Vegan shoes and soybean protein saris, anyone?

From using vegan leather, non-biodegradable plastic and discarded fabric to empowering artisans, designers across the country are moving towards sustainable and ethical fashion practices, writes Avantika Bhuyan.

Heirloom traditions

Handwoven box-pleated A-line midi dress: Price: Rs 12,990 and Chikankari embroidered A-line midi dress: Price: Rs 16,990

Grassroot by Anita Dongre seeks to provide steady opportunities and fair wages to India’s skilled artisans. Inspired by the villages that have been a cradle for these crafts for centuries, the outfits are created from handwoven and embroidered fabrics