‘the fabric of the future’- Payal Singhal (PS) much sought after for her India Modern aesthetic collaborates with R-Elan. ‘the fabric of the future’ to unveil a one-of-its-kind collection. Collection of Indian athleisure titled ‘Kismet’ at FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week. On 20th March 2021 over a hybrid show.
The designer has collaborated with R-Elan for this collection. Which has been entirely crafted using their high-performance, eco-friendly fabrics created using sustainable techniques. These specially engineered fabrics include fluid FreeFlow BSY. Luscious SuperFeel filament yarn, FreeFlow – excel, and GreenGold made from used PET bottles.
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Gunjan Sharma, CMO – Polyester Business, Reliance Industries Ltd.
“R-Elan fabric are conceptualized and designed to enhance performance, comfort, aesthetics, and it certainly brings out the sustainability quotient. We are eagerly awaiting to see how key aspects of R-Elan are utilised to make Payal Singhal’s ‘Kismet’ collection most trendy and sought after among fashion enthusiasts”.
With these one-of-a-kind designs of Indian athleisure, Singhal gives her signature bohemian occasion wear a laidback treatment to make it as comfortable as it is cool. ‘Kismet’ comprises loungewear-meets-streetwear-meets-Indian-wear, a combination that has become increasingly relevant in the face of fashion’s changing axis. In classic PS style, versatility will be the hallmark of every look. Moreover, which can be worn anywhere and in any context from resort holidays to summer evenings out and even intimate celebrations.
The key DNA of the line is to revisit Indian silhouettes with a global mindset. Also, that they are not limited by season or occasions, but instead are all-encompassing.
Payal Singhal
“It’s impossible to ignore the times we are living in when designing a collection now. We’ve spent the past year in kaftans and loungewear, they have become wardrobe MVPs. Comfort being the key, it was wonderful to embellish and work on a range of techniques with the R-Elan eco-friendly and free flow fabrics. R-Elan is undoubtedly the next generation of fabric.
Specially engineered to provide the dual benefits of high fashion and enhanced comfort which is the exact sentiment that ‘Kismet’ as a collection captures. The next wave of clothing is all about minimal maximalism—which means that even when dressed to the nines, there will be a need for ease in silhouettes and fabrics. This collection is a unique take on Indian wear merged with loungewear that I’ve never done before. It is also heavily inspired by how I dress — I don’t have separate Indian and western wear wardrobes. My personal style is all about making transitional pieces work together no matter the occasion.”
Further, “Kismet” – the collection is replete with kurta-jogger sets, bomber and co-ord sets, dhoti saris, ribbed crop top-jogger saris and balloon lehengas with crop tops and dupattas. These have been dressed in 10 new #PSPrints, which are a playful Gen-Z-friendly amalgamation of western and Indian motifs. Think aztecs, digital evil eye-inspired ikats, mosaic patterns, and classic florals. They have then been embellished with pitta kora work, cutdana, thread and wool embroidery and signature colourful tassels.
