Something new and Borrowed
Iro Iro run by the intrepid Bhaavya Goenka, who uses upcycling techniques to create a community wardrobe where versatility remains the key By Asmita Aggarwal
Life is my muse
Sudheer Rajbhar is set to go global with a show in Canada, this April, as his FDCI X Lakme line titled Boot Polish highlights inequality and class divide that still persist. By Asmita Aggarwal
Zero Waste Warriors
Kriti Tula adds recycled to her upcycled offering with denims and handlooms taking centerstage in her sustainable language of clothing at Doodlage. By Asmita Aggarwal
Changing hues of Saris
Bagru has been reimagined by Anavila this season, as she offers the six-yard drape with the aim of restarting the conversation around its versatility. By Asmita Aggarwal
Parked at Neutral
Gender bender is the name of the game, as grand finale designer Rajesh Pratap flirts with stainless steel, continues his romance with khadi and pleating without abandoning his reverence for Japanese tying techniques, embracing volume. By Asmita Aggarwal
Zen Mind
Applique is rendered on boxy kimono shapes reminiscent of Japan, a recurring leitmotif in Pankaj and Nidhis collection. While Paras and Sonam Modi combine their signature stripes with Chikankari, channeling less is more! By Asmita Aggarwal
Light is right
Nikita M brings with her the tropical breeze of Bali in her swaying palm prints, while Shyamal and Bhumika keep it light with dhoti pants and shararas, as Pawan Sachdeva ups the fun quotient with his roomy pyjamas and leatherite patchwork pants. By Asmita Aggarwal
Happiness Code
From winning a National Award to offering silhouettes which channel ease, Nachiket Barve, believes customization is the key to the future. By Asmita Aggarwal
Hidden Pearls
From Ajrah, to ungendering and changing shapes using the drawstring technique, Pearl Academy students tell us easy is the new cool at the FDCIxLFW showcase By Asmita Aggarwal
Light of her own
Practical and affordable are two key players in Payal Singhals stable, as this year she returns to the canvas of optimism and paints the colours of joy! By Asmita Aggarwal