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{{short description|Indian fashion designer of Mumbai, India|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nachiket Barve
| birth_name =
| birth_place = [[Mumbai, Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| nationality = Indian
| education = [[Bachelor of Commerce]]
| alma_mater = Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics<br>[[National Institute of Design]]
| occupation = Fashion designer
| known_for =
| spouse =
| children =
| awards = Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year
}}

'''Nachiket Barve''' is an Indian [[fashion design]]er of [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. His [[eponymous]] fashion label was launched at the Gen Next show at the [[Lakme Fashion Week]] in [[Mumbai]].<ref name="FDCI">[http://www.fdci.org/Member.aspx?mid=2120588269 "Nachiket Barve."] Fashion Design Council of India. Accessed 21 November 2015.</ref> In 2010, Barve received the [[British Fashion Council]] and [[Elle (magazine)|''Elle'' Magazine]] "Young Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year" award.<ref name="britishcouncil1"/><ref name="Barves Broadway">[http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/barves-broadway/ "Barves Broadway."] The Indian Express 10 October 2011. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref>

==Early life and education==
Barve was born and grew up in Mumbai. He completed a [[Bachelor degree]] in [[commerce]] at the Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. He then studied apparel and accessory design at the [[National Institute of Design]] (NID) in [[Ahmedabad]].<ref name="business-standard1">[http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/dressing-up-the-bachchans-113071901038_1.html "Dressing up the Bachchans."] Business-standard.com 20 July 2013 Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref> Barve was awarded a [[France|French]] government scholarship to study at the [[École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs]] (E.N.S.A.D). There, he worked with [[haute couture]] [[atelier]]s learning handmade flower making, [[pleat]]ing, and working with feathers, leather and accessories.<ref name="britishcouncil1">[http://creativeconomy.britishcouncil.org/people/nachiket-barve/ "Nachiket Barve."] British Fashion Council.org Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref> Barve completed his final project with mentors Abu Jani and [[Sandeep Khosla]] and he was an intern at ''Celine'' (a subsidiary of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy [[LVMH]]) and with the [[textile design]]er, Neeru Kumar.<ref name="thehindu1">Reddy T. [http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/style-naturally/article3284052.ece "Style, naturally..."] The Hindu 5 May 2012. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref>

==Career==
In March 2007, Nachiket launched his label at Lakme Fashion Week in [[Mumbai]].<ref name="FDCI"/><ref>Ganguly P. [http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-designer-nachiket-barves-success-path-1355665 "Designer Nachiket Barve's success path."] Daily News and Analysis India.com 5 March 2010. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref> Fashion critics such as [[Suzy Menkes]] and [[Carine Roitfeld]] have written about his work<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/07/style/07iht-wind.1.11723332.html?_r=0 "Sabyasachi a melting pot for fashion in India."] [[The New York Times]] 7 July 2008. Accessed 13 December 2014.</ref><ref>Mishra M. [http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-rendezvous-with-carine-roitfeld-1897554 "Rendezvous with Carine Roitfeld."] Daily News and Analysis India.com 3 October 2013. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref> Barve's designs were included in the book, ''Contemporary Indian Design.''<ref>[http://www.damianieditore.com/en-us/product/146 ''Contemporary Indian Fashion.''] Damiani {{ISBN|978 88 6208 100 9}} Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref> Barve has been invited to show his designs at [[BAFWEEK]] (Buenos Aires Fashion Week) in Argentina and at the twice yearly fashion show, ''Coterie'' in [[New York City]].<ref>[http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Layout/Includes/EDU/ArtWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=EDU&BaseHref=TOIM%2F2010%2F04%2F03&ViewMode=HTML&PageLabel=33&EntityId=Ar03303&AppName=1 "Nachiket Barve and Anita Dongre appreciated in Argentina."] Times of India.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref><ref>Hemrajani R. [http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-indian-designers-at-coterie-1174924 "Indian Designers at Coterie."] Daily News and Analysis India.com 1 July 2008. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref>

In 2010, Nachiket won the [[British Fashion Council]] and [[Elle (magazine)|Elle]] "Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year" award where he represented India.<ref name="britishcouncil1"/><ref name="FDCI"/> In 2011, Barve spoke at an Italian government entrepreneurs' conference representing India's young fashion designers.<ref>[http://www.asianpaints.com:8094/CQ/wordpress/?p=8850 "Earthen Symphony."] Asian paints.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref> In 2012, the British Fashion Council invited Barve to showcase a collection at the annual ''Alchemy'' festival, South Bank, [[London]]. He was also part of the [[Blenders Pride]] tour promoting the Indian [[whisky]]<ref>[http://www.jamesbrownlondon.com/james-brown-collaborates-with-indias-rising-fashion-stars-at-the-alchemist-cobra-catwalk-show-2012 "James Brown collaborates with India’s rising fashion stars at the Alchemist Cobra Catwalk show 2012."] James Brown London.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref><ref>[http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/london-eye/934140/ "London Eye."] Indian Express.com 9 April 2012. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/nachiket-barve-strand-of-silk-interviews-indian-fashion-designer-nachiket-barve-video-5JuTjFtZQpk-51079-1.html "Nachiket Barve."] Firstpost.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/nachiket-barve-blenders-pride-magical-nights-music-cds-presents-designer-d-video-7Z__ntvPYO8-51079-1.html "Nachiket Barve."] Firstpost.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref>

In 2011, Nachiket designed costumes for a television commercial advertising Tanishq [[jewellery]] during the [[Diwali]] festival. It starred the actor [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and actress, [[Jaya Bachchan]].<ref name="business-standard1"/><ref>Thacker S. [http://www.vogue.in/content/nachiket-barve-turns-5 "Nachiket Barve Turns 5."] Vogue.in 25 April 2012. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref>

In 2012, Nachiket collaborated with [[Pooja Dhingra]], a pastry chef. Dhingra was the owner of the Le 15 Patisserie in Mumbai. Together, they produced a special edition range of [[macaroon]]s and packaging inspired by Nachiket's ''Caravan'' collection. The collection had been presented at Wills India Lifestyle Fashion Week.<ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/topic/person/nachiket-barve-caravan-a-le-15-patisserie-nachiket-barve-collaboration-video-k8Rz1Fhb9os-51079-1.html "Nachiket Barve."] Firstpost.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.livemint.com/Multimedia/ZDwyrBsHQjO3HIVpqtpQQK/Slideshow--Sweet-little-things.html "Sweet Little things."] Livemint.com 16 July 2014. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref>

The Barve Nachiket label was a part of ''Caravan 2014'', an initiative to showcase and retail Indian fashion. It was a curated collection of designer brands at the [[Harvey Nichols]] store in [[Riyadh]].<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/articles/new-clans-on-the-bollywood-block/15222069 "New clans on the Bollywood block."] Mid-day.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/story-print/1180101 "Fresh Forecast: Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week spring-summer 2013."] Financialexpress.com 9 October 2013. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref>

==Designs==
Nachiket produces bespoke fashions and ''Indianwear''. The Barve Nachiket label has been sold in India, the [[US]], [[Singapore]] and [[Nigeria]]. The label has also been sold at the Pernia [[pop-up retail|pop-up shop]], and the Rent the Runway internet shop.<ref>[http://www.perniaspopupshop.com/designers-1/nachiket-barve "Nachiket Barve Designer Collection."] Perniaspopupshop.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref>
<ref>[https://www.renttherunway.com/designer_detail/nachiketbarve "Rent Dresses by Nachiket Barve."] Rent The Runway. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref> <ref>[http://www.bharattextile.com/features/wills-lifestyle-india-fashion-week/2013/autumn-winter/profiles/nachiket-barve.html "Nachiket Barve Fashion Designer Profile."] Bharattextile.com 2013. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref>

Nachiket's designs are inspired by his travels, science, nature and functionality. For instance, his 2014 collection took inspiration from [[Māori people|Maori]] culture.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/photo-stories/photos-inactive/WIFW-14-Nachiket-Barves-tribute-to-Maori-culture/photostory/33181265.cms "WIFW '14: Nachiket Barve's tribute to Maori culture."] Timesofindia.indiatimes.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref><ref>Lakhani S. [http://m.indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/wizards-of-art/2021868/ "Wizards of Art."] India Express.com 20 March 2014. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.samachar.com/wifw-2014-day-2-maia-by-nachiket-barve-od1uK9cghfc.html "Wifw 2014 Day 2 maia by Nachiket Barve."] Samachar.com 20 July 2014.</ref>

Nachiket experiments with fabrics, the joyous use of colour and intricate surface detail. Nachiket's philosophy is to challenge pre-existing norms and make fashion relevant to women no matter race, age, size or body type.<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/articles/like-last-year-nachiket-was-great-but-were-greedy/39098 "Like last year, Nachiket was great, but we're greedy."] Mid-day.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/articles/nachiket-flirts-with-sinister-textures-again/74286 "Nachiket flirts with sinister textures again."] Mid-day.com Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/shows/Anupama-goes-middle-east-Nachiket-travels-South-America/articleshow/16736307.cms "Anupama goes middle-east, Nachiket travels South America."] The Times of India.com 13 February 2013. Accessed 20 July 2014.</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10253565/ Nachiket Barve] on [[IMDb]]

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