The Owner's Dream
The Jaggi's dream…to build an enduring brand, not just a clothing line, with an unwavering commitment to compelling and luxurious designs at the highest quality. The Jaggi's have long envisioned translating the ornate and sumptuous textiles of the Ahmadabad, Varanasi, and Murshidabad regions of India into the women's career and occasion wear of Kalpana's Collection.
Once a symbol of wealth and royalty, the trademark brocade of this collection is no longer reserved for the elite…it is luxury in its purest form, now available to women everywhere.
KALPANA JAGGI
Kalpana: idea ~ imagination ~ fancy
Kalpana's name literally translates as …idea ~ imagination ~ fancy…all of which are clearly embodied in the collection's namesake. Long dreaming of translating the royal textures and exquisite prints of India into practical designs for women's apparel and accessories, Kalpana Jaggi founded the company in 2003 with her husband, Ajay. Together they have launched one of the most unique clothing and accessory concepts available to today's woman.
From the lavish hand-woven brocades of her apparel,
to the semiprecious stones of her jewelry, Kalpana's
Collection is a reflection of Ms. Jaggi's heritage,
determination, and creativity. Not satisfied to just
"show up" each day, Kalpana Jaggi is constantly
honing her knowledge of textiles, trends, and retail
technologies and translating that knowledge into her
organization. Having worked both as a buyer and as a
vendor in her previous career, she understands how to
meet the challenges of quality and service for discerning
consumers.
AJAY BIR JAGGI
Ajay: unconquerable ~ invincible
The translation of Ajay Bir Jaggi's name, "unconquerable"
and "invincible," aptly describes the key
to his success over the past decade. Opening his first
dry cleaning drop-off store in 1995, Ajay Bir Jaggi's
excellent customer service skills and determination
earned trust and repeat business from his discerning
upper eastside clients. Using "WE Promise, WE Deliver,
WE care" as his business mantra, Ajay earned that
trust through unconventional approaches to outstanding service. Today,
along with his wife, Kalpana, Ajay has successfully
built his business to three dry cleaning and tailoring
locations that are thriving in the heart of a competitive
and demanding New York market.
Ajay brings nearly two decades of experience with apparel
workmanship, quality, and overall value to bear on the
designs and operations of Kalpana's Collection. This
understanding is integral to his vision of creating
uniquely-elegant, easy-care, high-quality apparel for
women. Long a witness to the effects of poor workmanship,
Ajay is responsible for the meticulous attention to
specifications and quality control that are the hallmark
of Kalpana's Collection.
