Viva La Vida
From law to design, Aisha Rao captures the French influence on Catalonia, as the Sagrada Família Basilica and the mosaics of Park Güell form the basis of her line Trencadis. By Asmita Aggarwal
Beach Ready
From being a criminal lawyer to starting a brand, Saaksha Bhat partners with sister-in-law Kinnari Kamat, to let women enjoy pleats, mirror work and acid wash denims. By Asmita Aggarwal
Future Perfect
Reflective garments, colours that change as they touch the body, Akshat Bansal, is looking at making Bloni, a brand for the future, as he works with chainmail and recycled mesh this season By Asmita Aggarwal
Journey Within
Hyderabad-based Anand Kabra returns to the runway with separates crafted in silk, paying homage to things he holds dear—from his citys cultural mix to his grandma’s tussar sari. By Asmita Aggarwal
Blending Ideologies
The past meets the present paving the way for the future as Abraham and Thakore reinvent weaves, encourage sustainability with restyling and demonstrate how in their 30-year journey, timeless is the only trend they believe in! By Asmita Aggarwal
Ode to Hope
Rina Singh of Eka ends size-sim, reimagines life after the world has witnessed the worst disaster as she narrates the story in Jamdani and pixelated motifs. By Asmita Aggarwal
Wealth from Waste
Repair and mend; recycle and upcycle, Pratyush Kumars label Pieux serenades circular fashion, giving each piece longevity. By Asmita Aggarwal
Engineered Shapes
An engineer by training who loves embroidery, self-taught Swapna Anumulu offers effortless pieces for occasion dressing. By Asmita Aggarwal
A Clean Cut
Master of tailoring and minimalism, Shahab Durazi never got trapped in the pursuit of fame or fortune, but kept his brand individualistic and meaningful, as he returned to the fashion week after decades of absence By Asmita Aggarwal
War and Peace
Sushant Abrols Countrymade captures the images of war through bleeding checks and draining camouflage prints that intermingle with knits, reminding you of the warmth of home. By Asmita Aggarwal