Designers have become conscious about what their creations do to environment: Amit Aggarwal

Designer Amit Aggarwal has always given importance to recycling and sustainability in fashion and he is happy that the new generation is well-aware of the consequences the world has to face if they do not make their production process environment-friendly.

The designer says even the consumers are equally conscious about the harm their clothes will cause to the earth.

"Designers have become more conscious and aware about what they create and how they create. I believe the new educated generation understands how to create something which is unique and healthy and something which won't cause harm to the nature.

"The clients are also equally aware about why sustainability is necessary in fashion. I always believe that one should have lesser pieces in their wardrobe, but something which they can use for years or probably hand it over for the generations to come," Amit told PTI.

The designer showcased his first ever menswear range last night at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018. Actors Shahid Kapoor and Disha Patani walked the ramp for the designers in the show presented by Nexa.

Known for his futuristic approach, Amit took visual inspiration for this collection from kinetic movements and energies, interpreted through dynamic and vigorous composition of lines.

He said he decided to come up with the range because he believes men are now not afraid of experimenting with their clothes.

"Whenever I travel internationally I see men dressed up in very alternative ways and also making a lot of efforts in dressing up. I have also seen that enthusiasm in a lot of men here. I thought maybe as country we have a little space of how men should be dressing.

"I thought it was important to introduce something little experimental for them. Because there are hardly any options available. We have tried to create a quirky vibe for the men, which I believe designers don't really explore. And that is something which can easily make it to the men's wardrobe.

The collection was a smooth blend of culture and modernity, as it restored vintage phulkari, the traditional Indian metallic embroidery technique.

"We have restored it by using our signature polymer details and contemporary intricate hand embellishments. The phulkari patterns are very angular and geometric so they kind of jelled well with my sensibilities," he added.

The silhouettes of the collection were created using textiles that are undulate and mold over the body, morphing them with sharply cut patterns and shapes.

The colour palette comprised of arctic and pearl white, granite, silver grey and black put together to best represent the sophistication inspired by NEXA.