Indian designers who shone in London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week (LFW) isn't just about clothing. It celebrates clothing as an art form and embraces diversity, sustainability, and cutting-edge technologies, drawing fashion enthusiasts from all corners of the world. In a remarkable showcase of international talent, LFW featured a host of Indian designers with their unique collections. Here's a closer look at the Indian designers who shone during the week.
Ashish Gupta
Ashish Gupta made a stunning arrival to the LFW with his ready-to-wear spring 2024 collection. The collection celebrated individuality with vibrant psychedelic designs. Gupta's collection which was inspired by the "power of dreams," focused on dresses and separates with intricate embroidery, vibrant colors, and whimsical styles. The collection had a diverse group of models, each contributing to a dreamlike atmosphere.
A glimpse into Ashish Gupta's collection
Rocky Star
Mumbai-based designer Rocky Star made his debut at LFW with his Spring/Summer 2024 collection. The show featured actress and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar, as the showstopper. Rocky Star delved into themes associated with mental health, blending traditional crafting techniques with modern aesthetics. The collection featured models strutting down the runway in unique metallic-toned designs and embellished hooded robes.
Manushi Chhillar's runway walk in Rocky Star's show
HARRI
LFW saw Harikrishnan Keezhathil Surendran Pillai aka HARRI, a Kerala-born London-based designer impress audiences with his inflatable latex clothing collection. His collection featured fitted bodices and puffed-up trousers with classic balloon designs in a riot of colors and shapes. Models sported glossy skin and slicked-back hair to complement Harri's exploration of the body's natural proportions within his expanding latex creations.
Supriya Lele
The British-Indian designer Supriya Lele's collection at the LFW runway paid homages to classical Indian sculptures and goddesses. With a modern twist, the designs were inspired by South Asian women's traditional clothing, which included sleek draping combined with sheer fabrics, tiny straps, and saree-inspired silhouettes. Her designs are further elevated due to her sensual, feminine, and inquisitive touch to the outfits.
Take a look at HARRI's collection
Students of Inter National Institute of Fashion Design
Students from the Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), in collaboration with the London School of Trends, showcased their collections under the theme of "Sustainable Modernity," featuring pieces made from a variety of eco-friendly materials. Their masterpieces were crafted using natural fibers sourced from plants in India, including lotus stems, banana leaves, rose petals, cotton, and bamboo, thereby emphasizing sustainability.
