Renowned fashion designer JJ Valaya showcased his latest collection ' Muraqqa ' on Day 4 of India Couture Week 2024 in Delhi. In a conversation with ANI, he talked about the inspiration behind his collection and the significance of the title. He also spoke about the growing Indian fashion industry and how globally it is grabbing attention due to its culture and traditions.
He presented the beauty of Isfahan, Istanbul, and Delhi by reconstructing their rich cultural essence in a contemporary environment. The Istanbul theme incorporated Ottoman complexities and art deco lines, whilst Isfahan reinterpreted Persian carpets and tiny paintings with a modern touch. Delhi celebrates Mughal inlays intertwined with flora and fauna motifs.
He said, "Muraqqa are the beautiful albums very decorated in the past where miniature paintings, poetries were bound together and kept. This is a very precious collection for me. It brings together three major influences and puts them together in one place.
" This season's 60-piece collection showcases a fusion of rich textiles, fine crafts, and exquisite detailing across three distinctive themes. It combines the past and present, honouring the beauty of Islamic art in a new way that appeals to today's audience. The collection features custom woven silks, lush velvets, and an array of silhouettes including lehengas, saris, evening jackets, sherwanis, Nehru jackets, and bundhgala jackets.
The ace designer has embraced luxury, timelessness, style, tradit.