From simple pleats to royal flounce – Dolly Jain, the drape expert has it all to her credit. She has developed a unique style of her own, reflecting the ancient traditions of India in a contemporary vocabulary. Her understanding of the structure of a piece of cloth and the innovative use of her skill has created a new classicism for Indian women across the globe.

In her experience, Dolly noticed that most women have a  misconception that a sari limits their mobility. But the key, she finds, is effective draping – which is exactly what she has set out to accomplish. Dolly is recognised worldwide, for her notable drapes for her niche clientele, including an impressive list of names from the Indian film industry such as Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor and many more. She also takes pride in dressing up members from prominent Industrial families such as Neeta Ambani, Isha Ambani Parimal, Shloka Ambani Mehta, Usha Mittal and Sangeeta Jindal.

Dolly began her work as a hobby in Calcutta more than a decade ago. Since a tender age, she would dress up her dolls in the most exclusive ways. This hobby gradually paved a way for various creative contemporary silhouettes she churns out today. This facet of styling has made her work particularly relevant in the Indian fashion milieu, in present times.