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‘Blooms of Paradise’

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For men, there were embroidered cropped kurtas with circular hemlines, along with jackets, double-breasted bundies and draped styles…reports Asian Lite News

Ace couturiers like Shyamal & Bhumika, national-award winner Nachiket Bharve, among others presented their latest creation on the final day of the Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with the FDCI.

Shyamal and Bhumika’s took inspiration from nature’s beauty, Indian history as well as traditions and ancient architecture like royal courts and museums to create their new line-up called the ‘Blooms of Paradise’.

Hand embroidery with antique finish metallic threads appeared amongst pearls, beads and multi-hued resham. Techniques like resham aari, silk-zardozi, metal thread peeta, knotting and sequinning were used along with beadwork, silk thread and crystals.

The duo chose handwoven raw silk, matka silk, sheer silk organza, tulle along with hand-dyed velvet in hues like English rose pink, muted ivory, deep powder blue and moved to emerald, dusty mint, orchid, pearl, cannoli-cream, olive to finally end with sage, sky, lunar grey and midnight blue.

For women, the designers offered ensembles like shararas, draped skirts with jackets, shift kurtas, capes over jumpsuits and lehengas with jackets. Silhouettes pointed to draped, flared, paneled lehengas, corsets, flouncy voluminous sleeves, off-shoulder accents, empire lines, dhoti pants, constructed saris and some trailing dupattas.

For men, there were embroidered cropped kurtas with circular hemlines, along with jackets, double-breasted bundies and draped styles.

Actress Yami Gautam walked as the showstopper, wearing a pastel, paneled, flared, lehenga, with floral motifs, paired with a shimmering, corset choli and tulle dupatta.

Barve, who recently made headlines for winning the National Award for costume designing in the movie “Tanhaji”, came up with his contemporary festival collection called Ephermera’.

Inspired by the “patterns of the ocean, tides on shores, along with meteor showers in the sky, blooms, sea anemones and tidal currents”, the couturier used of cutwork, thread embroidery, sequins work, appliques and beading to add texture to the ensembles.

Upcycled fabrics and trims from previous seasons we repurposed to create the collection. Air organza, silks, velvets and chiffons were used to form floor-length swirling gowns and capes, cocktail-wear lehengas, jumpsuits, separates and sari gowns.

The highlights of his show were the floor-sweeping ensemble with a off-shoulder bodice, and the sheer asymmetric cape with appliques work, over bralette and matching trousers. For men, Barve restricted the options to black, embroidered, bundie, buttonless jacket, kurta, sheer shirt, and trousers.

Huma Qureshi ended the show in great style wearing a dazzling, magenta, heavily, encrusted, embroidered lehenga and long-sleeved choli complemented with a matching, sheer, organza, ruffled, dupatta.

Day 5 of LFW x FDCI also saw Bollywood actors Shamita Shetty walk for designer Rina Dhaka, Alaya F for Nikita Mhaisalkar, Bhagyashree Patwardhan for Sanjukta Dutta.

Babil Irrfan Khan debuted on the ramp for menswear designer Pawan Sachdeva, while Mrunal Thakur walked for the grand finale for Rajesh Pratap Singh.

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LFW DAY 4: Perfect amalgamation of traditional and contemporary styles

A tale of traditional and contemporary.(photo:IANSLIFE)

The collection especially curated for the Gen Z brides for their holiday wedding trousseau, included silhouettes that were anti-fit and oversized…writes Puja Gupta

The Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI on its Day 4 presented a perfect amalgamation of traditional wedding wear and contemporary styles. Labels like Gaurang, known for its ‘desi’ drapes rooted in Indian culture to modern design champions like Payal Singhal and Anushree Reddy, along with others, showcased their latest collection keeping in mind the Indian bride at the fashion extravanganza.

Gaurang Shah unveiled his collection ‘Sindoor’ inspired by the collection colours of the Earth, sky and fire. He launched 40 handwoven creations in a myriad combination of vermillion, which moved from ochre to crimson and then onto ruby and burgundy.

Gaurang used silk weaves like Kanjeevaram, Paithani, Banarasi brocades along with Kota, Uppada, Khadi and muslin. The outfits were embellished with Gara designs, Kasuti, Aari, Chikan and Kutch embroidery. He also used Bandhani, Shibori, patachitra, kalamkari and cheriyal paintings.

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari walked for him wearing a glittering, gold, brocade lehenga and matching choli accessorised with a vermillion, sheer dupatta splashed with delicate, floral embroidery.

Anushree Reddy’s “Mystic Fantasy” collection, inspired by the tales of royal travel, garments, is for the modern-day brides.

It consisted of voluminous silhouettes like embroidered lehengas with embellished cholis and dupattas brought glitz and glamour on the stage. She used silks and tulle to form most of the collection. The colour palate was a mix of pastels, soft peaches, pink and ivory with a little blend of yellow and lavender.

For grooms, she presented embellished sherwani/churidar sets with shawls, embroidered bundgala jackets, intricately embroidered bundies and stately kurtas.

Tennis star Sania Mirza closed the show wearing a white lehenga, choli and tulle dupatta with tonal ‘latkans’ cascading down the side.

The ‘SVA’ collection by Sonam and Paras Modi combined nature with a holiday when they stayed at the Nadesar Palace in Varanasi. The regal heritage location with its gushing fountains and colourful dancing peacocks inspired the pair to fuse visuals onto their ensembles.

Vibrant prints for the predominantly western fusion silhouettes formed the collection. Colours ranged from lush green, mint, midnight blue, off-white and rose gold pink.

The designers opted for Lucknowi embroidery and intricate applique work, which gave each garment a unique visual appeal to the capes, twin sets, separates with some mix and match options, as well as saris. The men’s wear collection offered a wide selection of knee length embroidered coats, kurtas, printed co-ord sets topped with sharply cut two-button jackets, bundies teamed with matching kurta/shirts and slim trousers, buttonless bundgala jackets and soft trench coat with shoulder epaulets.

Actor Kunal Kapoor was the showstopper who wore a trio in multi-coloured, vertical, broad stripes, comprising a mandarin collar shirt and fitted trousers, topped with an unstructured, wide-lapelled, trench coat with stylish epaulets.

Payal Singhal launched the “Painterly” collection which was a mix of resort wear and destination wedding-ready outfits. She took inspirations from colourful abstract art and Mughal miniature paintings to present them as her signature ‘PS Prints’.

The collection especially curated for the Gen Z brides for their holiday wedding trousseau, included silhouettes that were anti-fit and oversized.

A tale of traditional and contemporary.(photo:IANSLIFE)

It featured kalidar shararas, tie-back cholis, along with ‘deconstructed Indian wear’- pants with tie-up half lehengas, ruffled blouses, hip cut-outs and festive pant suits. The embroideries and prints mimic brush strokes, with a palette that uses largely neutral bases punctuated with pops of colour. Zardozi, mukaish and woollen thread work mingle with bandhani textures in this line.

For the male customers, Payal designed colourful, soft, short jackets with cuffed pants, unstructured jackets with matching trousers, a bomber jacket teamed with a kurta set, kurta shirts, an ornate bundie worn with shimmering kurta/churidar set and some simple traditional kurtas

Mouni Roy closed the show in a stunning off-white georgette zardozi applique embroidered choli and lehenga with mukaish organza dupatta with rose pink tulle veil.

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Black and white, the cleanest way to communicate

A black and white language of fashion.(photo:IANSLIFE)

Over the past 30 years, the Indian fashion industry have revolutionised to make itself ‘conscious’ in different aspects…reports Puja Gupta

Veteran designer duo David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore have established a global fanbase who appreciate their fashion-forward yet understated designs. A few of their creations have been acquired by The Victoria & Albert Museum in London and are a permanent part of their archives.

What started from a humble home-studio in Delhi has now gained a strong foothold in the UK and European markets in a career spanning over three decades.

Speaking about their journey, they said: “It has been an enormous adventure. We began at a time when organised fashion retail for Indian designers barely existed.”

“The internet had not changed the reality of our lives. There was no e-commerce, no digital and social media. It has been tumultuous time but a period of constant learning and unlearning,” said the designers.

Over the past 30 years, the Indian fashion industry have revolutionised to make itself ‘conscious’ in different aspects.

Commenting on how the designer duo adapt themselves to fit in that space, they said: “In all these years, we have witnessed an ever-evolving ecosystem to which we have felt the need to respond to. As the idea around race, sexuality and gender changed, we felt a growing need to adapt to these times and come up with pieces, more androgynous and gender fluid in nature. Change is the only constant.”

They added: “A need to be more conscious towards the planet was also a stepping stone for us wherein we have created collections that are mindful of how we use raw material and produce lasting quality that reduces the need for fast fashion.”

However, their brand DNA, that is, the black and white design language, has remained true to them. They call it “the cleanest way to communicate”.

A black and white language of fashion.(Photo: IANSLIFE)

Abraham and Thakore advise the young lot of designers to “believe in yourself. Do not take shortcuts. Do not give up, just wait it out!

Adding: “Do not compromise with your true beliefs for quick gains. Be patient.”

The duo participated at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI to launch their Autumn-Winter ’22 Collection called ‘Time Travel: Past, Present and Future’. The collection included their double ikat handwoven silk houndstooth saree in black and amla, acquired by the V&A Museum.

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‘Beauty is what beauty does’ for Tara Sutaria

Tara Sutaria reveals her mantra for life.(photo:IANSLIFE)

To be honest with you, it is the very powerful women in my life– my twin sister, my grandmother and my mom…Tara speaks with Puja Gupta

Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria feels the three most powerful women in her life are – her twin sister, her grandmother and mother – who make her feel empowered.

She follows the life mantra her mother taught her while she was young ‘beauty is what beauty does’.

We spoke to the actress who turned showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI for designer Aisha Rao. The actress sashayed the ramp wearing an embellished multi-coloured lehenga teamed with a matching, off-shoulder long-sleeved choli and a short, black, tulle, veil with floral embroidery. Read excerpts:

Do you like what you’re wearing? How do you relate to the brand’s ideology?

Tara: This wonderful lehenga is a marriage of the old and new, which I think Aisha does so beautifully. It has got wonderful colours and applique work on it. It speaks about art and architecture – two things that are very, very special to me in any case. So, it’s a wonderful collaboration.

What is your style mantra?

Tara: Well, I think my life mantra would be a phrase my mom used to tell me when I was much younger. It’s ‘beauty is as beauty does’.

Who’s your style icon?

Tara: Elizabeth Taylor.

What’s your beauty secret?

Tara: I do have good genes, thanks to my parents. But I don’t really think I have a beauty secret. I think just be yourself and don’t be so scared.

What makes you feel empowered?

Tara: To be honest with you, it is the very powerful women in my life– my twin sister, my grandmother and my mom.

What are your thoughts on sustainable fashion?

Tara: It is so important to have a great conversation especially on a platform like Lakme Fashion Week and it has created this beautiful outfit and so many other outfits in Aisha’s collection. I’m sure in other designers feel its important to talk about it.

Tell us about your upcoming projects.

Tara: I am beginning to do my next project, which is my first solo lead film. It’s called ‘Apoorva’, and I’m very, very excited. It’s a story about survival and a woman’s strength.

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H&M India’s holiday collection ‘Brighter than ever’

With an emphasis on electric hot pink, tones of purple and lilac, warm shades of reds and oranges, as well as strong statement sequins in gold and silver, the collection pieces radiate a lively and joyful colour palette…reports Asian Lite News

H&M India unveils its holiday collection, which includes western clothing and home goods, with an equally colourful and stylized advertising campaign. The third return of the brand’s holiday campaign, “Brighter Than Ever,” is a wholly new interpretation of the song that captures the progression of modern celebrations.

The brand has published immersive narratives about the common desire and hope to celebrate the way we used to with the launch of the inaugural Brighter Than Ever campaign in 2020. Even if the world may be returning to normal after two years, we feel more optimistic than ever about seemingly “regular” activities like games night with friends or a day at home with our family. With the help of the character of a mysteriously magical Liftman and with each character’s story arc meant to represent our own nuanced and personal preferences when it comes to making the holiday season special, the joyride of a film transports us to these prized personal versions of Brighter Than Ever.

Packed with magical realism, the film is set inside the artfully inspired universe of an old art-deco building’s manually operated elevator. The Liftman, played by actor Jim Sarbh, transports each character to their prized personal versions of Brighter Than Ever. He magically opens doorways to exactly what the passengers of his elevator are in search of. A young resident of the building who is setting base in a new city, played by actress Manushi Chhillar, is transported to the comfort and warmth she craves. A shy teenager, played by actress Chum Darang, is ferried to familiarity, while a fun-chasing influencer, played by actor and dancer Shantanu Maheshwari, is pulled into a very exclusive dance-party while the kids of the building are on the lookout for the next new adventure, and a party-loving couple, played by actress Isha Talwar and musician Zaeden, are surprised with an electrifying celebration.

With an emphasis on electric hot pink, tones of purple and lilac, warm shades of reds and oranges, as well as strong statement sequins in gold and silver, the collection pieces radiate a lively and joyful colour palette. The full holiday collection includes items for Women. It includes a selection of party-ready blazers, shirts, dresses, tops, skirts, slacks, and accessories that will make whoever is wearing them shine Brighter Than Ever.

“Each year we continue to build the ‘Brighter Than Ever’ offering, giving it a new narrative that resonates with the ever-evolving times we live in. A visual delight with an undercurrent of magic, we’re proud to associate with such a diverse and talented star cast for this year’s campaign. With the desire to create the best offering for our customers, we are driven to provide a wide range of festive wear across categories that are stylish yet designed for everyday wear at incredible price points.” says, says, Mr. Amit Kothari, Regional Head of Customer Activation & Marketing – H&M South Asia.

The H&M HOME items from this year’s holiday collection are entirely Made in India.

Starting on October 5, 2022, the collection will be sold in shops and online at www.hm.com and Myntra in India.

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‘Indian fashion industry provides critical insights into trends’

Festive fashion made easy(IANSLIFE)

Sarees are an essential component of Indian festival clothing. This year, traditional sarees such as those woven in the Kanjeevaram, Banarasi, Tant, Pochampally, and Kota styles are likely to be more in demand…reports Asian Lite News

During Navratri the country is awash in a riot of colours and celebrations. Although each Indian state celebrates the occasion differently and wears different festive attire, all states are united by the shopping frenzy. As a result, the start of the holiday season in India coincides with the start of the shopping season. According to data intelligence company insights, consumers tend to shop more during the holiday season than the rest of the year. It was also revealed that consumers plan to shop more this holiday season than last year, with one of the reasons being a desire to make up for the time lost during the several lockdowns over the last two years.

According to Resha Mandi, India’s largest farm-to-fashion digital ecosystem for natural fibres, the main emotion among the populace is a desire for calm and stability mixed with a sense of excitement and celebration as markets open and economies recover. On the other hand, as India enters festival season, there is a renewed optimism and vibrancy in the air, which correlates directly to feel-good and opulent attire.

The company recently released a trend forecast report, a first in the industry, that focuses on the Indian fashion industry and provides critical insights into the trends expected to dominate this festive and winter season. It analyses purchasing trends to predict the colours, forms, accents and fabrics that are most likely to be in style, with an initial focus on ethnic clothing, sarees and home decor. Because consumers are becoming more value-conscious about their purchases and pickier about their preferences, the industry has had to strike a balance between presenting new ideas and providing secure, long-term solutions while still catering to consumers’ individual tastes.

As per the forecast, the dominant trends for the festive and winter seasons this year are as follows:

* Biophilic hues and themes have gained prominence, with the newly discovered spirituality and connection to nature

Optimism in the air, correlates to feel-good and opulent fashion.(photo:IANSLIFE)

* According to the forecast, the season will be characterised by opulent and positive tones that provide a sense of hope and luxury for trying circumstances. In this sense, 10 primary hues are anticipated for the upcoming festivals and shopping seasons. Overall, the most popular colours would include classic blue, crystal teal, green jacket, love potion, rubocondo, orchid, jaffa orange, calendula, bright chartreuse, and star white

* Sarees are an essential component of Indian festival clothing. This year, traditional sarees such as those woven in the Kanjeevaram, Banarasi, Tant, Pochampally, and Kota styles are likely to be more in demand

* In terms of details, small border/borderless, micro motifs, digital traditions, updated zari, scalloped/lace edges, translucency are expected to be more popular

* The popular motifs are dots, stripes and checks, painterly florals, fine vines, cluster florals, birds and animals, mix and match

* The fabrics that are anticipated to rule the holiday season are soft silk, cotton/cotton silk, organza/tissue, chiffon/georgette and banarasi silk

Traditionally, festive attire includes embellishments such as sequins, glitter and sparkles, which may be appropriate for a particular occasion but are not necessarily eco-friendly.

9 Days, 9 Colours.(photo:IANSLIFE)

The good news is that Indians are becoming more aware of how fast fashion has a long-term negative impact on the environment. As a result, India now has a sizable market for sustainable fashion. This means that improving the supply side will benefit businesses as they shift their focus to sustainability. Despite competition from synthetic fibres, the growing preference for natural fibres demonstrates the eco-friendly inclination. The domestic market benefits from the continuous change in Indian society brought about by changing fashion trends.

Resha Mandi is steadily constructing the framework for eco-friendly apparel, fabrics and home furnishings in order to establish a new world of textiles and transform the industry by providing consumers and businesses with accessible, available and affordable sustainable solutions.

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Its not at all traditional anymore

7 quirky ways to wear a saree.(photo:IANSLIFE)

Sarees are no longer merely traditional Indian clothing. Experimenting with the saree to get the perfect and unique look has given rise to new quirky trends and revived the appearance of this classic Indian garment. Let’s have a look at some interesting and fun saree ideas…reports N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE

Belt it

Belt saris are popular these days. Simply put on your saree as usual and add a belt that cinches around your waist at your pallu. A Kamar bandh could be worn instead of the belt for a more traditional look.

Dhoti style

This is another saree design that is gaining popularity due to its distinct appearance. It differs from a traditional saree in that the bottom has a dhoti-style weaving, and a legging must be worn inside instead of a petticoat.

Mermaid-inspired

A lovely drapery technique that spreads out the lower half of the pleats to resemble a mermaid’s tail. This saree appears to need a lot of effort, yet all it requires are a few more tucks and pleats.

The Saree with pants

In addition to its flashy appearance, a saree with a pant design is also incredibly comfortable. It is great if you want to stand out throughout the wedding season!

Pallu in front

In this saree style, the pallu is worn back to front rather than front to back. This pallu pattern stands out without compromising the saree’s individuality.

Gown style, pre-stitched

If you want to pull off this style effectively, you must have a killer blouse. You can experiment with your blouse as much as you want with the pre-stitched gown design. Consider embellishments such as sequins, a net, a jacket-style bodice or a peplum-style bodice.

Placing a brooch on a saree

If you want to present your best face in terms of styling, go a slightly different route. Get a trendy brooch and pin it to your pallu for a fashionable look.

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Its not at all traditional anymore

7 quirky ways to wear a saree.(photo:IANSLIFE)

Sarees are no longer merely traditional Indian clothing. Experimenting with the saree to get the perfect and unique look has given rise to new quirky trends and revived the appearance of this classic Indian garment. Let’s have a look at some interesting and fun saree ideas…reports N. LOTHUNGBENI HUMTSOE

Belt it

Belt saris are popular these days. Simply put on your saree as usual and add a belt that cinches around your waist at your pallu. A Kamar bandh could be worn instead of the belt for a more traditional look.

Dhoti style

This is another saree design that is gaining popularity due to its distinct appearance. It differs from a traditional saree in that the bottom has a dhoti-style weaving, and a legging must be worn inside instead of a petticoat.

Mermaid-inspired

A lovely drapery technique that spreads out the lower half of the pleats to resemble a mermaid’s tail. This saree appears to need a lot of effort, yet all it requires are a few more tucks and pleats.

The Saree with pants

In addition to its flashy appearance, a saree with a pant design is also incredibly comfortable. It is great if you want to stand out throughout the wedding season!

Pallu in front

In this saree style, the pallu is worn back to front rather than front to back. This pallu pattern stands out without compromising the saree’s individuality.

Gown style, pre-stitched

If you want to pull off this style effectively, you must have a killer blouse. You can experiment with your blouse as much as you want with the pre-stitched gown design. Consider embellishments such as sequins, a net, a jacket-style bodice or a peplum-style bodice.

Placing a brooch on a saree

If you want to present your best face in terms of styling, go a slightly different route. Get a trendy brooch and pin it to your pallu for a fashionable look.

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Navaratri special festive wears

9 Days, 9 Colours.(photo:IANSLIFE)

The colour yellow is celebrated in prints with Radhika’s embroidered straight kurta set with a sparsely adorned dupatta. The vivid colour highlights baadla embroidery, which includes sequin, cutdana, and moti…reports Asian Lite News

Holidays are a time for pleasure, happiness, and a lot of colour. Every colour worn over the season is a celebration of the person wearing it. Give your festive wardrobe a upgrade this Navratri with nine exquisite hues brought to life in festive wear curated by fashion labels Sukriti & Aakriti, Ridhi Mehra, Nitika Gujral, Prints by Radhika, Loka by Veerali, Global Desi, Drishti & Zahabia, Vvani by Vani Vats, and Pink City by Sarika.

White Embroidered Sharara set

White serves as the ideal backdrop for highlighting the magic of celebrations with vibrant embroidery and embellishments. The sharara set by Sukriti and Aakriti adds to the holiday spirit, the white giving the silhouette a sense of peace and tranquilly. It has elaborate multicoloured embroidery, and is a great garba option during Navratri.


Royal Blue Georgette Saree

The colour blue epitomises monarchy like no other. The royal hue radiates strength and elegance. This georgette saree worn by Nitika Gujral makes features elaborate zardozi embroidery and vintage sequin embellishments.

Straight Kurta Set

The colour yellow is celebrated in prints with Radhika’s embroidered straight kurta set with a sparsely adorned dupatta. The vivid colour highlights baadla embroidery, which includes sequin, cutdana, and moti.

Hand Embroidered Kurta Set

Include a bit of nature in your holiday attire. This bottle green flared chanderi silk set has been hand embroidered with sequins and coloured thread work. Loka by Veerali embraces the jewel tone and completes it with an ombre silk dupatta in shades of melon pink, mustard, and ash grey. A joyous bouquet of hues.

Floral Straight Kurta

With this grey kurta from Global Desi featuring floral printing, and lace borders in a shimmering golden fabric cane teamed with a dupatta in a contrasting colour, and your favourite jewellery.

Mix Print Panelled Kurta Set

Kesariya, or orange, appears to be the most popular colour of the season. The orange kurta from Drishti & Zahabia is made of dupion silk and has dori work, mirrors, anchors, threads, sequins, and zardosi hand embroidery. Put on a matching pair of straight slacks and a dupatta with scalloped net embroidery.

9 Days, 9 Colours.(photo:IANSLIFE)
9 Days, 9 Colours.(photo:IANSLIFE)



Embellished Pant Kurta Set

Teal is a deep greenish-blue colour that is cheerful and festive. In a decorated pant kurta combination, Vvani by Vani Vats gives the hue a deeper tone and celebrates it. The kurta, which is embellished with light rose gold and silver, is the perfect outfit for an evening event this Navratri.

Spaghetti Kurta Set With Bandhani Dupatta

Pink is the traditional holiday colour to celebrate tradition. This season, the pink straight spaghetti kurta from Pink City by Sarika with zari embroidery is a must-have. Pink highlights the bandhani dupatta and embroidered booties. A joyful yet tenacious colour to try out; spread the colour and celebrate this Navratri with joy.

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‘Ancestral Threads’ : Honouring every single facet of nature

Vaishali S to showcase at Milan Fashion Week 2022(IANSLIFE)

The company was founded by designer Vaishali S because of her passion for traditional Indian textiles…reports Asian Lite News

In July 2021, Indian fashion designer Vaishali S made her international debut at the Paris Haute Couture Week. This year, she returns to Milan Fashion Week to debut her collection, “Ancestral Threads”.

In this collection, Vaishali’s distinctive sense of style highlights pret-a-porter clothing. She uses a variety of fabrics and supplies for the collection, including pricey West Bengali silks and lavish silks from Maheshwar and Karnataka, to create her trademark cording technique.

Her inspiration acts as the collection’s muse, transcending space and time. In “Ancestral Threads,” she goes into further detail on her ongoing love of nature and its importance in our lives.

According to the designer, it honours every single facet of nature, from the “hot summer tones” to the “timeless whites and off-whites.” The brand’s dedication to sustainability, with a focus on technological traceability, is evident in every product in the portfolio.

The company was founded by designer Vaishali S because of her passion for traditional Indian textiles. It has been working since July 2001 to create a common design language for the Indian handloom weave. Brands from all over the world have been looking for Indian artisans for the past 4,000 years, and Vaishali is now giving handloom weavers an international platform.

Speaking about her collection, Vaishali S. said, “I am happy that with my design I am finally putting back our precious Indian hand weaves to the platform they deserve. Doing this through sustainability and zero waste, enhanced by technology is just giving further voice to our homegrown strengths.”

She has various honours and recognitions to her name, including Membre Invite at Paris Haute Couture in July 2021. She has already won three times as the Indian Designer of the Year, the Best Trending in NYFW, and the Edida Award.

The show will take place on September 23, 2022, at 4 PM CET, (7:30 PM IST) at the Palazzo Giureconsulti on Milan’s extremely popular Piazza Mercanti 2. The exhibition will also be live-streamed on Vaishali S Couture’s (@vaishalisstudio) official Instagram account.

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