Kutch artisans, designers to share stage at LFW S/R 2017

By

Maverick Martins

Published
Jan 27, 2017

Leading Indian designers like Rajesh Pratap Singh and Abraham & Thakore will share the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017 ramp along with artisans from Kutch, Gujarat, to pay tribute to the rich heritage of Indian hand woven textiles, read a statement.

A show by IMG Reliance Ltd will be dedicated to Kutch artisans Somaiya Kala Vidya, Chaman Siju, Sufiyan with Madame Hall, Shrujan, who will re-invent their crafts and present them in a contemporary mood.

The day will end with a trendsetting show called Sustainable Man, showcasing sustainable fashion for men. The designers are using Indigo as their core textile and working with yarns from waste fabrics and plastic.

Also showcasing Indian textiles in all their glory will be Mandeep Nagi of Shades of India, for which girls from Mumbai-based NGO Kranti, which works for the rehabilitation of people from red light areas, will walk the ramp.