Hi, I'm Akanksha- a digital marketing nerd based in Mumbai,India.For over 8 years, I have successfully run a D2C clothing brand & a digital marketing agency.We have handled over 24+ brands and achieved a collective growth of over 8million accounts. My expertise lies in understanding the struggles & problems of the target audience & building social media strategies that truly convert on the basis of trust & authenticity. I'm your best fit if what you want is for your audience to trust & buy from you!

Akanksha Savanal

Hi, I'm Akanksha- a digital marketing nerd based in Mumbai,India.For over 8 years, I have successfully run a D2C clothing brand & a digital marketing agency.We have handled over 24+ brands and achieved a collective growth of over 8million accounts. My expertise lies in understanding the struggles & problems of the target audience & building social media strategies that truly convert on the basis of trust & authenticity. I'm your best fit if what you want is for your audience to trust & buy from you!

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Hi, I’m Akanksha- a digital marketing nerd based in Mumbai,India.For over 8 years, I have successfully run a D2C clothing brand & a digital marketing agency.We have handled over 24+ brands and achieved a collective growth of over 8million accounts. My expertise lies in understanding the struggles & problems of the target audience & building social media strategies that truly convert on the basis of trust & authenticity. I’m your best fit if what you want is for your audience to trust & buy from you!

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at A Curve Story
April 20, 2018 - Present
Founded an inclusive fashion brand; conceptualized and led design direction for 150+ SKUs; created the website copy and styled shoots for every campaign; produced over 9 full fashion campaigns; manufactured 18,000+ pieces across the brand and other labels in the clothing & accessories space; led packaging strategy, distribution planning, and identified on-brand opportunities to scale the business; grew online presence and brand identity with a strong social media voice; built partnerships with influencers and media to elevate brand visibility; developed GTM strategies and integrated marketing campaigns to drive sales and community growth.
Brand Consultant at MosaMBi (UK)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Led brand identity, brand kit, and communications strategy for a multi-designer platform for Indian clothing in the UK; built a 360-degree sourcing, merchandising and selling strategy for UK, Europe & Australia; set up social media networks and crafted a strategy that significantly grew revenue and brand presence; established social media ecosystem and campaigns to drive engagement and sales.
Brand Strategist at Nazarr Battu
July 1, 2021 - Present
A boutique agency focused on brand storytelling from a founder lens & scaling brands all over the world
Founder at A Curve Story
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2025
Founder and leader of A Curve Story, an inclusive clothing brand. Led the creative direction for the website, wrote copy, and styled shoots for campaigns. Successfully created over 9 full fashion campaigns; manufactured 18,000+ pieces across multiple brands; led packaging strategy and distribution; scaled average order value (AOV) from INR 900 to INR 4,500 in 8 months using organic growth strategies. Executed omni-channel marketing & built brand visibility online and offline; launched a digital store and Instagram presence; led campaigns such as Fight Against Fat Tax, Sex Education, Body Positivity & Self Love; hosted guests on a podcast; built partnerships with influencers; featured in media; awarded Emerging e-commerce brand of 2022 by SheThePeople.
Celebrity Fashion Stylist Assistant at Nitasha Gaurav
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Styled high-profile celebrities including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Parineeti Chopra, Priyanka Chopra, and others for editorial and red-carpet shoots. Styled editorials and bridal store shoots in the UK; contributed to cover shoots for Style Magazine in London.

Education

Bachelors in Commerce at NM College, Mumbai
June 1, 2010 - April 1, 2011
Course in Fashion Forecasting, Creative Entrepreneurship & Styling at SNDT Santa Cruz, Mumbai
June 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013
Diploma in Fashion Design & Apparel Construction at NM College, Mumbai
September 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
MBA Marketing at Central Saint Martins, London (UAL)
November 1, 2024 - February 26, 2026
Bachelor of Commerce at NM College, Mumbai
June 1, 2010 - April 1, 2011
Fashion Forecasting, Creative Entrepreneurship & Styling at SNDT Santa Cruz, Mumbai
June 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013
Diploma in Fashion Design & Apparel Construction at NMIMS, Mumbai
September 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
MBA Marketing at Central Saint Martins, London (UAL)
November 1, 2024 - May 17, 2026

Qualifications

Emerging e-commerce brand of 2022
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Emerging e-commerce brand of 2022
January 1, 2022 - May 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education