RAASMANCH HOUSE OF THREE
Inspired by the change of consumer behaviour post-pandemic, the label showcased their diffusion line called Dravida that features cultural, architectural and anecdotes from the Southern states of India alongside their classic collection Kalgi that symbolised secularism. “We have always focussed on sustainable outfits and our collections tell stories of inclusivity and diversity,” said Sounak Sen Barat and Anu Shyamsundar, co-founders. While Sounak sported Dravida, Anu was in Kalgi.
CORD
Vintage era was the inspiration for this Delhi-based brand’s new collection starting from art and paintings for its prints to design detailing like puffs and pleats on modern, functional, comfortable and wearable silhouettes. “TIS is a great platform as both budding and veteran designers come here. It is a good place to meet and interact with other designers and shoppers,” said Neha Singh and Pranav Singh, owners, dressed in Cord.
THE RIGHT SIDED
The jewel-tone handcrafted beaded and embroidered bags from this New-Delhi-based six-year-old brand were crowd-pullers. “Shoppers are looking for brighter tones this season. All our designs are inspired from jewellery,” said Harshita Ashok Agarwal, owner and designer.
KESYA
Cute and colourful, we loved these buttons made out of sterling silver with hand painting or enamelling techniques. “Our speciality lies in reviving the old technique of enamelling and using semi-precious stones in buttons and cufflinks. This is our second time at TIS and we look forward to this platform every year,” said Divya Shekhwat and Shivangi Singh (left), owners.
AMRITA THAKUR
Based on a pretty pastel palette, the Delhi-based brand exhibited its signature classic kurta collection. “I like working on designs that are timeless that people can love and cherish always rather than following trends. Every city has its own designers but platforms like TIS give opportunities to designers from other cities to introduce their work to the audience here,” said Amrita Thakur, designer.
URVASHI KAUR
Jackets were a popular pick from this Delhi-based brand that displayed two of its collections this year. Ilahi, its upcycled festive collection featuring Benarasis and leheriyas on contemporary silhouettes and Masira, catering to the season with shibori printed woollen jackets and lots of black outfits. “Our signature effortless styles and separate versatiles come with a festive touch this year. I have noticed people are being a little price sensitive this year but our loyalists have come and picked their faves,” said Urvashi Kaur, founder, creator and director.
REIK
‘Quirky, bright yet wearable art’ was the motto of this three-year-old brand that showcased their autumn-winter collection Unhive 2.0 featuring abstract hand-screen printed floral prints in silk, satin and silk organza fabrics. “TIS is a very well-curated exhibition that allows us to understand consumer behaviour and their ever evolving tastes,” said Deepanshu and Sneha, co-owners. t2 loved this arty corner put up by REIK.
COSA NOSTRAA
The forte of this three-year-old Jaipur-based brand lay in its imported brass accessories. Their recent collection of jackets and shirts was an experimental launch featuring the brand’s signature accessories and was also designed with historical and literary references.
“Our brand is inspired from The Godfather and each of our outfits has a story. This is our first showcase at TIS and people’s interest in our products for wedding purposes has been huge,” said Tanuj Vijay, business head.
STUDIO MEDIUM
This Delhi-based brand showcased its signature shibori, bandhni, tie-dye along with quilting and kantha stitches on contemporary silhouettes like kaftans, dresses and saris with sleeves, an interesting silhouette style. “We are a regular at TIS and this year along with our signatures, we are showcasing an upcycled range too made with our own scraps,” said Riddhi Jain, owner, sporting one of her creations.
TORAMALLY
This Lucknow-based footwear brand showcased their signature bespoke collection of hand-painted leather shoes that is also hand welted and hand lasted. “Coming back to TIS is like coming back home. This year we showcased a very fresh collection with new styles and shapes for our Calcutta loyalists so that they could come back to experience something new from the brand,” said Rahul Shastri, founder and designer.
Wooden frames, tinted glasses to copper-plated clip-on hybrid eyewear, The Tribe had them all. And needless to say, Dinesh aka Kali was a happy man when we spoke to him on the final day. “The experience has been phenomenal! This year the lenses of our sunglasses were very popular,” said Kali while sporting shades from their collection.
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