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{{Short description|Indian fashion designer}}
{{BLP primary sources|date=November 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Anita Dongre
| image = Neha Dhupia, Anita Dongre, Amrita Puri at '8th Annual Gemfields RioTinto Retail Jeweller India Awards 2012' meet 01.jpg
| caption = Dongre in 2015
| occupation = [[Fashion designer]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1963|10|03}}
| birth_place = [[Bandra]], [[West Mumbai]], India
| education = [[Fashion design]] [[SNDT Women's University]] in Mumbai 1998
| website = {{URL|http://www.anitadongre.com/}}
| children = Yash Dongre
}}

'''Anita Dongre (née Sawlani)''' (born 3 October 1963) is an Indian fashion designer. She is the founder of House of Anita Dongre, an Indian fashion house.

== Early life ==
Dongre was born in [[Mumbai]], in the state of [[Maharashtra]]. Her mother, Pushpa Sawlani, used to stitch clothes for Anita and her 5 siblings when they were kids{{Citation needed|date=February 2021}}. Later in life, Anita studied fashion design at SNDT college located in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|title=SNDT Women's University|url=https://sndt.ac.in/notable-alumni/anita-dongre|access-date=25 April 2020|website=sndt.ac.in}}</ref> She pursued a Degree course in Fashion designing while displaying her love for designing clothes through different campaigns.<ref>{{cite web |title=Anita Dongre : journey of a poor girl to a renowned fashion designer |url=https://www.newstrend.news/344717/anita-dongre-life-story/ |website=newstrend.news |date=24 April 2020 |access-date=25 April 2020}}</ref>

== Career ==
{{BLP primary sources|date=November 2021}}
Dongre launched her jewellery brand Anita Dongre Pink City, which also features under House of Anita Dongre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/wpower-trailblazers/designer-anita-dongre-is-a-runway-hit/46243/1|title=Designer Anita Dongre is a runway hit|date=14 March 2017|via=Forbes India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/exclusive/interview-i-find-inspiration-in-everything-anita-dongre_6791.html|title=Interview - I find inspiration in everything: Anita Dongre|date=5 Dec 2013|via=ZEE News India}}</ref>

In the year 2015, AND Designs India Limited [[Rebranding|re-branded]] itself as House of Anita Dongre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idiva.com/news-style-beauty/interview-with-fashion-desinger-anita-dongre/34947|title=Anita Dongre Gives Us an Insider View of the Business of Fashion|date=17 Feb 2015|via=IDIVA}}</ref> House of Anita Dongre currently shelters AND (western wear), Global Desi ([[boho-chic]] brand inspired by the folk tales of India), and her signature label ANITA DONGRE. She has recently introduced Anita Dongre Grassroot to her fashion house. She is also the founder of Pink City, a [[Kundan|jadau]] fine jewellery brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1131201/jsp/graphiti/17610178.jsp|title=Grand designs|date=1 Dec 2013|via=''Telegraph'' India|access-date=27 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928005419/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1131201/jsp/graphiti/17610178.jsp|archive-date=28 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On 28 March 2019, the Board of House of Anita Dongre Limited (HOADL), as part of its corporate restructuring, transferred the businesses under its two brands, AND and Global Desi under a slump sale arrangement to a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary, Ochre and Black Private Limited (OBPL) - effective 1 April 2019. HOADL will continue to manage the business under its two brands - Anita Dongre and Grassroot.<ref>[https://www.icra.in/Rationale/ShowRationaleReport?Id=87212 Anita Dongre Limited (HOADL) Corporate Restructuring]</ref>

Dongre's brother and sister handle the operations of the business, while she focuses on the design front. She features as the [[chief creative officer]] of the company.

== Personal life ==

Anita Dongre is married to Pravin Dongre, a businessman and has a son named Yash Dongre, who is also a part of Dongre's business.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/cover-story/anita-dongre-fashion-indian-women-milan/story/209032.html|title=Drafting New Designs|date=31 Aug 2014|via=Business Today}}</ref>

Dongre is a [[vegan]] activist and a member of the organisation [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]] (PETA).<ref>{{cite web|date=21 Nov 2016|title=Ace Fashion Designer Anita Dongre Honoured with PETA Award for Refusing to Use Leather and Cashmere in Her Designs|url=https://www.petaindia.com/media/ace-fashion-designer-anita-dongre-honoured-peta-award-refusing-use-leather-cashmere-designs/|via=Peta India}}</ref>

== Awards and recognitions ==

* In 2008, she received the GR8 Flo Women Achievers Award for ‘Excellence in Fashion Design’.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ficciflo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/GR8-FLO-AChievers-Awards-2008.pdf|title=Excellence in Fashion Design|date=Jan 2017|via=FICCIFLO}}</ref>
* In 2013, The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Ladies Organization, Bombay Chapter, presented an award to Dongre for ‘Excellence in Fashion Design’.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/power-designer-anita-dongre|title=POWER DESIGNER: ANITA DONGRE|date=19 June 2014|via=VERVE Magazine}}</ref>
* In 2014, she received the EY Entrepreneur of the year award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q51wDbO0CXE|title=Anita Dongre (AND Designs India Limited), EY EOY 2014 Award Finalist|date=23 Feb 2015|via=EY INDIA}}</ref>
* She received the Pantene Shine Award for helping women shine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/16013_Pantene-repositions-itself-as-the-brand-that-helps-women-shine|title=Pantene repositions itself as the brand that helps women 'shine'|date=21 Sep 2006|via=afaqs}}</ref>
* In 2017, Vogue and Yes Bank awarded her the title of 'Designer of the Year.'
* In 2019, Anita Dongre received the Lokmat 'Most Stylish' award.
* In 2023, she received 'Forces of Fashion' award from Vogue.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.anitadongre.com/about-anita Official website]{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

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