City hosts a vibrant sustainable fashion show

To embrace eco-chic fashion , a sustainable fashion show named Kaleidoscope took place at a city venue recently. The fashion show was a partnership between the students of JD Birla Institute and the Indo-British Scholars’ Association (IBSA). The event showcased six vibrant and creative designs crafted by the students of the institute.

The ensembles were named as Sunset Mosaic, which comprised beachwear fashion in patchwork from waste; Retrofitted Renaissance, a contemporary twist on the traditional; Royal Threads, a reinterpretation of Rajputana through Benarasi craftsmanship; Biodiversity, a collection from sustainable new-age fibers; Bottled Swagger, which showcased stylish jackets made from recycled polyester or RPET fabric; and Elements, which are riches from waste.

Fashion designer Kiram Uttam Ghosh was the chief guest of the event. Speaking of the show, Alison Barett, MBE, director of British Council India , said, “The show celebrates the best of India and the UK in education and culture and strengthens the 'living bridge' pillar of UK alumni in India who connect our two nations.” The president of IBSA, Subrata Paul, said, “The fashion show is one of our ways to demonstrate our commitment towards sustainability and tackling the challenges of climate change .” He further added, "The retail and fashion industry plays a crucial role in addressing climate change, and the key lies in the innovative use of textiles and fabrics”