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Rina Dhaka is an Indian fashion designer.

Early life

Dhaka graduated from the Government College for Girls in Chandigarh. After her family moved to Delhi, her father enrolled her in a fashion design course. When she was 18, she interned at garment exporter Intercraft. She started her fashion line at Rohit Khosla's atelier.^[1]

Career

Dhaka started in the fashion industry in the 1980s, and in the 1990s she designed churidar made from spandex.^[1] In 2009, she was part of a group of designers who created female beachwear, which was criticized as not being appropriate for use in India.^[2] In July 2010, she launched a collection inspired by cobwebs and promoted by Indian actress Lara Dutta.^[3] In 2012, Dhaka revamped menus and menu cards, uniforms, and store interiors for the Indian coffee shop chain Barista Lavazza.^[4] In 2018, Dhaka was mentor for students at the JD Institute of Fashion Technology.^[5] In 2019, she collaborated with a Plus Size Store, all,^[1] and launched a collection for maternity wear.^[6] In 2020, Dhaka collaborated with sustainable manufacturer LIVA for the collection Sustainable Romanticism.^[7] In 2021, Dhaka partnered with Ruma Devu to feature a tribal fashion show.^[8]^[9]

Dhaka's designs have been worn by celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Uma Thurman and Lara Dutta, exhibited at The Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.^[6]

Dhaka has worked for an NGO in Delhi "ensuring ration is distributed."^[1] She is a Buddhist practitioner and has used Buddhist principles to change the way she deals with people.^[10]

Dhaka appears as herself in the Bollywood film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. She is an ardent believer in sustainable development and while the ambassador of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, she advocated for laws and governance against animal cruelty.^[11] ^{[citation needed]}

Awards

Dhaka won the Yuva Ratan award in 1993. In 2004, she won best designer award at Miami Fashion Week.^[12]^{[citation needed]} Dhaka was awarded the title of best woman entrepreneur in 2014 by the state government of Delhi, by the former chief minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit. In 2015, for Indian Bridal Fashion Week, she featured upcoming star Akshara Haasan, who made her Bollywood debut with Shamitabh.

Dhaka received the Rajiv Gandhi excellence award in 2017.^[1]^{[citation needed]} She unveiled the 'explorer spring summer' in 2018, where Bollywood actor Nidhhi Agerwal walked the ramp as the showstopper. In 2019, she was an honorary member of the Bharat conclave celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday in London.^[13] She opened the 11th India runway week, as recognition by the Indian federation for fashion development.

Reference

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Sachdev, Geetika (16 June 2020). "Rina Dhaka: The Indian Fashion Designer Ruling The Global Runway". Makers India. Archived from the original on 30 July 2020.
^ "Are Indian women ready for beachwear? - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 December 2009. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
^ "A nostalgic Lara walks the ramp for Rina Dhaka". DNA India. 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
^ Mookerji, Nivedita. "Starbucks effect: Barista ropes in Rina Dhaka". Rediff. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
^ Ganguli, Aakriti (2018-02-05). "Fashion designer Rina Dhaka turns mentor for the students of a fashion institute". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
^ ^a ^b "Today, fashion can be anything, says designer Rina Dhaka". The Week. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
^ "Fashion Designer Rina Dhaka on why being thoughtfully fashionable is the only way forward in these unprecedented times". Vogue India. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
^ Bureau, RM (8 February 2021). "Aadi Mahotsav highlights Rina Dhaka and Ruma Devi's tribal fashion". Rural Marketing. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
^ Lalch, Neha (December 17, 2020). "Rina Dhaka, top designers to train Uttar Pradesh's craftsmen". Retrieved 2021-07-09.
^ Pandit, Geetanjali (2017). Buddha at Work: Finding Purpose, Balance and Happiness at Your Workplace. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781760790547.
^ "Fashion designer Rina Dhaka on why being thoughtfully fashionable is the only way forward in these unprecedented times - vogue". vogue india. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
^ "Haute in Miami - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 2004-06-23.
^ "Bharat Conclave 2019 to celebrate Gandhi@150 in London". Asian Lite. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-10.

Articles

[:0-1] Sachdev, Geetika (16 June 2020). "Rina Dhaka: The Indian Fashion Designer Ruling The Global Runway". Makers India. Archived from the original on 30 July 2020.

[2] "Are Indian women ready for beachwear? - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 December 2009. Retrieved 2021-07-13.

[3] "A nostalgic Lara walks the ramp for Rina Dhaka". DNA India. 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2021-07-13.

[4] Mookerji, Nivedita. "Starbucks effect: Barista ropes in Rina Dhaka". Rediff. Retrieved 2021-07-13.

[5] Ganguli, Aakriti (2018-02-05). "Fashion designer Rina Dhaka turns mentor for the students of a fashion institute". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2021-07-13.

[:1-6] "Today, fashion can be anything, says designer Rina Dhaka". The Week. Retrieved 2021-07-13.

[7] "Fashion Designer Rina Dhaka on why being thoughtfully fashionable is the only way forward in these unprecedented times". Vogue India. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2021-07-09.

[8] Bureau, RM (8 February 2021). "Aadi Mahotsav highlights Rina Dhaka and Ruma Devi's tribal fashion". Rural Marketing. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)

[9] Lalch, Neha (December 17, 2020). "Rina Dhaka, top designers to train Uttar Pradesh's craftsmen". Retrieved 2021-07-09.

[10] Pandit, Geetanjali (2017). Buddha at Work: Finding Purpose, Balance and Happiness at Your Workplace. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781760790547.

[11] "Fashion designer Rina Dhaka on why being thoughtfully fashionable is the only way forward in these unprecedented times - vogue". vogue india. Retrieved 2020-12-08.

[12] "Haute in Miami - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 May 2004. Retrieved 2004-06-23.

[13] "Bharat Conclave 2019 to celebrate Gandhi@150 in London". Asian Lite. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 2019-07-10.

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 == Career ==
-Dhaka started in the fashion industry in the 80s, and in the 1990s she designed [[churidar]] made from [[spandex]].<ref name=":0" />  In 2009, she was part of a group of designers who created female [[Swimsuit|beachwear]], which was criticized as not being appropriate for use in India.<ref>{{cite news|title=Are Indian women ready for beachwear? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/buzz/are-indian-women-ready-for-beachwear/articleshow/5202111.cms|access-date=2021-07-13|website=The Times of India|date=8 December 2009 |language=en}}</ref> In July 2010, she launched a collection inspired by cobwebs and featured by Indian actress [[Lara Dutta]].<ref>{{cite web|date=2010-07-25|title=A nostalgic Lara walks the ramp for Rina Dhaka|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-a-nostalgic-lara-walks-the-ramp-for-rina-dhaka-1414477|access-date=2021-07-13|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> In 2012, Dhaka revamped menus and menu cards, uniforms, and store interiors for the Indian coffee shop chain [[Barista (company)|Barista Lavazza]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mookerji|first=Nivedita|title=Starbucks effect: Barista ropes in Rina Dhaka|url=https://www.rediff.com/business/report/starbucks-effect-barista-ropes-in-rina-dhaka/20121101.htm|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> In 2018, Rina Dhaka was mentor for students at the [[JD Institute of Fashion Technology]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ganguli|first=Aakriti|date=2018-02-05|title=Fashion designer Rina Dhaka turns mentor for the students of a fashion institute|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-fashion-designer-rina-dhaka-turns-mentor-for-the-students-of-jd-institute-of-fashion-technology-426226|access-date=2021-07-13|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2019, she collaborated with a Plus Size Store, all,<ref name=":0" /> and launched a collection for maternity wear.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Today, fashion can be anything, says designer Rina Dhaka|url=https://www.theweek.in/theweek/leisure/2019/08/02/today-fashion-can-be-anything-says-designer-rinadhaka.html|access-date=2021-07-13|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref> In 2020, Dhaka collaborated with sustainable manufacturer LIVA for the collection ''Sustainable Romanticism''.<ref>{{cite web|date=2020-12-28|title=Fashion Designer Rina Dhaka on why being thoughtfully fashionable is the only way forward in these unprecedented times|url=https://www.vogue.in/story/fashion-designer-rina-dhaka-on-why-being-thoughtfully-fashionable-is-the-only-way-forward-in-these-unprecedented-times/|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Vogue India|language=en-IN}}</ref> In 2021, Dhaka partnered with Ruma Devu to feature a tribal fashion show.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bureau|first=RM|date=8 February 2021|title=Aadi Mahotsav highlights Rina Dhaka and Ruma Devi's tribal fashion|url=https://ruralmarketing.in/stories/aadi-mahotsav-highlights-rina-dhaka-and-ruma-devis-tribal-fashion/|website=Rural Marketing}}</ref><ref>{{Cite newsgroup |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/dhaka-top-designers-to-train-ups-craftsmen/articleshow/79769000.cms |title=Rina Dhaka, top designers to train Uttar Pradesh's craftsmen |last=Lalch |first=Neha |date=December 17, 2020 |language=en |access-date=2021-07-09}}</ref>
+Dhaka started in the fashion industry in the 1980s, and in the 1990s she designed [[churidar]] made from [[spandex]].<ref name=":0" />  In 2009, she was part of a group of designers who created female [[Swimsuit|beachwear]], which was criticized as not being appropriate for use in India.<ref>{{cite news|title=Are Indian women ready for beachwear? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/buzz/are-indian-women-ready-for-beachwear/articleshow/5202111.cms|access-date=2021-07-13|website=The Times of India|date=8 December 2009 |language=en}}</ref> In July 2010, she launched a collection inspired by cobwebs and promoted by Indian actress [[Lara Dutta]].<ref>{{cite web|date=2010-07-25|title=A nostalgic Lara walks the ramp for Rina Dhaka|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-a-nostalgic-lara-walks-the-ramp-for-rina-dhaka-1414477|access-date=2021-07-13|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref> In 2012, Dhaka revamped menus and menu cards, uniforms, and store interiors for the Indian coffee shop chain [[Barista (company)|Barista Lavazza]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mookerji|first=Nivedita|title=Starbucks effect: Barista ropes in Rina Dhaka|url=https://www.rediff.com/business/report/starbucks-effect-barista-ropes-in-rina-dhaka/20121101.htm|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Rediff|language=en}}</ref> In 2018, Dhaka was mentor for students at the [[JD Institute of Fashion Technology]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ganguli|first=Aakriti|date=2018-02-05|title=Fashion designer Rina Dhaka turns mentor for the students of a fashion institute|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-fashion-designer-rina-dhaka-turns-mentor-for-the-students-of-jd-institute-of-fashion-technology-426226|access-date=2021-07-13|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2019, she collaborated with a Plus Size Store, all,<ref name=":0" /> and launched a collection for maternity wear.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Today, fashion can be anything, says designer Rina Dhaka|url=https://www.theweek.in/theweek/leisure/2019/08/02/today-fashion-can-be-anything-says-designer-rinadhaka.html|access-date=2021-07-13|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref> In 2020, Dhaka collaborated with sustainable manufacturer LIVA for the collection ''Sustainable Romanticism''.<ref>{{cite web|date=2020-12-28|title=Fashion Designer Rina Dhaka on why being thoughtfully fashionable is the only way forward in these unprecedented times|url=https://www.vogue.in/story/fashion-designer-rina-dhaka-on-why-being-thoughtfully-fashionable-is-the-only-way-forward-in-these-unprecedented-times/|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Vogue India|language=en-IN}}</ref> In 2021, Dhaka partnered with Ruma Devu to feature a tribal fashion show.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bureau|first=RM|date=8 February 2021|title=Aadi Mahotsav highlights Rina Dhaka and Ruma Devi's tribal fashion|url=https://ruralmarketing.in/stories/aadi-mahotsav-highlights-rina-dhaka-and-ruma-devis-tribal-fashion/|website=Rural Marketing}}</ref><ref>{{Cite newsgroup |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/dhaka-top-designers-to-train-ups-craftsmen/articleshow/79769000.cms |title=Rina Dhaka, top designers to train Uttar Pradesh's craftsmen |last=Lalch |first=Neha |date=December 17, 2020 |language=en |access-date=2021-07-09}}</ref>
-Dhaka's designs have been worn by celebrities such as [[Naomi Campbell]], [[Uma Thurman]], or Lara Dutta. Her looks has been exhibited at [[Louvre|The Louvre]] and [[Metropolitan Museum of Art|The Metropolitan]].<ref name=":1" />
+Dhaka's designs have been worn by celebrities including [[Naomi Campbell]], [[Uma Thurman]] and Lara Dutta, exhibited at [[Louvre|The Louvre]] in [[Paris]] and the [[Metropolitan Museum of Art]] in [[New York City]].<ref name=":1" />
-Dhaka has worked for an NGO in Delhi "ensuring ration is distributed."<ref name=":0" /> She is a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] practitioner and has used Buddhism's principles to change the way she deals with people.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Pandit|first=Geetanjali|title=Buddha at Work: Finding Purpose, Balance and Happiness at Your Workplace|publisher=New Holland Publishers|year=2017|isbn=9781760790547}}</ref>
+Dhaka has worked for an NGO in Delhi "ensuring ration is distributed."<ref name=":0" /> She is a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] practitioner and has used Buddhist principles to change the way she deals with people.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Pandit|first=Geetanjali|title=Buddha at Work: Finding Purpose, Balance and Happiness at Your Workplace|publisher=New Holland Publishers|year=2017|isbn=9781760790547}}</ref>
-She is shown as herself in the Bollywood film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. She is an ardent believer in sustainable development and while the ambassador of [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]] (PETA) India, she advocated for laws and governance against animal cruelty.<ref>{{cite web| title= Fashion designer Rina Dhaka on why being thoughtfully fashionable is the only way forward in these unprecedented times - vogue| url = https://www.vogue.in/story/fashion-designer-rina-dhaka-on-why-being-thoughtfully-fashionable-is-the-only-way-forward-in-these-unprecedented-times/ | access-date=2020-12-08 |website = vogue india| language= en}}</ref> {{citation needed| date= December 2020}}
+Dhaka appears as herself in the Bollywood film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar. She is an ardent believer in sustainable development and while the ambassador of [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]] (PETA) India, she advocated for laws and governance against animal cruelty.<ref>{{cite web| title= Fashion designer Rina Dhaka on why being thoughtfully fashionable is the only way forward in these unprecedented times - vogue| url = https://www.vogue.in/story/fashion-designer-rina-dhaka-on-why-being-thoughtfully-fashionable-is-the-only-way-forward-in-these-unprecedented-times/ | access-date=2020-12-08 |website = vogue india| language= en}}</ref> {{citation needed| date= December 2020}}
 == Awards ==
-Dhaka won the Yuva Ratan award in 1993. In 2004, she won the Best Designer award at [[Miami Fashion Week]].<ref>{{cite news| title= Haute in Miami - Times of India| url =https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/haute-in-miami/articleshow/692820.cms | access-date=2004-06-23 | website = The Times of India| date =23 May 2004 | language = en}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}  She has also received the title of Best Women Entrepreneur in 2014 by the state government of Delhi in the presence of the former chief minister of Delhi Mrs. [[Sheila Dikshit]]. In 2015, for Indian Bridal Fashion Week, she has given a chance to upcoming star [[Akshara Haasan]], who made her Bollywood debut with [[Shamitabh]].
+Dhaka won the Yuva Ratan award in 1993. In 2004, she won best designer award at [[Miami Fashion Week]].<ref>{{cite news| title= Haute in Miami - Times of India| url =https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/haute-in-miami/articleshow/692820.cms | access-date=2004-06-23 | website = The Times of India| date =23 May 2004 | language = en}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}  Dhaka was awarded the title of best woman entrepreneur in 2014 by the state government of Delhi, by the former chief minister of Delhi [[Sheila Dikshit]]. In 2015, for Indian Bridal Fashion Week, she featured upcoming star [[Akshara Haasan]], who made her Bollywood debut with [[Shamitabh]].
-She received the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award in 2017.<ref name=":0" />{{citation needed|date=February 2022}} Rina unveiled the 'explorer spring summer' in 2018, where Bollywood actor [[Nidhhi Agerwal]] walked the ramp as the showstopper for her. In 2019, she was an honorary member of the Bharat conclave celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday in London.<ref>{{cite web|title= Bharat Conclave 2019 to celebrate Gandhi@150 in London |url = https://asianlite.com/2019/news/asia-diaspora-news/bharat-conclave-2019-to-celebrate-gandhi150-in-london/ | access-date= 2019-07-10 |website = Asian Lite |date = 10 July 2019 | language =en}}</ref>{{citation needed| date=July 2019}} She has opened the 11th India Runway Week while being honored by Indian Federation for Fashion Development.
+Dhaka received the Rajiv Gandhi excellence award in 2017.<ref name=":0" />{{citation needed|date=February 2022}} She unveiled the 'explorer spring summer' in 2018, where Bollywood actor [[Nidhhi Agerwal]] walked the ramp as the showstopper. In 2019, she was an honorary member of the Bharat conclave celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday in London.<ref>{{cite web|title= Bharat Conclave 2019 to celebrate Gandhi@150 in London |url = https://asianlite.com/2019/news/asia-diaspora-news/bharat-conclave-2019-to-celebrate-gandhi150-in-london/ | access-date= 2019-07-10 |website = Asian Lite |date = 10 July 2019 | language =en}}</ref> She opened the 11th India runway week, as recognition by the Indian federation for fashion development.
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 * https://societyachievers.com/rina-dhaka-on-giving-indian-clothes-a-sexy-twist/
-* https://issuu.com/aspiremagazinelondon/docs/aspire_magazine_issue_7?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
+* [https://issuu.com/aspiremagazinelondon/docs/aspire_magazine_issue_7?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ Aspire-The New Age Asian Magazine: Summer-Autumn 2023]
 * [https://m.rediff.com/us/2001/sep/05uk.htm   (Yagna) Indian Fashion Show in London]
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 * https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mamta-chopra-9988b234_in-tejaswini-tonight-at-930-pm-meet-the-activity-7118950578923188224-tGLr
-* https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/between-the-lines/wardrobe-must-haves-this-spring-blush-pink-ruffles-and-flowy-maxi-dresses/articleshow/57746571.cms
+* [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/between-the-lines/wardrobe-must-haves-this-spring-blush-pink-ruffles-and-flowy-maxi-dresses/articleshow/57746571.cms Wardrobe must-haves this spring: Blush pink, ruffles and flowy maxi dresses]
 * https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/between-the-lines/prepping-for-couture-week-a-designer-takes-us-through-the-process/articleshow/59697926.cms
 * https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/national-cancer-awareness-day-i-dealt-with-it-with-the-motto-one-day-at-a-time-says-rina-dhaka-101636278886238.html