When a designer's core strength is textiles and surface texturing, the final outcome could swing either way.
When a designer's core strength is textiles and surface texturing, the final outcome could swing either way.
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Rahul Mishra manages to find a middle path, making his clothes the sole benefactors of his education at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad.
An immediate organic vibe knocked us out the minute the first garment a mid-length white organza dress with cap sleeves and hand embroidered butterfly motifs came came flying on ramp.
The visual flight continued with the next four garments, with a similar thought feasting on wrap and off-shoulder dresses.
Rahul Mishra At: 3.10 pm
"The collection is called The Butterfly Effect and talks about how man-made concrete jungles are affecting the natural beauty of our planet," said Rahul, before the show.
Inspired by engineered art works by artist MC Escher, the 3D prints he used depicted the degradation of beautiful flora against characterless skyscrapers.
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This interesting take on the dangers of globalisation used aari work and hand embroidery, with flattering styles crafted from Chanderi, double weave organza and jacquard silk.
Rahul trusted hand techniques over digital printing to produce optical illusions that in itself deserves a mention in sustainable fashion.
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