{{Short description|Indian fashion designer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016 }} {{Infobox person | name = Rocky Star | image = Rocky S at Van Heusen Men's Fashion Week model auditions 08.jpg | caption = | occupation = Fashion designer | other_names = Rocky S | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = Bombay, Maharashtra, India | yearsactive = | alma_mater = {{URL|jdinstituteoffashiontechnology.com}} | spouse = | parents = | children = | awards = | website = {{URL|rockystarworld.com}} }}
'''Rocky Star'''<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ghoroi |first1=Trisha |title=‘Focus remains on Indian sensibilities’ |url=https://www.asianage.com/life/fashion/200219/focus-remains-on-indian-sensibilities.html |publisher=Asian Age |date=February 20, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Arora |first1=Garima |title='Fashion in India has come a long way' |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/537815/fashion-india-has-come-long.html |publisher=Deccan Herald |date=April 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Jha |first1=Anjali |title=Rocky Star’s collection at London Fashion Week 2019 is high on street flair |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/rocky-star-collection-london-fashion-week-2019-amy-jackson-5591528/ |publisher=Indian Express |date=February 20, 2019}}</ref> is an Indian fashion designer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/reinvention-is-the-key-rocky-s/article8318234.ece| title= ‘Reinvention is the key’: Rocky S| work=The Hindu|date=March 6, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/fashion/story/rocky-s-star-fashion-designer-shoppers-stop-collaboration-denim-bipasha-basu-akshay-kumar-268770-2015-10-19| title=Five minutes with Rocky S: Designing for 350 Bollywood films, and special friend Bipasha Basu| work=India Today|date=October 19, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/2-0-release-date-akshay-kumars-crowman-gears-unleash-fear-671967| title=Designer-stylist Rocky S said the anti-hero's look would be "devilish,| work=International Business Times|date=March 24, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.utsavpedia.com/fashion-cults/the-young-and-vibrant-designer-rocky-s/| title=Rocky S – Leading Designer in the Indian Fashion Industry| work=utsavpedia.com|date=July 11, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Top Designers |url=http://english.fashion101.in/designer-collection/top-designers/ |publisher=Fashion101.in |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203041937/http://english.fashion101.in/designer-collection/top-designers/ |archivedate=February 3, 2015}}</ref>
==Career== Rocky Star draws inspiration from the Baroque and Gothic time periods, with influences and traces seen across all his collections.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rocky Star marks the third season at London Fashion Week |url=https://handsontime.in/rocky-star-london-fashion-week/ |publisher=Handsontime.in |date=February 22, 2017}}</ref> He has also designed for Beyoncé Knowles, Paris Hilton<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.highheelconfidential.com/beyonce-in-rocky-s/| title=Beyonce In Rocky S| work=Highheelconfidential.com|date=October 31, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Beyonce-in-Mumbai/articleshow/2497145.cms| title=Beyonce in Mumbai| work=The Times of India|date=Oct 29, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/photo/sonakshi-sinha-neil-nitin-mukesh-abhay-deol-arjun-rampal-dino-moreaa-366337-2011-09-26| title=Paris Hilton and Rocky S| work=India Today}}</ref> and Pussycat Dolls.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.highheelconfidential.com/pussycat-dolls-rocky-s-sari-fashion-rocks-concert-2008/| title=Pussycat Dolls In Rocky S| work=Highheelconfidential.com|date=September 6, 2008}}</ref>
His design sensibility blends India heritage crafts and textures with opulent embroideries, focusing on occasion wear along with bridal, pret and accessories for women and men.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/designers/Designer-Rocky-Star-showcases-at-London-Fashion-Week/articleshow/51122938.cms| title=Designer Rocky Star showcases at London Fashion Week| work=The Times of India|date=February 25, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/diana-penty-walks-for-rocky-s-at-lifw/| title=Diana Penty walks for Rocky S at LIFW| work=Indian Express|date=August 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/rocky-s-to-design-for-indian-beauties-at-international-pageants/| title=Rocky S to design for Indian beauties at international pageants | work=Indian Express|date=August 23, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/fashion-designers-on-bollywood-stars-who-walk-the-ramp-best/17030173| title=Fashion designers on Bollywood stars who walk the ramp best | work=Mid-Day|date=March 12, 2016}}</ref>
Rocky showcased his Autumn Winter collection, Nomadic Love at London Fashion Week in 2016. Ever since Rocky has showcased 6 seasons at London Fashion Week with the latest showcase being in February 2019.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rocky Star treats every show as his first |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/rocky-star-treats-every-show-as-his-first/1482717 |publisher=Outlook India |date=February 21, 2019}}</ref>
==Films== Rocky landed his first styling project with Akshay Kumar in 1992. Ever since, he has designed for over 350 films including ''Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai'' (2000) and ''Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'' (2001) and ''Goal!'' (2005).<ref name="news18">{{cite news |title=Designers Should Be In Sync With Global Trends, Says Rocky S |url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/designers-should-be-in-sync-with-global-trends-says-rocky-s-1413435.html |publisher=News18 |date=May 26, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rocky S |url=http://www.fashioncentral.in/fashion/fashion-designer/rocky-s/ |publisher=Fashion Central |date=December 3, 2012}}</ref> Rocky Star has also designed costumes for a Bollywood film titled ''Robot 2''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Designer-Rocky-Star-gives-Robot-a-stylish-touch/articleshow/51024109.cms| title=Designer Rocky Star gives Robot a stylish touch| work=The Times of India|date=January 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/hollywood/rocky-s-wants-to-style-victoria-beckham-613548| title=NRocky S wants to style Victoria Beckham | work=NDTV|date= August 23, 2013}}</ref> He has designed costumes for several films in the past including ''Gaddar'' for actress Amisha Patel and ''Krrish'' for actor Hrithik Roshan.<ref>{{cite news |title=This Diwali 'modernise' your home with Bent Chair, Rocky S home decor |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/this-diwali-modernise-your-home-with-bent-chair-rocky-s-home-decor/1164906 |publisher=Outlook India |date=October 9, 2017}}</ref>
== Awards == {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Award !! Film !! Result !! Ref. |- | 2004|| Zee Cine Award for Best Costume Design||''Koi... Mil Gaya''|| {{nom}}||<ref>{{cite news |title=Zee Cine Awards 2004 takes flight |url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k4/feb/feb68.htm |publisher=Indiantelevision.com |date=February 7, 2004}}</ref> |}
== Other == Rocky has now opened flagship store in Khar West, [https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/ROCKY+STAR/@19.0722868,72.8288784,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3be7c90187c5feb3:0x6f4dd843df2b95b7!8m2!3d19.0722817!4d72.8310671?coh=164777&entry=tt ROCKY STAR STORE ] in September, 2022.
Rocky also owns a restaurant in Mumbai, named Rocky Star Cocktail Bar.<ref>{{cite news |title=This Mumbai restaurant has the longest island bar in Asia |url=https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/lord-of-the-drinks-kamala-mills-mumbai-200-foot-bar/#s-cust0 |publisher=Architectural Digest |date=June 22, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Viegas |first1=Vanessa |title=The longest island bar |url=https://www.asianage.com/life/more-features/050718/the-longest-island-bar.html |publisher=Asian Age |date=July 5, 2018}}</ref> He has a furniture brand called Rocky Star Home by Bent Chair and a high street wear brand called RS by Rocky Star in partnership with Shoppers Stop.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Martins |first1=Maverick |title=Designer Rocky Star partners with Bent Chair for home décor, furniture line |url=https://in.fashionnetwork.com/news/Designer-Rocky-Star-partners-with-Bent-Chair-for-home-decor-furniture-line,878157.html#.XTwUOugzbIU |publisher=Fashionnetwork.com |date=October 10, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sachdeva |first1=Sujata |title=Rocky S launches RS by Rocky Star with Shoppers Stop |url=https://fashionunited.in/news/retail/rocky-s-launches-rs-by-rocky-star-with-shoppers-stop/2015071311935 |publisher=FashionUnited |date=July 13, 2015}}</ref>
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== External links == * [http://www.explosivefashion.in/key-interviews/rocky-star.html In Conversation with Rocky Star] *{{cite news |title=Meet The Rocky Star |url=http://www.ritzmagazine.in/meet-the-rocky-star/ |publisher=Ritz Newspaper}}
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