4 students display London Fashion Week collection in city

Ludhiana: Four young designers of a fashion institute in the city, Parnika Bansal, Bharti Kapoor, Heena Tangri and Muskan Gaba have showcased their collections that they presented at Fashion Scout during London Fashion Week in February on Thursday.
For Bansal, reviving traditional Indian handicraft has been her dream always. Her collection gives a new life to Kalamkari by using both hand and machine embroideries and printings on silk fabrics, while keeping the ancient motifs intact. To access a broader market, Bansal has given a western silhouette to this traditional textile design from India. “I was motivated to take my creativity to the next level. The experience at London was overwhelming and the learning was immense,” said a beaming Bansal.

Kapoor’s Florick collection combines four techniques — knitting, digital printing, trendy flower camouflage prints and bead work, made out of recycled plastic — to create a unique look. She chooses a style that is quite her own — belnding electric colours and elements of sportswear. “The participation in Fashion Scout during London Fashion Week gave me confidence that dreams can indeed be transformed into reality, provided one works hard and believes in oneself,” said Kapoor.

Tangri took her Whimsical Dream to London, which, she said, is inspired by Pichwai paintings and Taj Mahal. “The use of heavy satin, net fabrics and georgettes made my collection look royal. I had used techniques like zardosi, tila work, pitta work, katdana, bead work and thread work to show how embroideries from different religions can co-exist,” sid Tangri.

Gaba’s Royal Enigma is a nod to Rani Padmavati. “I have taken inspiration from the jewellery she used to wear and the islamic floral work on the walls of Chittor Fort. Fabrics like silk, organza, brocades, satin have been used in my collection. Embroideries like dabka, gota, patti, zari convey the richness of Rajput era,” said Gaba.