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Pix: It's desi! It's glamorous!

Last updated on: August 23, 2018 18:10 IST

#KhadiGoesChic at Lakme Fashion Week.
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

At one time, khadi meant the simple kurtas one picked up from the Khadi and Village Industries Commission shop and wore on Independence Day and Republic Day.

Then, khadi got glamorised.

If it’s still not part of your wardrobe, here’s why is should be.

 

One reason could be Buna’s ‘Time Whisperer’ collection.

It’s rooted in the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi, beauty that comes from imperfections – just like khadi.

Buna's Time Whisperer Collection

 

Buna's Time Whisperer Collection

 

Buna's Time Whisperer Collection

 

Buna's Time Whisperer Collection

 

Another reason could be The Third Floor Clothing collection, which plays with vibrant khadi silks in a collection that’s big on layering and androgynous silhouettes.

The Third Floor Collection

 

The Third Floor Collection

 

The Third Floor Collection 

Lars Andersson’s contemporary knitwear collection sticks to creams and whites and is guaranteed to soothe your senses.

Lars Andersson

 

Lars Andersson

 

Lars Andersson 

Tunics, pants, shirts, jackets and coats.

 All fashioned from khadi fabrics in different textures, count and weight.

 That’s the Jewellyn Alvares collection for men. 

The Jewellyn Alvares collection

 

The Jewellyn Alvares collection

 

The Jewellyn Alvares collection

 

The Jewellyn Alvares collection

Catch up on our COMPLETE COVERAGE of the Lakme Fashion Week.

Photograph: Courtesy Lakme Fashion Week/Facebook