STRAIGHT-TALKING

Fashion has always been a romance between the past and present for designer Kresha Bajaj

- Kresha Bajaj

Fashion's romance with the past and present isn't just an abstract idea - it's something I've lived and breathed through specific pieces, memories, and even the stories I choose to tell through my collections. Many of my designs have roots in inherited pieces, vintage discoveries or cinematic moments that sparked my imagination.

For instance, my Lovestory lehenga called 'Secret Garden' was inspired by a delicate filigree necklace that I inherited from my aunt. Its intricate design reminded me of a secret garden - hidden, mysterious, and enchanting. That single piece of jewellery inspired an entire concept centred around themes of intimacy and the untold beauty that lies just beneath the surface. The outfit echoed the intricacy of that necklace, incorporating subtle floral embroidery, vine-like embellishments, and layered textures waiting to be uncovered.