Mumbai, 21st August ‘19: Avant-garde designer Amit Aggarwal in collaboration with R- Elan closed Day 1 of Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2019 with a luxury prét collection, ‘Flux.’ Being a forerunner in repurposing materials, brand Amit Aggarwal has strived to find new life in discard with each of its collections. As India becomes the first nation to recycle 90% of its PET waste, the brand has joined hands with Reliance Industries Limited’s textile arm – R-Elan, to become part of this far-reaching movement.

  

The fabric group lent the brand with its technology that engineers PET bottles into a rare textile that imitates the nature of light and its very properties. Flux reimagines the laws that direct the journey of light – motivating every cut, embroidery, hue and silhouette that make the soul of the collection. The brand’s signature recycled polymer gives this textile the form and detail that is synonymous with its innate complexion of structure juxtaposed with fluidity.

 

Closing the show was ace cricketer and Indian team all-rounder, Hardik Pandya who walked the ramp with model and actress Lisa Haydon. Talking about his show stoppers Amit Aggarwal said, "Having a futuristic and eclectic vibe in mind for the show, I wanted to choose an individual who could carry forward that style and persona. Hardik is a national hero, and Lisa happens to be the woman of my dreams- both make cool style statements and were the perfect fit to my vision."

 

Geometric compositions, sheer wraps, exaggerated sleeves, power shoulders and billowing skirts furnish the collection in design and aesthetic. Techniques such as plissé, fine draping, three-dimensional embroideries are used as a reminder of the craftsmanship the label is known for.

 

On the looks showcased from the line, Amit Aggarwal said, "The collection is very edgy, with personalised styling. However, at the same time its conscious, thoughtful and it is fashion with a purpose. The looks are very eclectic and futuristic with a flash of colour, while being conscious and sustainable."

 

Models sashayed on a runway of LED screens that reflected visuals of colours changing depicting the fluid nature of the designs while complimenting the structured silhouettes. 

 

Hues of emerald, petrol, purple and plum with neutrals like gold, blush, silver and ivory effeminate the collection for a present-day wearer who has an inclination for grandeur and well being of both fellow beings and the planet. A performance by these colours, textile and techniques enable a life of luxury and sustainability.

 

The luxury prét collection will be available on the brand’s e-commerce platform for retail. 

 

 

R-Elan™ defines the next generation of fabrics by Reliance Industries Ltd, India. Drawing from extensive R&D and its vast expertise in fibres, RIL has created these fabrics with a vision of creating Fabric 2.0 – a portfolio of specially engineered fabric innovations that offer a range of benefits from sustainability to high performance and aesthetics. With high fashion brands choosing R-Elan™ design eco-fashion, activewear, denim, ethnic and western-wear, casuals and workwear, this fabric is on its way to becoming a top fashion favourite.