This year’s Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India the heart of fashion. From up-cycled fabrics to biodegradable materials and circular design processes, the message was clear: responsibility is the new luxury.
Designers didn’t just talk about eco-fashion — they showcased it in bold, runway-worthy collections that questioned conventional consumption.
Spotlight on Key Collections
Among the standout collections:
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TIL by designer Ankur Verma presented “Breathe”, a collection crafted from waste and repurposed trims.
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CRCLE by Varshne B experimented with biodegradable “Wegawool” from Calotropis plant fibres, banana-leather, khadi denim and stainless accessories.
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Golden Feathers offered a jaw-dropping example of up-cycling: using butchery chicken-waste to create a wool-like fibre for stoles.
These collections underscore how luxury can evolve beyond shimmer and sequins, into craftsmanship with conscience.
What This Shift Means for Indian Fashion
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New luxury paradigm — across the shows it became obvious: the opulence of tomorrow is about ethical materials, not just heavy embroidery.
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Mainstreaming circularity — the runway saw more design houses embracing circular design principles, proving that sustainability can be commercially visible, not niche.
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Designer responsibility — many brands are signalling a deeper responsibility towards craft, artisans, waste and ecological footprint.
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Consumer awareness rising — as fashion weeks reflect change, shoppers and stylists alike are starting to expect more than aesthetic — they seek values in what they wear.
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