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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 crore in seed funding led by Zeropearl VC
Gully Labs , India's homegrown sneaker brand known for blending cultural storytelling with premium craftsmanship, has raised Rs 8.7 crore in its seed round — comprising Rs 7.6 crore in equity and Rs 1.1 crore in venture debt. The company had earlier secured Rs 1.1 crore in equity during its pre-seed round in 2024. The fresh capital will be deployed towards diversifying the product mix, expanding sales channels, and opening physical retail stores. The equity round was led by Zeropearl VC , with participation from a strong cohort of marquee founders and angels including Vivekananda Hallekere (Co-founder & CEO, Bounce), Suhasini Sampath (Co-founder, Yogabar), Nishchay AG (CEO, Jar), Ashutosh Valani (Founder, Renee Cosmetics), Anurag Ramadasan and Rahul Seth. Micro-funds such as Untitled Ventures and Atrium Ventures also participated in the round. Stride Ventures, led the debt investment. Founded in 2023 by engineers-turned-founders Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra, Gully Labs was born out of a desire to see Indian culture reflected in globally competitive products. From sneakers inspired by Phulkari embroidery to silhouettes referencing regional traditions and festivals, Gully Labs creates handcrafted, design-forward footwear that celebrates Indian identity with modern flair. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Arjun Singh & Animesh Mishra, Co-founders, Gully Labs, said in a statement, 'This round is a big step forward for us. We have always believed that Indian stories deserve a global stage not just in art and cinema, but in products people use and wear every day. With this backing, we are excited to scale our vision, grow our team, expand into physical retail, and bring even more culturally rooted, design-led sneakers to people across India and beyond. Above all, having the trust of such seasoned founders and investors gives us both confidence and responsibility as we build the next chapter of Gully Labs.' Bipin Shah, Founder & Managing Partner, Zeropearl VC, stated, 'At Zeropearl VC, we focus on backing brands that are authentically rooted in India, with strong design and product moats. Our Indiluxe thesis believes India's affluent consumers should embrace premium homegrown brands over foreign ones. Gully Labs embodies this spirit — taking India's rich cultural story to the world through sneakers that are 100% made in India. We're proud to support their journey toward becoming a global ambassador of Indian craftsmanship.' Live Events
News18
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Richa Chadha Celebrates Her Punjabi Roots In A Mayyur Girotra Ensemble At Her Brother's Wedding
Last Updated: For Richa Chadha the garara set was a tribute to her lineage and her childhood memories of Punjabi weddings. Richa Chadha paid homage to her lineage, her childhood memories of Punjabi weddings and the women who raised her in a hand embroidered masterpiece designed by renowned couturier Mayyur Girotra. Richa who recently attended her brother's wedding, marked the personal moment by donning the Yaminah Garara Set featuring a fluid silhouette rendered in lightweight sheer Chanderi. The flowing silhouette and intricate craftsmanship was enhanced with traditional phulkari and mirror work. Exuding tradition with a timeless allure, Richa looked elegant in Mayyur Girotra's vision of couture. Sharing her thoughts on wearing such a beautiful piece for a special occasion, Richa shares, 'For me, this wasn't just an outfit. It was a tribute—to my lineage, my childhood memories of Punjabi weddings, the women who raised me, and the roots that ground me. I wanted to feel like myself—but elevated, reflective, and steeped in love." Speaking about Mayyur Girotra's design language and celebrating her through his couture designs, Richa Chadha expresses, 'Mayyur's work speaks to the woman I am anchored in tradition, but with room to breathe, to evolve. That duality—of power and softness—is what drew me to his design." This beautiful and elegant garara set draws inspiration from rituals, heirlooms, and the quiet beauty of tradition, translated for the woman of today. Mayyur Girotra's work is often a conversation between past and present and this piece is no exception. Not only did Richa look stunning in the Indian silhouette but it also presented Indian craftsmanship with utmost honesty and creativity. 'Richa's look was about more than just celebration—it was about honouring stories, rituals, and roots. We leaned into the language of Phulkari and vintage mirror work, but treated it with restraint and fluidity, letting the silhouette speak," shares designer Mayyur Girotra. With design inspirations echoing phulkari motifs and bridal dressing rituals, Richa's look becomes a quiet yet resounding homage to the spirit of Punjabi women: bold, rooted, and luminous. Styled with emerald glass bangles, uncut kundan jewellery from Inaaya Jewellery, and soft, understated glam done by Divya Dewan Babbar, Richa Chadha's look set the tone for summer weddings. An effortless homage to a cultural memory. Watch CNN-News18 here. The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the latest on health, fashion, travel, food, and culture — with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 15, 2025, 16:51 IST
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
4 Bathinda women take phulkari embroidery to int'l stage at Creativa Dortmund
1 2 Bathinda: Hailing from the Malwa hinterland, with modest backgrounds and not much access to the outside world, four women from Bathinda villages have taken Phulkari (a flower pattern embroidery) to well-known boutiques and design stores of Cologne. After rubbing shoulders with renowned handicraft designers at the Creativa Dortmund fair in Germany, these women successfully brought Phulkari to the global stage by showcasing their work at one of Europe's largest and most creative exhibitions in March. Creativa is a large European creativity and handicrafts fair, known for showcasing the latest innovations and trends in the creative industry. "My maternal grandmother gave me a Phulkari at my marriage, which piqued my interest towards this artform. I received a formal training in this folk art and even provided training to certain women. Now, when I got a chance to showcase this talent, I prepared Phulkari bookmarks to be handed over to foreign delegates, which were highly appreciated. I had a chance to hold a debate over creativity and collaborations to take Phulkari to other levels. Upon visiting design centres in Cologne, I got an understanding of German fashion fiestas," says Satbir Kaur from Ramsarra village in Bathinda, who acted as a Phulkari trainer at a centre prepared by Guru Gobind Singh Refinery. The refinery collaborated with Nabha Foundation in sending the Phulkari trainers to the Dortmund exhibition. Apart from Satbir, Manpreet Kaur from Mahinangal village, Sandeep Kaur from Malkana village, and Lakhbir Kaur participated with Nabha Foundation executive director Shubhra Singh and Guru Gobind Singh Refinery CSR head Vishav Mohan Prasad. Manpreet Kaur says, "I was studying privately at home and never imagined that I would attend an international creative fair, but aligning with HMEL Refinery's Phulkari project gave my life a whole new purpose. During the German visit, I found that, like the Kashmir Pashmina Shawl, the naturally coloured Indian creativity could be taken to further heights with trending designs." Sandeep Kaur said after participating in a bag-making workshop at the fair, she learnt a lot about world designs and prepared bags as per the European styles. Over 700 exhibitors from across the world participated in Creativa, where these women initially found themselves to be inferior but won laurels with their creativity and designs. These four women earlier received training at a centre set up by the refinery and later turned out to be trainers. Nearly 300 rural women have received training in Phulkari making in the last few years. MSID:: 120405404 413 |
