Meet man who faced poverty, sold books to pay college fees, failed in styling bridal lehengas; now his brides are Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone and…

THIS Bengali designer struggled to find buyers for his designs and often took odd jobs to survive. Scroll down to read his inspiring story!

In the world of fashion, there exists a rare breed of visionaries who create timeless masterpieces that touch our hearts. One such luminary is the illustrious Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Known for his amazing craftmanship, unwavering commitment and profound creations, Sabyasachi is a design maestro whose journey of fashion industry is as fascinating as the garment he weaves. Let’s read more about the most wanted wedding dress designer of the Bollywood celebrities.

Early Life And Struggles

Born on February 23, 1974, in Manicktala, Sabyasachi Mukherjee is a renowned fashion designer from West Bengal. He is the founder of the Indian brand Sabyasachi and serves as the youngest board member of the Fashion Design Council of India. He completed his primary and secondary education education from Sri Aurobindo Vidyamandir, Kolkata and St. Xavier College.

Despite initial resistance from his parents regarding his career choice, Sabyasachi sell his books to fund for his admissions and entrance exams. In 1999, he launched his own label, though the early days were quite challenging. He struggled to find buyers for his designs and often took odd jobs to survive. His breakthrough came in 2001, when he showcased his collection at Lakme Fashion Week. His designs were a big spotlight and from that point, his career flourished, and he never looked back.

The Rise of Sabyasachi

Sabyasachi draws inspiration from a wide range of sources, such as antique textiles, cultural traditions from across the globe. His designs are renowned for their intricate detailing, exquisite craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Over the years, he has won numerous accolades, including “The Most Outstanding and Young Designer of India Award” to “Femina British Council” and many more.

Moreover, his creations have adorned numerous celebrities catapulting him to international fame. Bollywood icons like Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif have wore his stunning creations on their special day. His designs have graced red carpets and magazine covers, mesmerising the world with their opulence and grace.

Net Worth

According to some reports in the media, it is anticipated that the net worth of Sabyasachi would be around Rs 114 crores. Sabyasachi has become India’s largest and most influential luxury designer brand all over the India. The brand has flagship stores in Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, along with a few foreign merchants in California, Atlanta, London and Dubai.