IT WAS JUST OVER a decade ago that designer Anavila Misra launched her eponymous label, Anavila, rooted in the idea of showcasing inherently Indian textiles laced with a contemporary sensibility. Her signature creation, the linen saree, led to a shift in the perception of how a non-traditional fabric could be utilised for the classic Indian drape. In fact, that set the tone for the brand’s cognisance as a proponent of slow, sustainable fashion, and indigenous textiles.
Now, the label has been making steady strides in the Indian fashion space, launching its debut bridal edit, Aamod, that champions the return to quiet luxury with an assortment of diaphanous khadi silks and linen zari pieces. Plus, there’s a new summer collection called ÉTÉ, that celebrates Puducherry’s quintessential French and Tamil influences. Here,…
