• A model presents creations by Indian designer Wendell Rodricks. He was known for his bespoke resort and casualwear collections, as seen here on a model for Lotus Make-UP India Fashion Week spring / summer 2019. AFP
    A model presents creations by Indian designer Wendell Rodricks. He was known for his bespoke resort and casualwear collections, as seen here on a model for Lotus Make-UP India Fashion Week spring / summer 2019. AFP
  • An environmental activitist, Wendell Rodricks had a penchant for natural and organic fabrics. Getty Images
    An environmental activitist, Wendell Rodricks had a penchant for natural and organic fabrics. Getty Images
  • The designer extended his beachy aesthetic to his menswear collections. Getty Images
    The designer extended his beachy aesthetic to his menswear collections. Getty Images
  • Wendell Rodricks established his label in 1989, and was a regular at Indian fashion shows for nearly three decades. AFP
    Wendell Rodricks established his label in 1989, and was a regular at Indian fashion shows for nearly three decades. AFP
  • His aesthetic walked the line between floaty yet well-tailored outfits. WireImage
    His aesthetic walked the line between floaty yet well-tailored outfits. WireImage
  • Casualwear aside, Rodricks also created evening gowns. Getty Images
    Casualwear aside, Rodricks also created evening gowns. Getty Images
  • Actress Deepika Padukone walks the ramp for Wendell Rodricks at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week spring / summer 2012. Getty Images
    Actress Deepika Padukone walks the ramp for Wendell Rodricks at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week spring / summer 2012. Getty Images
  • Vibrant whites aside, Wendell Rodricks was never afraid to experiment with bright colours. WireImage
    Vibrant whites aside, Wendell Rodricks was never afraid to experiment with bright colours. WireImage
  • His love for colour was most evident in his beachwear skirts, sarongs and accessories. AFP
    His love for colour was most evident in his beachwear skirts, sarongs and accessories. AFP
  • In 2017, Wendell Rodricks sent plus-size male and female models down his Lakme Fashion Week runway. AFP
    In 2017, Wendell Rodricks sent plus-size male and female models down his Lakme Fashion Week runway. AFP

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A look back at some of Wendell Rodricks’s greatest runway looks – in pictures

The Goan fashion designer passed away on February 12, aged 59

Panna Munyal
Panna Munyal

February 13, 2020

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Colourful sarongs, Modrian-esque accessories and floaty beachwear defined Indian fashion designer Wendell Rodricks's aesthetic. Alongside, the Goan designer created ethereal gowns and eveningwear in vibrant whites, as well as menswear in relaxed silhouettes.

Rodricks, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 12, established his label in 1989 and was active for neatly three decades after.

He was working on a costume museum in his home state at the time of his death.

Click through our gallery above to see some of his coolest looks over the years.

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