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Kartik Kumra, a young designer from Delhi, launched his fashion label, Kartik Research, from his college dorm and gained recognition for blending Indian craftsmanship with Western fashion, showcased at Paris Fashion Week and worn by celebrities, establishing a global presence and emphasizing authentic Indian artisan work.
Miss India World 2022 Sini Shetty may not have won the Miss World 2024 crown, but her fashion choices at the pageant, including a stunning white gown and other ethnic and Western outfits, made her a standout. The 71st Miss World pageant took place in Mumbai, marking its return to India after 28 years, and Sini Shetty's fashion statements garnered attention and praise, solidifying her position as a winner on the fashion front.
Indian fashion designers are grappling with the challenge of making their industry more sustainable as the country's fashion market continues to grow. While some designers are making efforts to reduce their environmental footprint by using eco-friendly materials and experimenting with sustainable practices, critics argue that the industry still has a long way to go. The luxury segment, in particular, has been accused of hypocrisy for causing environmental damage without taking sufficient action to combat it. Additionally, improving the working conditions of artisans, who play a crucial role in the fashion market, is also an important aspect of sustainability. The process of making fashion sustainable is complex, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. However, the industry is slowly responding to the changing trend, with some designers focusing on fewer collections per year and embracing the concept of "slow luxury" that prioritizes craftsmanship and longevity.
International delegates attending the G20 Gala dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu embraced Indian fashion, with several top foreign dignitaries donning traditional Indian ensembles, including the President herself who wore a beige saree with a turquoise border. PM Modi opted for a blue V-neck striped jacket, while others chose Western outfits.
Sara Ali Khan made her first-ever appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in a handwoven ivory lehenga from Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla. She kept her makeup minimal and finished the look with statement drop earrings. Besides Sara, film curator and critic Meenakshi Shedde also brought a bit of India to Cannes in a saree. Sara has several films in the line-up, including Zara Hatke, Zara Bachke, Ae Watan Mere Watan, and Metro In Dino.
Priyanka Chopra wore a custom upcycled vintage look from Indian designer Amit Aggarwal to the inauguration of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. The outfit featured a strapless sequin purple bustier attached to a colorful wrap skirt made from a vintage saree. Chopra styled the ensemble with bold but simple accessories and wore her long, dark hair down in soft, romantic curls. The outfit was created using a 65-year-old vintage Banarasi patola saree with silver threads and a gold electroplating on khadi silk.
Gigi Hadid wore a custom gilded sari by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla to the opening weekend of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. The ensemble featured a golden jewel and sequin-adorned cropped top and a pasted-yellow skirt dotted with silver sequins and embroidered with a golden trim. Hadid completed the look with golden accessories, including pointed-toe jeweled heels, opulent gold stacked bangles, statement earrings with square gemstones, and a matching gemstone ring. The sari took a year to craft and was made in the Lucknow region of India.