With a passion for clothes and exposure to international trends at an early age, Nalandda Bhandari was charting her career in other areas. Armed with a BA in Psychology, she soon embraced the hospitality industry. But life came a full circle and she knew she would have to return to her passion sooner or later. After the success of her creations at Ensemble (Mumbai) under their in-house label, in a couple of months Nalandda was soon retailing from the high end boutiques all over the country.Feminine, free spirited and confident – Nalandda Bhandari creations encapsulate all that a woman is: sexy, sensual and with a mind of her own. The line plays around strong silhouettes, international trends and a very distinct personality. Well heeled, articulate and comfortable in her skin, this woman steers towards graceful, romantic and avant garde creations.
With emphasis on quality, cut and finish complimenting the woman, GLOSS is a vibrant range in flowy georgettes, chiffons, rich silks and laces. The creations reflect the trend of the season with sprinkles of embellishments and embroidery. The label houses a fully functional workshop in Mumbai and the under the expert guidance of Nalandda, the line has established a patronage from among the crème de la crème of society.Dressing up the likes of Avanti Birla, Ramona Garware, Gauri Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, Malaika Arora Khan, Zeba Kohli and other trendsetters, Nalandda finds her inspiration from travel, realism and designers like Mathew Willamson, Alessandrao Dell’Acqua and Blumarine, to name a few.Currently the brand retails out of Ensemble (Mumbai, Delhi), Amara, Cypress, Zoya, Hot Pink by Marie Helene (Mumbai, Jaipur), Newbury, Fifi and Moose (London), as well as outlets in Greece, Spain, Kuwait, Hong Kong and South Africa among others.