18 INDIA TODAY KOLKATA ✦ OCTOBER 2018
S
ISTERS NEELAKSHI AND
OIENDRILA RAY, 39, turned
to children’s fashion when
they realised there was a dearth
of trendy ethnic wear for children
that appealed to both the mother
and child. In 2011, the sisters, both
design graduates from Parsons
School of Design (NYC/Paris) and
Ravensbourne College of Design
and Communication (London),
started their own label Nee & Oink
with the thought that it would retain
an element of whimsy besides being
comfortable for children.
Their newest festive range plays
around with colourful motifs
inspired by nature. Big vibrant peo-
nies on lehengas and kurtas, animals
and birds from Gond art motifs like
herons, cockatoos and woodpeckers
are embroidered on the festive range
of clothing. “India has such a rich
heritage of art. For all our collections
we try to take inspiration from at
least one art form from the country,”
says Oiendrila whose background
is in graphic design. The sisters are
particular about the fabrics they use.
Their line is all about lightweight
silks and breathable cottons. The
colour story is festive with jewel
tones, reds and pinks and rich navy
blues dominating.
And if the clothes make you wish you
were a child again, Nee & Oink also
do custom made clothing for adults.
Child's Play
NEE & OINK
PRICE `2,600 onwards
TEL 8334936663
AT Nee & Oink, 219 Jodhpur Park
Designer OIENDRILA RAY KAPUR
with her son ARISH and niece MISHKA KAPUR
Make up MALAY ROY
Location ROY BARI, BADAN CHANDRA ROY PUJAPhotograph by SUcover story