FASHION'S SECOND CHANCE

BAZAAR INDIA spoke to five brands that have mastered the art of UPCYCLING.

- PRIYANKA KATHURIA

PÉRO—ANEETH ARORA

The brainchild of designer Aneeth Arora, Delhi-based label Péro is committed to creating art in the form of garments with utmost love and passion—the show they put up at the recently concluded Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI is a great example. Péro—synonymous with handmade, vivacious and high-spirited clothing—has embraced the concept of sustainability in its overall functioning. “I started Péro with a conscious decision that we will make our own fabrics, which is where the entire philosophy of handmade luxury and handmade couture started,” shares Aneeth, adding, “We put in so much effort in making the textile, and it’s the same effort that we put in crafting our pieces as well.” The idea of upcycling is also one that has now become a pivotal part of Péro’s journey. “People would usually come back to us with their pieces— even when there’s wear and tear, we’d be happy to repair it for them. That is how we started upcycling; we mend our own pieces with love and give it back to the consumer,” she says. Each season, the brand introduces a unique upcycled piece to their collection, one that keeps both technique and textile at the forefront. Even the fabric scraps are repurposed through recycling. This dedication is extended to their new home line as well, with quilts being the hero of the product range. Aneeth concludes, “In a way, we create heirloom pieces as they are not restricted to a particular season.”

RKIVE CITY—RITWIK KHANNA