How Indian fashion is inspiring the world
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Celebrated for its diversity and craftsmanship, Indian fashion is gaining global recognition. Traditional textiles such as saris and luxurious fabrics showcase India's rich heritage and are a source of national pride, historically linked to the struggle for independence. Prominent designers such as Rahul Mishra are internationally acclaimed, and India's fashion industry contributes to the country's self-confidence and progress. The government actively promotes Indian fashion globally, recognising its importance to the country's image and economy.
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Saris, trainers and luxurious fabrics. Part two of our feature celebrates the global triumph of Indian designers and shows why the traditional textile industry is the pride of the world's most populous country.
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Indian fashion is as diverse, promising and dazzling as the subcontinent itself. By 2030, the world's most populous country could be one of the world's three largest economies.
The era of Western aesthetics, long dictated by the British, is over. Young Indian designers are all the rage around the world. They combine excellent craftsmanship with visionary ideas.
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Designer Rahul Mishra has just been celebrated in Paris. His latest collection at the Spring/Summer 2024 Haute Couture Week was a success.
The Indian designer is a regular guest at prestigious fashion industry events. We met Rahul Mishra exclusively behind the scenes at his show in Paris last summer and his workshop just outside Delhi.
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The textile industry is a source of national pride and is historically linked to India's struggle for independence. Mahatma Gandhi's fight for India's independence is associated with home-woven cloth.
Today, people in the country talk about the thread that brought freedom. The spinning wheel is still a symbol in the centre of the Indian flag.
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During an exclusive visit to the home of India's fashion queen, Ritu Beri, in Delhi, she explained the importance of the textile and fashion industry to India's self-confidence and progress to this day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently set up a commission with the country's top designers to promote the country's image worldwide through Indian fashion.
How Indian fashion inspires the world
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Indian fashion is captivating and renowned for its rich culture and innovative designs. Young designers infuse traditional styles like saris with contemporary elements, exemplified by Rahul Mishra's success in Parisian haute couture. Celebrated figures like Zendaya and Gigi Hadid don his creations. This diverse and dynamic industry, featuring designers like Hemang Agrawal and brands like SUTA, is transforming India's image, blending tradition with modernity and sustainability.
Young Indian designers bring innovative ideas to the country's rich fashion culture - from saris and trainers to luxurious fabrics and exquisite craftsmanship. Rahul Mishra has made it to Mount Olympus of Parisian haute couture, and Zendaya and Gigi Hadid wear his clothes.
Indian fashion inspires the world. From Mumbai to Delhi, from Chennai to Paris. Young Indian designers enrich the country's fashion culture with innovative ideas - from saris to trainers to luxurious fabrics—all with beautiful craftsmanship. Meet the designers who are making Indian fashion go global.
Rahul Mishra has made it to Mount Olympus of Parisian haute couture, and the likes of Zendaya and Gigi Hadid wear his designs. We go behind the scenes as he prepares for a show in Paris and visit his workshop on the outskirts of Delhi. Hemang Agrawal is an innovative designer with a deep respect for tradition who lives and works in Varanasi, an ancient Indian city rich in heritage. His delicate woven fabrics are sold all over the world. Pyu Mishra styles Bollywood stars and introduces us to the hottest young designers in Mumbai. SUTA is a fast-growing young fashion label in Mumbai that designs saris and sometimes pairs them with sneakers. Two young women are putting a fresh spin on traditional Indian dress with new shapes, bold modern patterns and super-soft fabrics. In Chennai, formerly Madras, RMKV is one of the largest and best-known suppliers of high-quality bridal saris. It is a traditional company founded in 1924. Founded by Amrit and Mriga, who grew up in Toronto, NorBlack NorWhite's designs have captured the spirit of a young generation of Indians who don't see a contradiction between the traditional and the contemporary. Vino Supraja is a designer from South India who wants to inspire the world with the colours and styles of her homeland. She's also a pioneer of sustainable design. Last but not least, we get an exclusive audience with Ritu Beri, THE fashion queen of India - she even has a postage stamp dedicated to her!
Fashion in India: As diverse, promising and dazzling as the subcontinent. By 2030, the world's most populous country could be one of the world's top three economies. India's middle class is growing. The era of Western aesthetics, long dictated by the British, is over.
