Konkana Bakshi: Transforming Image Consulting in India with Savoir Faire Academie

• ByStartupStory     |    February 26, 2025

In a world where first impressions and personal branding can define success, Konkana Bakshi has emerged as a leading force in image consulting. As the founder of Savoir Faire Academie, India’s premier luxury finishing school, Konkana has redefined the art of self-presentation, confidence, and refinement. With over a decade of experience, she has worked closely with industrialists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and celebrities, helping them craft compelling personal brands.

Bringing Elegance Beyond Styling

While many believe image consulting is solely about fashion and styling, Konkana’s approach goes much deeper. “A stylist helps you look good for an occasion, but an image consultant shapes your professional and social persona,” she explains. Her work encompasses voice modulation, body language training, etiquette mastery, wardrobe curation, and media positioning, ensuring that clients not only look polished but also carry themselves with grace and authority.

Her signature 21-session transformation program helps clients discover their unique signature style, blending finishing school refinement with modern image consulting techniques. “You don’t just need a visual transformation; you need the confidence and finesse that come with mastering etiquette, networking, and non-verbal communication,” she adds.

A Vision to Redefine Personal Branding

Konkana’s journey into image consulting stemmed from her own experience. Growing up in Kolkata, she aspired to attend a finishing school, only to realize that India lacked elite training institutes in this space. Determined to change this, she founded Savoir Faire Academie in 2013, blending European finishing school traditions with modern business and social etiquette training.

Since then, she has worked with a diverse clientele, including C-suite executives, cricketers, and star kids preparing to enter the entertainment industry. Bound by strict NDAs, Konkana does not reveal client names, but her glowing testimonials and repeat clients speak for her impact.

Exclusive Programs That Set Her Apart

Konkana’s structured, high-impact programs have made her the go-to expert for individuals seeking a complete transformation. Some of her sought-after offerings include:

Ultimate Savoir Faire Modern Woman & Men’s Programme (21 private sessions)

Bridal Grooming & Personal Refinement (24 sessions)

Corporate Grooming & Business Etiquette

Personal Grooming & Social Etiquette for Women

Young Adult Finishing School Programme

Each program is tailored to enhance visual appeal, develop refined social skills, and build unshakable confidence.

Overcoming Challenges & Setting Industry Standards

Building an industry from the ground up is never easy, and Konkana has faced numerous challenges, from competitors copying her content to educating a price-sensitive Indian market about the true value of image consulting

Yet, she remains unfazed. “A prominent industrialist once told me, ‘Be so good that even if someone else offers it for free, people should still choose you.’ That’s the principle I live by,” she shares.

Beyond her consulting work, she serves as an advisor to the Foundation for Health and Learning Empowerment (FHLE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health, education, livelihood, and humanitarian relief. FHLE focuses on improving access to quality healthcare, supporting education through scholarships and vocational training, and providing skill development programs. The foundation is committed to empowering communities, especially in rural and underserved areas, by fostering sustainable solutions that enhance well-being and social progress.

She is also a published author. Her book, “The Art of Savoir Faire – Social Skills and Professional Grace”, serves as a go-to guide for mastering etiquette in the modern world.

Shaping the Future of Image Consulting

Konkana envisions a more structured and globally recognized image consulting industry in India. “There is immense demand, but the industry lacks proper training and ethical standards. Many self-proclaimed consultants misguide clients, and true expertise comes from education, experience, and professional ethics,” she asserts.

With plans to expand Savoir Faire Academie to New York City, Konkana is on a mission to set international benchmarks for personal branding and refinement.

For those seeking a transformation beyond appearances, Konkana Bakshi offers an unmatched blend of expertise, sophistication, and credibility, making her India’s foremost authority on image consulting.

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