The chants of sports fans echoed Monday from the speakers at Dhruv Kapoor's compound, whose floor imitated a running track.
The fall co-ed show wasn't necessarily about sportswear, although some pieces were included, including soccer jerseys, but the narrative helped the Indian designer convey his message of togetherness in difficult times.
“I am not one to delve into political spaces, but obviously I could not ignore the turbulent scenario that is happening around the world. And I wanted to somehow use the opportunity and the brand as a metaphor to unite,” the young designer said backstage.
Taking a few different paths, he added basic sports gear to the mix, parading soccer jerseys and dresses that spelled out “One World” and layering a two-tone hoodie that read “Better Together” under a long burgundy coat.
The tailoring, one of the two backbones of the mixed line, was very well done, especially in the more elegant versions, from the short military green jacket and matching pants with a pleated shirt that protruded underneath and the short suit and square with Bermuda pants, to the feminine dress. jacket turned into a vest. Some of them featured Kapoor's signature floral beaded embroidery, this time crumbling as if dripping.
Sartorial ambition was evident in minidresses with heart-shaped bodices and ruffled neoprene dresses, while cargo pants, skirts and denim pieces with a youthful, rebellious edge didn't add much to the collection.
Kapoor unveiled a collaboration with Nike, in which the designer repurposed dead clothes into patchwork T-shirts, hooded vests and cropped jackets.
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