Oct 11, 2023
Republic Entertainment DeskLakme Fashion Week Day 1: Raw Mango designer Sanjay Garg puts on display timeless heirlooms
After an eight-year hiatus, Raw Mango, a brand known for its innovation in Indian textiles, has made a grand re-appearance on the fashion scene.
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This comeback, spearheaded by designer Sanjay Garg, has been in the making since the pandemic.
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Raw Mango's 'Children Of The Night' collection diverged from traditional fashion show norms.
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He challenged traditional norms by melding most of the clothes together with iron rods instead of conventional stitching. The outfits also included frayed hems, interwoven sequins, and silhouettes.
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One of the collection's standout features is Garg's breakthrough in making handloom fabrics stretchable, a feat that was previously unheard of.
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Karisma Kapoor graced the runway in a gold and black pantsuit made from gotta and silk.
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Kalki Koechlin, on the other hand, exuded both comfort and elegance in a blue saree paired with a silver one-shoulder blouse.
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Saba Azad walked the runway in an all-gold gotta and silk pantsuit.
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