Anita Dongre | Biography, Career, Age, Net worth

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Anita Dongre’s Biography

Anita Dongre is an Indian Fashion Designer. She is the founder of the House of Anita Dongre. Anita Dongre's birth date is 3 October 1963. Anita Dongre’s birth year is 1963. Anita Dongre’s age is 59 years as of 2022. Anita Dongre’s birthplace is Mumbai. Anita Dongre’s zodiac sign is Libra. Anita Dongre's height is 5 feet 4 inches. 

Anita Dongre an Indian fashion designer was born on October 3 1963. She is the creator of the Indian fashion house known as House of Anita Dongre.

The businesses under its two brands AND and Global Desi were transferred to a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary Ochre and Black Private Limited (OBPL) on March 28 2019 as part of House of Anita Dongre Limited's (HOADL) corporate restructuring with effect on April 1 2019.

Anita Dongre's Family and Education

Maharashtra's city of Mumbai is where Anita Dongre was born. When Anita and her 5 siblings were young their mother Pushpa Sawlani used to sew clothing for them. Anita later pursued a career in fashion design at Mumbai's SNDT college. She studied fashion design for her degree.

Anita Dongre is married to businessman Pravin Dongre and the couple has a son Yash Dongre who works for Dongre's company. Dongre is an animal rights advocate who belongs to the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Anita Dongre Struggles

With just two sewing machines and a loan from my father I launched my business in 1995. In a small 300-square-foot space my sister and I would create western clothing for women which she reveals exclusively to SMBStory.

But fashion retailers and retail businesses turned down her creations and mall owners wouldn't let her open a shop there. But this didn't stop the obstinate child. I was so enraged she claims that I chose to launch my own company and handle everything on my own. This marked the start of the Mumbai-based AND Designs which changed its name to the House of Anita Dongre in 2015. With brands like AND Global Desi Anita Dongre Bridal Couture Anita Dongre Grassroot and Anita Dongre Pink City the venture now has a multifaceted portfolio.

Anita's idea has become a successful fashion house after years of struggle and hardship employing over 2 700 people directly and thousands more indirectly including artisans in rural Indian villages. According to her it had retail revenue of Rs 800 crore in 2019–20.

Anita Dongre's Career

Anita Dongre Pink City a jewellery line that also falls under the House of Anita Dongre umbrella was established by Dongre. AND Designs India Limited changed its name to House of Anita Dongre in 2015.

The current tenants of House of Anita Dongre are AND (western wear) Global Desi (a boho-chic line influenced by Indian folklore) and her own label ANITA DONGRE. Anita Dongre Grassroot was recently welcomed into her fashion house by the woman. She also started the jadau fine jewellery company Pink City.

The activities under its two brands AND and Global Desi were transferred to a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary Ochre and Black Private Limited (OBPL) on March 28 2019 as part of House of Anita Dongre Limited's (HOADL) corporate restructuring with effect on April 1 2019. HOADL will keep running the company under its two brands Grassroot and Anita Dongre. 

Dongre concentrates on the design side of the business while her brother and sister run the day-to-day operations. She serves as the company's Chief Creative Officer.

Anita Dongre’s Net worth

The fashion designer who was turned down for permission to launch her brand in a mall is now growing her company internationally. She has become a feminist a strong woman and an inspiration to women everywhere. Among others Shraddha Kapoor Katarina Kaif Sonakshi Sinha and Yami Gautam have all been spotted wearing pieces from her incredible collection.

It is undeniable that Anita earns a sizable sum of money from her work as a designer. She is anticipated to have a net worth of $1 million to $10 million in 2022. Considering her career and notoriety Dongre's net worth seems to be lower. She generated a net income of 414 crores in 2016 alone. But we're hopeful that she'll be able to raise it even further over time.

Anita Dongre’s Awards

• For Excellence in Fashion Design she was given the GR8 Flo Women Achievers Award in 2008. 

•  In 2013 Dongre received an honour from the Bombay Chapter of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ladies Organization for Excellence in Fashion Design. 

• She was given the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2014. 
• She was honoured with the Pantene Shine Award for promoting female beauty.

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