Flanked by the brightly lit, iconic Taj Mahal Palace hotel, the spectacular decor turned the heritage site in India's entertainment and business capital into a blend of colour and style as the models lined up Thursday to showcase the Paris fashion house's 2023 pre-fall collection.
"I personally wanted to celebrate and showcase the incredible knowledge India offers to the international world of fashion in the field of embroidery, the mastery of the artisans who continue to work on this craft, and the commitment of Chanakya's founders to preserving India's history and culture, portrayed by each embroidery technique,"Dior has had a long association with India through the Mumbai-based atelier Chanakya, which works with artisans and underprivileged women.
Many Indian designers have also opened stores in the global fashion capitals like New York and Dubai and have been showcasing their collections during international fashion weeks.