Sanjukta Dutta[1][2][3] is an Indian fashion designer[4][5][6]. Her work integrates traditional Assamese textiles and motifs with contemporary fashion[7] elements, highlighting the cultural heritage of Assam[8] on national and international platforms.[9][10][11][12]

Sanjukta Dutta
Born
Nagaon, Assam, India
EducationBachelor of Engineering (BE) from Assam Engineering College
OccupationFashion Designer
LabelSanjukta Studio

Early life and education

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Sanjukta Dutta was born in Nagaon, Assam, India. She pursued her education in engineering and graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree from Assam Engineering College.[13] After completing her studies, she began working as an Assistant Engineer in the Public Works Department (PWD).[14][15][16][17]

Career

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Dutta's interest in fashion and her desire to promote Assamese culture led her to start a weaving unit in Guwahati in January 2012. Subsequently, she resigned from her job in the engineering field to focus on her career as a fashion designer. She established her own fashion label, Sanjukta Studio, which is known for its fusion of Assamese traditional weaves with modern fashion trends[2]

Her designs have been showcased at various international fashion shows, and she has worked to represent Assamese culture through her garments, which often feature traditional motifs and weaving techniques from the region.

Awards and recognition

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References

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  1. "Sanjukta Dutta makes her Cannes debut, showcases rich Indian heritage". The Times of India. 2024-05-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI: Adah Sharma Brings Festive Energy as She Walks the Ramp for Sanjukta Dutta". News18. 2023-10-15. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  3. https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-2022-sanjukta-dutta-flaunts-assamese-couture-in-alphool-101644904552547.html
  4. "Indian designer makes a mark at Milan Fashion Week". The Times of India. 2024-02-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Time, Pratidin (2024-02-25). "Sanjukta Dutta Stuns at Milan Fashion Week 2024 with 'KOHUA - KOMAL' Collection". Pratidin Time. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  6. https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/lmifw-ss-20-yami-gautam-sharmila-tagore-soha-ali-khan-turn-showstoppers-for-designers/story-csMlANkbHEUVDIBVtpYrwK.html
  7. https://themeghalayan.com/assam-fabrics-enter-new-york-fashion-week/
  8. Tribune, The Assam (2024-05-24). "Designer Sanjukta Dutta to make Cannes red carpet debut". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  9. "Assam's Sanjukta Dutta to make Cannes red carpet debut with unique regional designs". India Today NE. 2024-05-23. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  10. India, The Hans (2024-05-28). "Designer Sanjukta Dutta made her red-carpet debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  11. "Preity Zinta was nervous wearing a sari at Sanjukta Dutta's show". The Times of India. 2017-02-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  12. Vogue.in (2018-08-27). "Sanjukta Dutta at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018". Vogue India. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  13. Reporter, S. T. P. "Who Is Sanjukta Dutta? Fashion Designer Represents Assamese Couture At New York Fashion Week". www.shethepeople.tv. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  14. "Lara Dutta walks the ramp as showstopper for designer Sanjukta Dutta at Lakme Fashion Week". Firstpost. 2021-03-23. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  15. "Lakme Fashion Week 2021: Showstopper Lara Dutta wears Mekhela Chador for the first time". The Indian Express. 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  16. Bharat, E. T. V. (2023-03-04). "Assam girl Sanjukta Dutta's Chiki-Miki collection mesmerizes at Paris Fashion Week 2023". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  17. Vogue.in (2019-03-14). "Sanjukta Dutta at Lotus Make-Up India Fashion week autumn/winter 2019". Vogue India. Retrieved 2024-09-01.

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