Shantanu & Nikhil showcase latest collection at COP28

Renowned for their distinct take on Indian fashion, designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil showcased their latest collection at the United Nations COP 28 Sustainable Fashion Summit 2023.

Titled, ‘Indra,’ the collection seamlessly interlaces the spiritual and environmental esteem and showcases the legendary drought assumed by a mythical energy, vritra and the celestial influences of rain, thunder and storm, and the raw texture of frozen ice caps.

The yarns and the textures used in the collection represent the various forms of water that are the melting ice caps and the flow of the river depicting the drapes. The metallic detailing depict thunderstorms ensures that plastic was not used in any form.

The earthy tones and distressed textures represent the severity of the drought, whereas the fluid drapes and the use of tassels are representative of the ebb and flow of water. We used refurbished metallic details, giving value to the crafts of India. The textures used in the silhouettes ensure that no machinery is used; it is all hand-crafted.

The whole collection is in white and uses handcrafted cotton-silk and cotton matka fabrics weaved in Benaras and South of India.