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
Sari whisperer
From recreating 35 Raja Ravi Varma paintings, which took five years, 200 kg of yarn, 600 shades into detailed traditional saris to introducing Jamdani ghagras in sindoori red this year, Gaurang Shah, is a master of innovations. By Asmita Aggarwal
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