The High Commission of India in London, in association with the London School of Trends and INIFD presented a unique showcase of Khadi garments on ‘India Day’ as part of London Fashion Week 2023.
During the Indian freedom struggle this humble, home-spun fabric became a symbol of empowerment as Mahatma Gandhi encouraged the use of khadi as a symbol of nationalism, equality and self-reliance.
High Commissioner of India to the UK, HE Vikram Doraiswami and distinguished guests and international delegates graced this occasion to pay homage to this national symbol of self-reliance as it made this fascinating journey from ‘local’ to ‘global'.
This collection was designed and curated by the young INIFD designers- a crew of 12 young women from different parts of India- who, together with local artisans and weavers, presented an array of fascinating garments with one common link- Khadi.
The first part of the show was a presentation of 40 modern garments designed on the basic principles of deconstruction in a variety of hues and cuts, clever use of embellishments and nuanced detailing.
The second part of the evening showcased 25 garments in pure Khadi, a salute to the spirit of Swadeshi.
Key guests included Indian High Commissioner HE Vikram Doraiswami, Deputy High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh, MP Gaggan Mohindra, Poppy Jaman OBE, representatives from the High Commissions of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and a host of other dignitaries, fashion aficionados and international buyers and delegates.
