Anamika Khanna (born in Jodhpur, 19 July 1971) is an Indian fashion designer who operates from her studio situated in Kolkata.
[6] In 2004, she launched her international label: Ana mika,[7] and showcased her collections at the Lakme Fashion Week's Grand Finale.
[12] Sonam Kapoor walked the ramp for the first time and she was wearing a golden cowl-shaped gown embellished with zardosi with a top adorned with Mukesh work.
[16] In 2013, at the PCJ Delhi Couture Week, her collection had shararas, capes, gilets, vests and coats with a color combination of black, white and gold.
Some examples include lip colours like dark burgundy and geometric shapes in the form of golden leaves starting from the temples and ending at the inner side of the cheekbones.
The most popular look of Sonakshi in Anamika's couture so far is her appearance at the IIFA awards in a lungi styled skirt paired with a short embellished jacket.
[31] Getting together for an event with Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone looked suave beyond words in an Anamika Khanna off-white netted saree with a long cape jacket.
[33] Shilpa Shetty, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor have at least once graced an event in an Anamika Khanna's ensemble.
Singer Kanika Kapoor recently hosted a Diwali bash for delegates of Dolce & Gabbana, she chose to wear Anamika Khanna at the special occasion.
[35] Recently, Sonam Kapoor along with sister Rhea Kapoor wore outfits from Anamika's collection of Everything is AK-OK.[36] Oprah donned Khanna's outfits at various occasions, from the Women in the World Summit to special reception at the Black Panther[37][38] Other celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Nita Ambani Isha Ambani, Shloka Mehta, Radhika Merchant, Katrina Kaif, Neha Dhupia are seen wearing her creations at various occasions.
[63] Her collections featuring Trousseau, Prêt and Couture have been worn by Bollywood superstars to International Celebrities, including the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Arianna Huffington, Natalia Vodianova, Zadie Smith and even Sophia, the first social humanoid robot[64][non-primary source needed][65][non-primary source needed][66] She is also the first female Indian fashion designer to display her collections at the Paris Fashion Week held in 2007.
[67] Ana mika was offered an exclusive contract by British Retail Giant Harrod's after her participation in the London Fashion Week, 2010.
[68] Her philanthropist side was evident when she helped raise large amounts for the Tata cancer hospitals children's wing and for the Akshay Patra Foundation, with a show in London.
At the official start of UK-India Year of Culture, the couturier was invited by the Queen of the United Kingdom and The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace to grace the occasion.