Spanish Honour

The event — Valladolid de Moda Fashion Week — is to be held in Madrid and Valladolid from June 28 to 30. “The fashion week is being organised by the Casa de la India which is the Indian cultural centre in Spain,” says Kumar who would be showcasing a lineup of ten garments for the fashion week.

“I am excited about my first fashion outing in Madrid and the interaction between the two cultures,” says Kumar. “The honour conferred on me is a sign of India’s reach in international fashion,” says the designer. “I am keen on looking at Spanish fashion as well. Indian garments are quite similar to traditional Spanish ensembles. Aren’t our Rajasthani ghagras similar to their flamenco skirts?” says Kumar. Interestingly,part of the collection being shown at Spain will also be available at her store in Chandigarh.

Leading Spanish designers and institutions of the fashion industry would be present for the fashion week. India will be represented by designers from the Indian Institute of Fashion Technology in Spain and designer Jivi Sethi. The objective of this meeting between specialists,institutions and professionals is to provide a platform to discuss commercial cooperation and industrial,cultural and educational strategy between the two countries.

The collection that Kumar is set to present— a mix of gowns,lehengas and sarees— boast of traditional Indian embroidery such as dhapka,mukaish and a range of metallic embellishments. The colour palette is vibrant and the collection employs dull and gold metallic threads,interspersed with a line of antique looking textiles which lend a romantic touch,reminiscent of royalty.