Kishore Vk
About Kishore Vk
Kishore Vk is the Head of Design at Linen Club, part of the Aditya Birla Group, based in Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
Head Of Design Linen Club
Kishore Vk holds the position of Head of Design at Linen Club, a segment within the Aditya Birla Group. Based in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, he oversees various strategic initiatives and developments within the company. His role involves leading the design and product development teams, and he is instrumental in establishing new business initiatives such as Linen Sarees. Kishore is also responsible for curating new design and product lines for both ready-to-wear and e-commerce brands under Linen Club.
Career at Nsl Textiles Ltd
During his tenure at Nsl Textiles Ltd in Hyderabad, Telangana, Kishore Vk served in multiple roles. As General Manager - Design and Development from 2012 to 2017, he led numerous design projects and innovative development efforts. Prior to that, he was the Deputy General Manager - Design from 2009 to 2012, and he played a critical role in advancing the company's design and product development capabilities over a span of eight years.
Experience in Fashion Industry
Kishore Vk has amassed extensive experience in the fashion industry over the years. Before his time at Nsl Textiles Ltd, he served as Brand Designer for Van Heusen at Madura Fashion & Lifestyle in Bengaluru, Karnataka, from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he has held roles such as Senior Designer at Raymond Limited for Park Avenue from 2004 to 2007 in Thane, Maharashtra, and Manager Design at Arvind Limited from 2000 to 2004 in Ahmadabad, Gujarat. He began his career as a Creative Designer at Trident Group India in Ludhiana, Punjab, serving for a year from 1999 to 2000.
Educational Background
Kishore Vk's educational background is rooted in fashion and economics. He studied Design and Fashion at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi from 1998 to 2000. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Nagarjuna University, where he studied Economics and Commerce from 1994 to 1996. This diverse academic training has provided him with a solid foundation in both creative design and business principles.
Key Contributions at Linen Club
At Linen Club, Kishore Vk has made significant contributions in various domains. He is credited with setting up the Bangalore Design Office, helping to establish and build the product and design teams. He leads the development of ready-to-wear brands and new e-commerce brands, overseeing new design and product development for Linen Club's OTC fabric business tailored for Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) and Multi-Brand Outlets (MBOs). Furthermore, he manages Ready-Made Garments (RMG) fabric collections for fabric exports.