Globally, wine and dine at bars by celebrated designers such as Beige At Chanel (Tokyo), Armani Ristorante (New York) and Bar Luce By Prada (Milan) are a thing. Joining the league is homegrown designer Rocky S with his latest project, Rocky Star Cocktail Bar that opens today at Kamala Mills. Interestingly, it's the first such endeavour by a designer to venture into the hospitality space. For this, he has joined hands with serial restaurateur Priyank Sukhija. We got chatting with the two to get a sneak peek of this baroque-style bar.

Translating the fashion aesthetic
Rocky S, whose creations have been the go-to red carpet choice for Bollywood celebrities, says the it was a dream that he had nurtured for a long time. "I've always been a great lover of going out and wanted to open a lounge. The idea was to translate my creativity into various channels, like shoes, bags, jewellery and even a bar," he says. The idea to collaborate germinated when the duo met at the launch of Lower Parel's Tamasha, and got talking. "I felt that the space was too big for one restaurant or bar alone," says Sukhija. Rocky Star Cocktail Bar shares the floor with Sukhija's two other properties, Lord Of The Drinks and Café Plum. Unlike the other two, which are open spaces, and brightly lit with Edison lights, Rocky's lounge is much more private. It instantly charms you with its black and golden hues. The designer has created an entire range of furniture and artefacts in collaboration with the décor brand Bent Chair. While it is a 'bar by a designer', we like the subtlety and the fact that it sticks to its purpose.