26 March 2022, Mumbai:
As part of the FDCI Khadi presentation, six brands showcased their unique takes on handloom textiles at the joint Fashion Design Council of India x Lakme Fashion Week.
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Brands Mossi, Abhishek Gupta Benares, Anavila, Anju odi, Charu Parashar and Rina Dhaka came together to showcase Khadi’s versatility Mossi presented an elegant, clean and architecture-inspired take on Khadi.
The garments comprised drapes and a bold colour palette of red, white, and black. Abhishek Gupta Benares’ menswear and womenswear collection focused on the fabric manipulation and structure of Khadi, Meanwhile, created in collaboration with Burdwan weavers, Anavila’s collection used natural dyes and modern-style Jamdani motifs to celebrate the region’s craft heritage.
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Anju Modi’s collection was feminine, delicate, and featured an array of occasion wear. The collection used a sattvic colour scheme including haldi, chandan, keshari, designed to have a harmonising effect. Charu Parashar used Khadi to dress the modern bride for collection ‘The Khadi Bride’.
Khadi silk was used for kurtas and sarees in metallic tones with opulent floral embroidery. Rina Dhaka focused on lightweight and skin-friendly textiles this season.
With an off- white and cream colour palette, Dhaka played with textile to create an ethereal aesthetic. Actress Kangana Ranaut walked as the showstopper for the Khadi presentation in a white saree, overcoat, and ample jewels.
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