Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI to share a key announcement for the upcoming edition to be held in Delhi from 11th-15th October 2023. In its first-ever association with Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, Kohler India is all set to inspire this season’s runway trends by joining forces with design maestro Tarun Tahiliani for a presentation on 11th October at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
The showcase will comprise the artistry behind Kohler's signature design aesthetics with the genius of Tarun Tahiliani's silhouettes.
The collection themed "A Celebration of Self-Expression," also takes inspiration from the patterns and intricate line works of Kohler’s Artist Editions Aranya, Hindi for the forest, a creation by Pushpa Kumari on Madhubani art form celebrating the beauty and simplicity of the natural world.
The collection also takes inspiration from the patterns and intricate line works of Kohler’s Artist
Editions Aranya, Hindi for the forest, a creation by Pushpa Kumari on Madhubani art form
celebrating the beauty and simplicity of the natural world. Amongst the various intricate prints, the
collection will explore the exquisite motifs inspired by Madhubani style flora, bold and abstract
geometric prints of art deco styles will result in visually striking pieces that bridge the gap between
tradition and modernity. Embroidery techniques like Gara take inspiration from nature, mythology,
and Persian designs. These motifs will be meticulously hand-painted and embroidered onto
luxurious fabrics while the sequin collection will inextricably interweave refinement and attention to
detail to create an ethereal and glamorous tribute to the illusive beauty of the feminine form. Kohler
India and Tarun Tahiliani showcase promises to be a refreshing revelation at Lakme Fashion Week X
FDCI-
Commenting on the same, Mr. Vishal Chaddha, Managing Director – India; South Asia, Kohler Co.
said, “As we proudly celebrate 150 years of Kohler, and, as the world leader in design and innovation
in the Kitchen and Bath space, we extend a warm welcome to all creators, artisans, and visionaries to
join us in our journey of fostering the spirit of gracious living. Our debut at Lakmé Fashion Week x
FDCI is an extension of our commitment towards art, design, and creativity. Through this
collaboration with designer Tarun Tahiliani, we hope to inspire our consumers to transcend the realm
of fashion and experience and our shared aspiration of craftsmanship, culture, art, and colours.”
The synergy between Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI and their prowess in showcasing
top-tier design and style, combined with Kohler and Tarun Tahiliani’s vision of a fashion landscape
with masterful craftsmanship, promises an exhilarating to showcase this season. Designer Tarun Tahiliani is all set to offer a fresh perspective on fashion that transcends traditional boundaries and
explores the intersection of style, luxury, and innovation.
Commenting on his association with Kohler, Tarun Tahiliani said “It’s always a pleasure to
collaborate with design-based companies and in this case, we are collaborating with Kohler. I am
inspired by their aerodynamic forms, their beautiful use of metallics, their shocking peacock Indian
colours and teals that have been brought into the collection as a homage to the Indian palette and
the artistry of Pushpa Kumari. Collaborations stimulate the mind and neurons in new ways, and we
have taken all our brand pillars further, under the inspirational dust of what Kohler does with their
designs”.
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An ode to Indian art and craftmanship
© Shalini Passi founder of MASH and SPAF. She is an Art and Design collector; Patron; Philanthropist; Advisor and Artist.
“This coalescence between art and fashion is symbolic of a dynamic and transformative space, offering a platform for artists and designers to push the envelope of creativity, challenge conventions, and create unique and culturally significant works,” said Shalini Passi the founder of Mash India
~The FDCI presents an exclusive showcasing titled “Fashion Wears Art”, where seven leading artists and
designers collaborate to create trailblazing designs at the Lakme Fashion Week in partnership with Fashion Design Council of India~
The Fashion Design Council of India is presenting a unique showcase, titled “Fashion Wears Art” at the Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI. The first-of-its-kind presentation is slated for October 15, at 6pm, Pragati Maidan, in the capital, curated by the founder of SPAF and MASH, art and design collector; patron; philanthropist; advisor and artist Shalini Passi, and mentored by Sunil Sethi.
The Fashion Wears Art Project pays homage to visionaries in their respective fields, as they combine
creative forces with designers. This heady combination will see an artistic expression adding spark to the
style-scape. The participating designers and artists include: JJ Valaya x Waswo X Waswo, Rajesh
Pratap Singh x Mithu Sen, Namrata Joshipura x Sudarshan Shetty, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna x Vibha
Galhotra, Varun Bahl x A Ramachandran, HUEMN x Hanif Kureshi, Gautam Kalra x Siddharth Singh
Bokolia.
“This is a wonderful meeting of genius minds, and the result has always been paradigm-shifting. Even if
you look at history, it began with Elsa Schiaparelli x Salvador Dalí and continued with LV and Yayoi
Kusama. These powerful palette pleasers are conversation starters, and not defined by conventional
rhythms of the fashion world. We have legendary artists, who have joined hands with us on this
remarkable project to shape our perspective in the design world,” says Sunil Sethi, Chairman FDCI.
Lakmé, is India’s no.1 colour cosmetics and leading premium skincare brand from Hindustan Unilever
Ltd. Lakmé has been the pioneer of the make-up and colour cosmetics in India since 1952 by launching
numerous trends leading and high-performance products. Combining international cosmetic technology
with an in-depth understanding of the Indian woman’s needs, Lakmé offers women a comprehensive
beauty experience through its extensive product portfolio. For Further Information log on to
A non-profit organisation, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is the apex body of fashion design
in India, represented by over 400 members. Founded on the premise of promoting, nurturing, and
representing the best of fashion and design talent in the country; its prime objective is to propagate the
business of fashion. FDCI stays true to its commitment to promote the ‘Make in India’ label as
handlooms take centre stage, in a country, who’s heritage is soaked in the flavours of indigenous crafts.
For more information, please visit: www.fdci.org
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