Irani called the event “historic” as it brought together weavers and fashion designers on a single platform. Raghvendra Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, added, “While planning an event of this scale at Red Fort, we kept the sensitivity of the monument in mind. AdvertisingEven as the weavers didn’t speak at the event, their presence in the front row of the fashion gala spoke for itself. One saw a melange of chikankari, gotta-patti and kanjeevaram, being juxtaposed against the rich history of the venue. Singh played on the overwhelming levels of pollution in Delhi by pairing face masks with white ensembles and gold sneakers.

Source: Indian Express January 07, 2019 19:07 UTC