The 79-year-old veteran designer was a celebrated name in the industry. His work and designs redefined the traditional saree wear to something modern and edgy.
Fashion designer Satya Paul, best known for re-inventing the sari for contemporary masses, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore. Puneet Nanda shared that the celebrated designer suffered a stroke in December 2019, and was recovering in a hospital before he was moved to Isha Yoga Center, his home since 2015.
The 79-year-old veteran designer was a celebrated name in the industry. His work and designs redefined the traditional saree wear to something modern and edgy.
The industry mourned the death of a revolutionary designer, many celebrities paid tribute to Paul.
Kangana Ranaut wrote `Om Shanti`
Om Shanti https://t.co/GBlWx1C0vi
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) January 7, 2021
Director Madhur Bhandarkar also took to Twitter, along with Sagarika Ghose
Sad to hear demise of most influenced Fashion Designer @satyapaul sir.
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) January 7, 2021
His immense contribution in the fashion industry will be always remembered, My
heartfelt condolences to @puneetnanda and the family. #OmShanti
Deeply disheartened by the demise of a renowned fashion designer and founder Satya Paul, his presence will be missed and his work will be truly an inspiration to many. #RIP
— Ajay Chopra (@mchefajaychopra) January 7, 2021
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.#SatyaPaul #fashiondesigner #condolences #demise #legend #eraends #icon #bollywood #sari pic.twitter.com/jzxnwA2eaf
An end to an era!
— Kunal Kapur (@ChefKunalKapur) January 7, 2021
India`s iconic fashion designer Satya Pauls demise shall leave a void in Indian Fashion Industry. Condolences. #RIP #SatyaPaul pic.twitter.com/snS4TKLDXm
RIP #SatyaPaul . Loved your saris. Godspeed
— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) January 7, 2021
Designer Masaba Gupta, who worked with the fashion label as a creative head briefly also expressed her condolences at his passing away. She shared a note on her Instagram Story that read, “A true example of an actual BRAND, homegrown. Put in corporate hands at the right time and one with a signature that will stand the test of time. Fashion schools – Please introduce young Indian design aspirants to this brand in schools and various other homegrown brands. We can be inspired by the story of Chanel etc but we must learn what happened on our soil first.”
Satya Paul, a spiritual man, discovered Sadhguru who became his alley. Puneet Nanda, the designer son wrote on a post. Sadhguru took to Twitter to pay tribute to the designer and his spiritual pathway.
#SatyaPaul, a shining example of what it means to live with immeasurable passion and unrelenting involvement. The distinct vision you brought to the Indian #fashion industry is a beautiful tribute to this. A privilege to have had you amongst us. Condolences & Blessings. -Sg pic.twitter.com/DNMZ0DXvOf
— Sadhguru (@SadhguruJV) January 7, 2021
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