A Dazzling Tribute to India's Handloom Heritage at LPU
Indian Handloom and Handicrafts Honored in Commemoration ceremony by World Designing Forum at Lovely Professional University
Step into a vibrant world of heritage, innovation, and contemporary style at the recent event hosted by Lovely Professional University (LPU)! This breathtaking spectacle, held on May 5, 2025, served as the State Finale for the Indian Couture League Season 2.
The focus of this unforgettable evening was the captivating fusion of traditional Indian handloom artistry with modern design sensibilities. Over 15 celebrated and rising designers graced the runway, transforming it into a colorful canvas embodying the essence of the "Make in India" and "Vocal for Local" movements.
At the heart of this dazzling event was the School of Fashion Design at LPU, where students actively engaged in showcasing the fusion of timeless handloom techniques and modern couture.
A significant highlight of the evening was the "Handloom in Hi-Fashion" panel discussion, which delved into the evolving role of Indian handloom in contemporary fashion and the collaboration between academia and industry.
According to Ankush Anami, CEO of the World Designing Forum, the event represented much more than just fabric and fashion. It signified a movement striving to preserve India's cultural identity through design. By partnering with leading universities such as LPU, Ankush aims to ignite a national design revolution, propelling Indian handloom to the pinnacle of international fashion.
This event is part of a broader mission by design institutions and forums to advocate for sustainable practices in the fashion industry and spark newfound curiosity among the younger generation about traditional craft practices.
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Sources:[1] World Designing Forum
- The recent State Finale for the Indian Couture League Season 2, hosted by Lovely Professional University (LPU), showcased the captivating fusion of traditional handloom artistry and modern design sensibilities within the fashion-and-beauty sector.
- Over 15 celebrated and rising designers, representing the textile industry, presented their creations on the runway, blending the timeless handloom techniques with modern couture as a tribute to India's indigenous craft heritage.
- The event served as a platform for education and self-development, as the School of Fashion Design at LPU actively engaged students in showcasing this traditional-meets-modern handloom experience.
- In addition to the runway show, the "Handloom in Hi-Fashion" panel discussion focused on the evolving role of indigenous handloom in contemporary fashion and the collaboration between academia and the industry.
- This event is part of a larger initiative to advocate for sustainable practices in the fashion industry and inspire the younger generation's curiosity about traditional craft practices, contributing to the growth and expansion of both the textile market and lifestyle education.
