Creating fashion as a medium to invoke consciousness and responsibility thats Runa Ray! With inspiring messages in her mind and designing as her forte, Runa Ray over the years has evolved as a methodical concept designer. An Indian born fashion designer, Rays collections are a testimony of her effort to infuse art and thought for the betterment of the global community. Her thought-provoking collections on the runway communicate issues related to environment, society, and politics; strongly enough to create the much needed stir in the minds of the audience. Ray brilliantly uses her skill to create an element of awe by using techniques like Braille, Origami, and Chlorophyll Printing, to mention a few. She gives a whole new perspective to designer wear by blending style with her unique concepts, choice of fabrics, and use of natural dyes. An alumnus of the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai, India, she bagged the Best Design Award at the Final Jury Collection during her graduating years. And, this early accolade indeed worked like the wind beneath her wings! She soon took off to Paris to pursue Masters in Garment Engineering under the Paris Chamber of Commerce at the Ecole Supérieure des Industries du Vêtement. While in Paris, she got the opportunity to work with some notable designers, the likes of John Galliano- Christian Dior and the House of Dior. She learnt the fine art of Haute Couture and blended it well with her knowledge of ready-to-wear to create her signature line of clothing. In 2019 Runa Ray has partnered with the United Nations for its Sustainable Development Goals and show cases regularly at the New York Fashion Week.
