding of the industry. Kashyap also plays an integral part Northeast India Fashion Week and often he organizes it. Apart from all this, Kashyap has also has an exclusive line of club shirts called 'Look no further' which has been attracting youngsters with its funky styles. Currently Kashyap is supervising a grooming school in New Delhi 'Walking Toes', run by Lalit Sharma in collaboration with Gagan Joshi. Renowned Bollywood actress Zareen Khan has walked the ramp wearing some of the outfits designed by Dipankar. Besides these, Kashyap has also directed a film called 'Tides' in English and Hindi, based on human relationships from a woman's point of view. The film made Kashyap the first fashion designer to venture into filmmaking from the region. Kashyap also dons the hat of a filmmaker and has directed Assamese films featuring some of the renowned actors of the industry like Zerifa Wahid, Ravi Sharma, Kopil Bora, Hira Neog, Chetana Das and Mridula Baruah. With his relentless work Kashyap hopes to place the northeast firmly on the national and international fashion maps. His work is also likely to give a major boost to the local weavers of Assam and highlight the lesser-known ethnic tribal designs of the region.