Thanrei Raising, an enigmatic bangalore-based fashion designer, is of Tangkhul Nagas origin and hails from Ukhrul district, Manipur State, Northeast India.
Fashion has been her passion from an early age. As a young girl Thanrei loved experimenting with old garments. She used to redesign them into different styles and wear them with pride.
During her school years Thanrei never imagined taking up fashion as a career. In fact, in high school, she dreamt of becoming a Doctor, because she loved to serve people. For her there was no nobler endeavour than dedicating her life to helping others by qualifying as a doctor. However, personal circumstances took her life in a different direction. Sadly this meant she never got the chance to realise her dream of becoming a medical professional. But the set back didn’t deter her free spirit and independent nature. Thanrei realised that there are other ways to help people. In her search for freedom to do what she loved, Thanrei discovered that she could live her life’s purpose of helping people by aligning it with her love for the world of fashion.
With her unique design sense, attention to quality and focus on delivering satisfaction to her clients, Thanrei has not only found a way to live her purpose through her passion, but she has also committed to creating awareness of environmental conservation by becoming an advocate of sustainable fashion.
How TR started?
Thanrei Raising acquired her professional qualifications by studying Fashion Design and Management at Vogue institute of Fashion Technology in Bangalore, India.She initially applied her expertise working for a fashion company before branching out as a freelance fashion designer in 2016. In 2017 she started her own designer brand, THANREI RAISING, to capitalise on the buzz she was already creating as a bright, up and coming rising star on the popular Bangalore fashion scene.
TR Design philosophy
Fashion is more than just about the clothes we wear. It has purpose and meaning. Fashion can define a personality. It can make a statement and be a force for good in this world!
TR 7 Founding principles
Emotion: Instil confidence and create happiness
Looks/Silhouettes: Everyone’s beautiful in their own, unique way
Durability: Economically accessible and safely long-lasting
Functional: Purpose-driven and easy to wear
Fabrics: Environmentally friendly and health conscious
Colour/Prints: Fashionable, fresh, elegant and classy
Embellishment and handworks: Showcase artist individualities with their uniquely luxurious works.The TR differentiator, TR design concepts always focus on creating bespoke pieces to match each client’s unique needs and personality.
We achieve this by treating each design as its own masterpiece. Central to each TR creation is our attentions to quality, comfort, design craftsmanship and the use of durable fabrics & trims.From brainstorming outstanding concepts, drafting inspirational themes to crafting finished masterpieces, every TR design piece is lovingly made with special care and personal dedication.
Affordable: Our prices are kept low to make designer wear more accessible for everyone. Bespoke: Our designs match individual status, personalities, occasions and budgets. Ethical: We offer organic fabrics to those who support social causes that help sustain underprivileged societies, as well as the environment. Innovative: By experimenting with colours, textures and silhouettes we strive to combine "class & elegance" with "comfort & durability" for each client. Emotional: TR brand’s goal is not just to have satisfied clients, but also to elevate their self-esteem, self-confidence and self-pride when they wear our creations.
TR Vision Someone once said that if your vision doesn’t inspire you, or even scare you a little, then it’s not a worthy vision. TR vision is about creating a courageous brand with a free spirit. It’s about being bold, inspired and brave. But above all the TR brand is about being visionary!
Our vision is to become an internationally celebrated designer fashion brand with a heart. Establish stylish TR flagship stores in every fashion capital of the world.
Launch limited edition and ready-to-wear TR high street fashion line for mass consumption.