THE PANACHE MAN HIMSELF- VISHAL KAPOOR “VK” IS COVER STAR OF FEMGLAM.

An Alumnus of JD Institute of Fashion Technology & masters in Textile Designing from Sasmira, Vishal Kapoor “VK” started his career with the launch of his label, 15 years ago. Hailing from a business family, VK’s story is equally inspiring and relatable. From being obvious to what a seam ripper is to going on to receiving the Doctorate Of Philosophy PH.D in Fashion Designing & Fashion Mentoring from The American University AUGP U.S.A.  VK has come along a long way and bagged  the Lokmat Lifestyle Award 2020 as the most promising Fashion designer & Stylist of the year, Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award Film (DPIAF) 2021 & also Dadasaheb Phalke Indian Television Award 2022.

Apparel Resources gets candid with the designer about his journey before and after JD, How he created his first collection along with his take on the industry today, and what it takes to start a designer label in today’s day and age.

VK is a self-made man. All that he has achieved is purely on the basis of his talent, skills and pro knowledge of his field. His patience and hark word payed off amazingly. Today he owns a brand named “PANACHE RUNWAY”, His brand has the perfect collection of clothing with ancient and modern touch for both men and women.

In addition to being an ace fashion designer and entrepreneur, VK is the founder & Director at PANACHE IMAGE AWARD, QUEEN’S LEAGUE GOLDEN AWARD & also a curator of Mr. Miss & Mrs. FACE OF PANACHE RUNWAY.

VK’s creations has been adored by the elites & many celebrities from the Bollywood Industry. Zeenat Aman, Rahul Roy, Arbaaz Khan, Zareen Khan, Kainaat Arora, Kalki Koechlin, Vaquar Shaikh, Aditi Govitrikar, Diandra Shares, Aryan Vaid, Sushma Reddy are the few to name who all have cladded in VK’s creations as Showstoppers & Exclusive PANACHE Shoots.

VK has showcased his exclusive signature & couture collection, Beach-Resort-Wear in numerous fashion shows nationally & internationally. He has also designed  costumes for various Bollywood music albums.