Karan Johar joins Fashion Entrepreneur Fund as investor and promoter

Fashion focused venture studio the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund has welcomed Bollywood celebrity and fashion enthusiast Karan Johar as an investor and promoter. Johar will leverage his experience to garner support for emerging Indian fashion entrepreneurs.

“Fashion is an integral part of our culture and identity,” said Karan Johar in a press release. “It is an ever-evolving industry, and I am excited to embark on this journey with FEF. The growing popularity of homegrown ventures showcases the incredible talent within India and highlights a shift towards embracing our unique style. My objective is to bring glamour and trends to the forefront, supporting these brands as they captivate audiences globally. Through this initiative, we will help fashion entrepreneurs set new trends and achieve unprecedented success.”
 
FEF has also recently been joined by Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, business magnate Ravi Jaipuria, and business leader Gaurav Dalmia. Johar sees FEF as a way to fill a gap in the support system needed for fashion entrepreneurs in India.
 
“Having Mr. Karan Johar join FEF is a tremendous boost for us,” said the Fashion Entrepreneur Fund’s founder Sanjay Nigam and chairman Vagish Pathak inna joint statement. “Our mission is to create a vibrant ecosystem where fashion dreams can flourish into successful enterprises. With Mr. Johar joining us, we are poised to accelerate this mission and reach new heights. Mr. Johar’s passion for innovation aligns perfectly with our goals and his experience and extensive networks will be invaluable in reaching out to fashion brands and entrepreneurs. With his support, we are confident that FEF will become the go-to platform for fashion entrepreneurs in India, providing them with the investment, resources, and mentorship they need to succeed.”