For many years, Jaya and Dimple wore the clothes six to eight months before any of the designer duo's collection was released. If Jaya, with her strongly individualistic personality, represented one kind of iconic muse, the other was Dimple. What khadi was to Jaya's intellectualism and simplicity, zardozi (gold thread embroidery) was to Dimple's sensuous beauty.
Together, the designer duo has built a 25-year partnership that has included designing for leading actors and actresses, working with directors on costumes for epic Bollywood films, and building a brand that exudes luxury, artistry and Indian tradition.
The two met by chance in 1986. Jani was born in Mumbai and started out as a costume designer in the film industry. Khosla was born in Kapurthala and started out in the family leather business. The decision to work together was taken instantly and their first collection, 'Mata Hari', arrived just four months later.
To celebrate their 25th anniversary year, Jani and Khosla have come out with "India Fantastique", published by Thames & Hudson Ltd., in two volumes - Fashion (Volume I) and Interiors (Volume II).
Known both for their fashion creations for men and women and for interior design, their reputation extends far beyond India: many international celebrities wear Jani-Khosla creations, among them Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, Sophie Marceau and Sarah Brown.
The first volume of "India Fantastique" displays dozens of the duo's impossibly elegant designs created over the past 25 years, including close-ups of exquisitely crafted details. The second volume focuses on their extensive work in interior design. Their hallmark maximalism runs riot in privately commissioned interiors, which incorporate art, artifacts, antiques and vintage textiles. (MORE)