The London Fashion Week on February 15 witnessed the showcasing of the Assamese ‘Mekhela Chador’ along with various other traditional Indian attires.
The designers were hand-picked from the Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) and were supported by London School of Trends that showcased some of their designs in front of the world audience.
As part of the India Day celebrations at the London Fashion Week, models sashayed on the catwalk wearing saris from various parts of India.
Assam’s Mekhela Chador, West Bengal’s Baluchari, Kashmiri, and Kerala’s Kasavu were among 17 different varieties of sarees selected for the unique catwalk.
What a fantastic show- ‘Six Yards of Elegance’ – 17 gorgeous sarees curated by @HCI_London women that showcase the traditional weaves & cultural heritage of India!
Vision of @RuchiGhanashyam & labour of love of @vishakhey & team. #LondonFashionWeek #IndiaDay #IncredibleIndia pic.twitter.com/5hi7FsL1hZ
— Ruhi Khan ⚡️ (@khanruhi) February 15, 2020
India Day was organized by the Indian High Commission in London in collaboration with the London-based Inter National Institute of Fashion Design and the London School of Trends.
It was also the first time an India Day was organised as part of the London Fashion Week which was held from February 14-18.
Ghanashyam, the second woman Indian high commissioner in London after Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (1954-61), said, “This event is a true labour of love, with saris borrowed from personal wardrobes, including mine to showcase this living heritage that is so much a part of our lives”.
“This is also a tribute to the wonderful craftspeople and weavers who create these most amazing combinations. Each state is different, so much of science, art and creativity goes into the making of each sari,” she added.
(With Inputs From Hindustan Times)