Costume designer Bhanupriya Pandya is an accomplished clothing & textile specialist and customer stylist with more than 15 years of multifaceted experience across merchandising, quality control, fashion education, garment construction, pattern making, custom textile printing and customer advisory roles. Proudly rooted in the rich cultural and traditional heritage of Jaipur, City of Rajasthan, India, she carries forward the artistic sensibilities and craftsmanship of India’s iconic textile city into every professional endeavour.
Holding a Master of Science in Clothing and Textile, Bhanupriya blends academic excellence with deep industry insight. Her career spans India and Australia, where she has consistently demonstrated a rare ability to integrate technical expertise with practical, customer‑focused solutions.
Her professional journey reflects a steadfast commitment to quality, precision, and innovation. She has managed end‑to‑end home furnishing and garment manufacturing for international buyers, ensuring compliance, quality assurance and timely delivery. As a guest lecturer at JD Institute of Fashion Technology, India, she delivered curriculum‑aligned lectures that bridged theory with real‑world application, inspiring the next generation of fashion professionals.
Since relocating to Canberra in October 2022, Bhanupriya has expanded her portfolio through roles in early childhood education, workplace health and safety, and most notably as a customer advisor, stylist, and cluster manager at Looksmart Alterations. In this leadership role, she oversees multi‑store operations, staff mentoring, customer engagement, sales performance and the quality assurance of final garment delivery. Her approach ensures every customer receives personalised, high‑standard service that reflects both craftsmanship and care.
Beyond her operational expertise, Bhanupriya is deeply passionate about skill development and community learning. She has conducted workshops on textile printing techniques, published international research papers and contributed to women’s empowerment initiatives through education and vocational training. Her work consistently champions creativity, capability building and inclusive growth.
Bhanupriya’s career is defined by meticulous attention to detail, creative problem solving and a strong customer‑centric philosophy. With a reputation for professionalism, integrity and an unwavering work ethic, she continues to make meaningful contributions across the fashion, education and business sectors bringing value, vision and vibrancy to every environment she serves.
