Ashish Shah

India Design ID’s India Modern moment

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India Design ID’s India Modern moment

The 12th edition of India Design ID last week was all about looking inward — at the country’s heritage skills. Local participants raised the bar to match global standards with their ideas and creativity. I was pleasantly surprised at the new India Modern that I saw, with craft, design and quality evident in the many … Read more

‘Inspired by India’ | The book explores India’s imprint on global fashion

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‘Inspired by India’ | The book explores India’s imprint on global fashion

The gold lame hooded dress in Yves Saint Laurent’s AW/1991 collection was suggestive of sari drapery, while gold encrusted embroidery completed the French designer’s dream of India; (centre) the draped shirt dress by Gianfranco Ferré for SS/2002 reflects his interpretation of the sari, in the spiralling construction, and the many years he spent working and travelling in India … Read more