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'''Akash K Aggarwal''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[LGBT|LGBT activist]] and accessory designer who was one of the petitioners against [[Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/vivacity/love-conquers.html|website=[[The Pioneer (India)]]|title=Love conquers|language=en|url-status=live|access-date= 15 April 2021}}</ref>

==Career==
Aggarwal, who owns the Shubhashini Ornamentals brand, is also an accessory designer. He predominately works in [[Bollywood]]. Many celebrities have worn his jewelry, including [[Vidya Balan]], [[Sushmita Sen]], [[Swara Bhaskar]], and [[Kriti Sanon]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/dont-seek-approval-acceptance-while-expressing-sexuality-says-designer-akassh-aggarwal-4932571/|website=[[The Indian Express]]|title=Don't seek approval, acceptance while expressing sexuality says, Designer Akassh Aggarwal|language=en|url-status=live|access-date= 15 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/videos/entertainment/irw-winterfestive-17-rangyatra-subhashini-ornamentals-paints-day-2/|website=[[Asian News International]]|title=IRW Winter/Festive '17: 'Rangyatra' by Subhashini Ornamentals paints Day 2|language=en|url-status=live|access-date= 15 April 2021}}</ref>

In 2015, Aggarwal showcased [[boudoir]] collection in [[India Runway Week]]. The theme and design of the show was a reconstruction of an exotic Royal Indian age. [[Gauhar Khan]] walked the ramp for Aggarwal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/entertainment/gauhar-khan-jewels-up-india-runway-weeks-2nd-day/131146/|website=[[The Financial Express (India)]]|title=Gauhar Khan jewels up India Runway Week's 2nd day|language=en|url-status=live|access-date= 16 April 2021}}</ref>

In 2016, veteran [[Bollywood]] actresses [[Zeenat Aman]] and [[Sharmila Tagore]] walked the ramp for Aggarwal in [[India Runway Week]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/fashion/6445-asia-s-youngest-designers-participate-year-s-irw|website=[[The Sunday Guardian]]|title=Asia's youngest designers to participate in this year's IRW|language=en|url-status=live|access-date= 15 April 2021}}</ref>

In 2017, [[Swara Bhaskar]] walked the ramp of Aggarwal's show themed on ''Changing Phase Of Feminism'' on the final day of the [[India Runway Week]]. Aggarwal's spring summer range titled ''Tribe Vibe Collection'' resonates with the symbolism of old tribal art such as ''peroi and jadau'', as well as fine [[filigree]] techniques.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Hans/2017-05-01/Swara-Bhaskars-empowering-walk-for-Akassh-Aggarwal/297108|website=[[The Hans India]]|title=Swara Bhaskar's empowering walk for Akassh Aggarwal|language=en|url-status=live|access-date= 16 April 2021}}</ref>

In 2018, Indian [[acid attack]] survivor [[Laxmi Agarwal]] walked the ramp for Aggarwal in [[India Runway Week]]. Aggarwal presented a special ''Surkh- you ignited'' collection for the event to protest against [[rape]]. He made [[Laxmi Agarwal]] and other models to wear red bands on their left hand to protest against rape and molestation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/india-runway-week-models-dressed-to-protest-against-rape/india/news/1210465.html|website=[[United News of India]]|title=India Runway: Models dressed to protest against rape|language=en|url-status=live|access-date= 16 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/images/in-pictures-india-runway-week-2018|website=[[National Herald]]|title=In pictures: India Runway Week 2018|language=en|url-status=live|access-date= 16 April 2021}}</ref>

Aggarwal paid tribute to the [[LGBT]] community in [[India Runway Week]], 2019 where [[LGBT]] models walked the ramp.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.navodayatimes.in/news/khabre/gbtq-named-for-the-second-day-of-india-runway-fashion-week-sahiba-aggarwal-won-the-challenge/126151/|website=[[Navodaya Times]]|title=India Runway fashion Week का दूसरा दिन रहा LGBTQ के नाम, साहिबा अग्रवाल ने जीता चैलेंज|language=hi|url-status=live|access-date= 15 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zee5.com/gu/tvshows/details/india-runway-week/0-6-1927/shubhashini-ornamentals-by-aakassh-k-aggarwal-india-runway-week/0-1-manual_7g7o3bk7mf50|website=[[Zee5]]|title=Shubhashini Ornamentals by Aakassh K Aggarwal-India Runway Week|language=en|url-status=live|access-date= 15 April 2021}}</ref>

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