A graduate in fine arts from Stella Maris, she worked as a graphic designer for 8 years before launching her own brand of designs. Meet Ms Uma Balachandran, a Chennai based designer launched her own range of collections under the name Kozmik Blues. Kozmik Blues. The fashion boutique is in Kilpauk.
        

She mostly works on silk, raw silk and texture fabric. Asked about her designs, Uma says   "I do not follow a particular pattern or style. I get inspired by the fabric and design them as per the mood I am in." She sources her fabrics from Erode, Salem, Bangalore, and Bombay.

She has her own set of clients for whom she is a personal wardrobe designer.  "I do not promote my stuff in anyway. It has been only through word of mouth. And I believe in only that. I love to interact with my clients very close so that I would get to know their style and taste."

Uma's latest venture is the GRT Wedding collections. "They wanted a change from the usual "Pattu sarees", so I went in for a contemporary design and each saree has a unique design, giving it a totally different look."
    
Her collections include half stitched salwar kameez, sarees, silk & cotton kurtis, street wears  tops, party tops in silk, party wear in silk and suede, cotton skirts, silk skirts, causal wear, summer wear. The price range begins from Rs. 3200 for a saree to Rs. 15,000 for silk sarees.

Shezina

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