FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week: Sustainability rules on Day 2

It was ‘sustainability day’ at FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week on March 24 with designers showcasing their earth-friendly lines. While Satya Paul by Rajesh Pratap Singh showed his magic with smart R-Elan fabric, Payal Pratap’s digitized batik prints came alive in eco-friendly Bemberg fabric. Vaishali S displayed her prowess with handwoven, sustainable weaves and signature cording techniques, while Anavila’s Khadi collection has weaves from Burdwan in West Bengal. The day also saw luxury eco-fashion brand Pieux winning the Circular Design Challenge in partnership with FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week & United Nations Environment Programme.

Eco-fashion brand Pieux won the R|Elan™️ presents Circular Design Challenge in partnership with FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week & United Nations Environment Programme. Credit: Instagram/lakmefashionwk

Satya Paul by Rajesh Pratap Singh showcased ‘New Order’--a tribute to music, fashion and the right to creative expression. Credit: Instagram/fdciofficial

Actor Kangana Ranaut turned showstopper for the FDCI Khadi presentation at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week. Credit: Instagram/fdciofficial

Payal Pratap’s ‘JAVA’ line had digitized prints of painted artworks in fluid Bemberg fabric. Credit: Instagram/fdciofficial

Vaishali S Couture's collection, ‘Fil Rouge’ saw the designer translating Indian weaves and her cording and sculpting techniques to Indian silhouettes. Credit: Instagram/fdciofficial

Nitin Bal Chauhan’s conceptual collection ‘Countdown’ reminded us of the environment’s fragile state. Credit: Instagram/fdciofficial

Actor Shruti Haasan was the stunning showstopper for Adidas originals X Antar-Agni at FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week. Credit: Instagram/lakmefashionwk

Khanijo’s collection was dedicated to craftsmanship, handlooms, indigenous embroideries and artisanal textiles. Credit: Instagram/lakmefashionwk