Art that you can wear is something that has been seen in the world of high fashion and runways. Fashion is a way to express one's immense creativity but along with that, it is also a form of art. Garments come to life after designers put threads and fabrics together by stitching them.
Recently, two fashion design graduates from the Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) reached the top finals at the World of Wearable Arts (WOW) competition in New Zealand—a global platform known for redefining boundaries in fashion and art. Sanskriti Maheshwari and Naseeb Sihag have become finalists in this competition, marking a significant moment for Indian fashion on an international stage. Their work reflects a new generation of Indian designers who are not afraid to challenge global fashion norms.
They share their experiences with us regarding the whole journey. Talking about the inspiration behind this creation, Sanskriti Maheshwari shares, “The inspiration behind creating my piece for the World of Wearable Art 2024 was the concept of hybridity. The topic itself stems from my graduation project which I pursued during my final year of fashion design.
" She also adds that during her research she came across the Matsya-avatar which is a hybrid of fish and Lord Vishnu. This led her to question the existence of the human body underwater and how the body changes, adapts and eventually transforms into beings that are different from us. “Taking this concept forward, my garment is an insigh.