“GO BALANCED” by Tusshaa Bhatnagar
‘Athleisure’ has become a mega trend in fashion, being worn alike as street wear, casual wear and sometimes even in offices. The design details in the ensembles were inspired by geometry and its diverse forms defining the bold, active and energetic generation of today.
The collection was developed in very fine gauge knitting using smart textiles which are climate and skin sensitive and act according to the changes in the surroundings. The yarns used are Supima with a count of 2/40 along with Spandex which provides stretch and strength to the fabric with a soft hand feel and Performance fibers like Clima cotton and Pima mélange being sensitive to skin.
The collection was sponsored by KatBro Corp Pvt Ltd.
“ANUNADI” by Deepika Rawat
The evening wear couture collection was an exclusive effort for the amelioration of the traditional costumes of Uttarakhand which are dwindling in time. The range had traditional elements of ghagri, saree, pagda and sadri which were intertwined aesthetically to create a spark amongst the design fraternity and the clients to sustain through generations to come.
The collection very well reconciled the ethos of sustainability and social responsibility valuing the cultural heritage while blending it with the forecasted trends. State flower Rhododendron and state bird Monal in their diverse design forms adorned the ensembles in vibrancy of digital printing.
The couture line was sponsored by Heart & Soul, Surat
“ALLCLUSIVE” by Shruti Jain
There is a paradigm shift globally towards a positive movement of inclusivity of genders in the society. Being a very vital pillar of social sustainability gender neutrality minimizes gender differences and also embraces the feminity and masculinity in the genders through the language of clothing.
The collection addresses environmental sustainability through the use of linen fabric and the artisanal sensitivity of Ikat; both of which are not harsh to the environment, aids the farmer and artisan to augment a living and is acceptable by all genders in equivalence.
Stripes, polka dots and its variations and triangles on ensembles have been used to signify neutrality.
“TRANSULIT” by Amisha Rastogi
The range is based on the concept of utilizing minimum fabric to gain transformational designs by taking a tangible step towards closing the loop of manufacturing.
It is dedicated to the modern women who create trends instead of following them.
A fabric of mere 2meters is transformed into beautiful chic dresses, “One dress infinitive possibilities”. Economy and Slow Fashion forms a concrete base of this Spring Summer 2020 collection
“RIWAYAT” by Nikhil Negi
The Spring Summer 2020 collection in subtle off white colour with vibrant applique is a conjoiner between the past and the present inspired by the lifestyles of the Nawabs of Awadh and Trimurti, a beautiful painting the renowned Artist M F Hussain which represent The Preserver, The Creator and The Destroyer.
The range is created by using pre consumer waste from various boutiques of Dehradun and the innovatively patterned fabric was developed by using these scraps and water soluble film.
The collection is a step towards making the fashion industry more sustainable.