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29 October 2026
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Streetwear and youth culture

Dhruv Kapoor

India

Dhruv Kapoor is an Indian designer label founded by Dhruv Kapoor that mixes high couture with streetwear. It was described as the first Indian label to stage a menswear show at Milan Fashion Week.

Facts
DesignerDhruv Kapoor
CountryIndia
EducationNIFT New Delhi, Istituto Marangoni
RunwayMilan Fashion Week
Websitedhruvkapoor.com
Segment
Premium
Categories
MenswearWomenswear
Sales channels
E-commerce

What is Dhruv Kapoor?

Dhruv Kapoor is a contemporary fashion label from India created by designer Dhruv Kapoor. He studied at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi and completed a Master's degree at Istituto Marangoni in Milan, moving to Milan in 2011.

Design and positioning

The label blends vintage and futuristic influences with an electric use of materials. It combines Indian extravagance in colour, surface and materials with a minimal aesthetic and sharp tailoring. The designer describes his approach as genderful, not bound by gender-based roles.

The offer ranges from elevated basics to more statement pieces, bridging couture techniques and streetwear.

Runway and collaborations

  • First Indian designer label to stage a menswear show at Milan Fashion Week
  • A runway collaboration with Godzilla for Milan Fashion Week
  • The Embracer collection, exploring opposing mindsets

Why it matters

Dhruv Kapoor is one of the Indian labels presenting on the international menswear calendar, bringing Indian craft and colour into a global streetwear and luxury conversation.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dhruv Kapoor?

Dhruv Kapoor is an Indian fashion designer, trained at NIFT New Delhi and Istituto Marangoni, whose label mixes couture and streetwear.

Has Dhruv Kapoor shown at Milan Fashion Week?

Yes. The label was described as the first Indian designer to stage a menswear show at Milan Fashion Week.

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