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Stephin Lalan Unveils Madras Week Collection: Chennai’s Landmarks Reimagined as Wearable Art
Chennai’s architectural heritage and cultural soul step onto the runway this Madras Week, thanks to designer Stephin Lalan’s latest collection, which transforms the city’s most iconic landmarks into fashion statements.
From evening strolls in Mylapore to sketch sessions in Adyar, Lalan found inspiration in the city’s temples, colonial-era buildings, kolam traditions, and even its bustling streets. The result? A collection that is both aesthetic and emotional, offering fashion lovers a chance to literally wear their city with pride.
Threads of Chennai
Highlights include the Valluvar Kottam shirt, reflecting the monument’s chariot-inspired geometry; the Kolam shirt, which immortalises the morning rice-flour art into maroon-and-white embroidery; and the Napier Bridge shirt, echoing the chessboard pattern that became symbolic during the 2022 Chess Olympiad.
Resortwear with Soul
For women, a flowing purple crepe silk dress pays homage to the Theosophical Society’s banyan tree, its hand-knotted embroidery and braided silk threads evoking calm strength and rooted elegance.
Today’s Chennai in Motion
Breaking from monuments, the Signature SL Ruffle Dress channels the restless energy of the city through bold black-and-white ruffles—capturing the vibrance of tea stalls, markets, and festivals.
Each garment comes with a note explaining its inspiration, making every piece feel like a wearable love letter to Chennai.
Speaking about the collection, Stephin said: “These buildings and traditions tell our story. I wanted to go beyond style—to create clothes that connect with people, reminding them of where they come from and what Chennai means to them.”
With this Madras Week showcase, Stephin Lalan places Chennai at the crossroads of heritage and modernity, proving that fashion can be more than clothing—it can be culture, memory, and identity.
