Manish Poddar is the founder of The House of Rare, the parent company of the successful menswear brand Rare Rabbit. He grew up in his familys textile business, gaining early experience before launching his own venture. A college dropout, he champions hands-on learning and practical business acumen over formal education.
Outside of work, Manishs early interest in fashion was heavily influenced by Bollywood icons like Amitabh Bachchan, whose styles he would emulate by working with local tailors. He has spent significant time living overseas, which shaped his global perspective, and is a family man with two adult sons.
As a child, he carried a VIP suitcase to school instead of a backpack because he wanted to feel like a businessman from a young age.
Manish Poddar
Managing Director at The House of Rare
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Overview
Topics They Care About
Bootstrapped Brands
He built The House of Rare from the ground up without external funding, focusing on profitability and creating a strong, unique brand identity from day one.
Modern Menswear
He aims to redefine Indian menswear by introducing European design sensibilities and encouraging men to move beyond traditional color palettes toward more expressive styles.
Experiential Retail
He focuses on creating unique physical retail experiences, like opening a flagship store in a restored 126-year-old heritage building to merge fashion and storytelling.
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Work History
Managing Director at The House of Rare
Education
Manish has no verified education history
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Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Managing Director at The House of Rare
