At New Delhi's latest Gen Next unveiling, the Fashion Design Council of India signalled a sharpened focus on craft-led experimentation, with the 2026 cohort presenting collections anchored in deconstructed sarees, repurposed textiles and handloom revival. The selection points to a generation of designers negotiating heritage and market relevance with unusual clarity.
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"FDCI's Gen Next 2026 cohort turns to deconstructed sarees and upcycled handlooms in New Delhi"
At New Delhi's latest Gen Next unveiling, the Fashion Design Council of India signalled a sharpened focus on craft-led experimentation, with the 2026 cohort presenting collections anchored in deconstructed sarees, repurposed textiles and handloom revival. The selection points to a generation of designers negotiating heritage and market relevance with unusual clarity.
FDCI's Gen Next 2026 cohort turns to deconstructed sarees and upcycled handlooms in New Delhi
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By Aditi Malhotra, India Fashion Bureau, RDU Global
Fashion Correspondent
New Delhi, India 2026-09-11T09:30:00.000Z•5 min read
At New Delhi's latest Gen Next unveiling, the Fashion Design Council of India signalled a sharpened focus on craft-led experimentation, with the 2026 cohort presenting collections anchored in deconstructed sarees, repurposed textiles and handloom revival. The selection points to a generation of designers negotiating heritage and market relevance with unusual clarity.
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