How can we bring traditional techniques into the modern day? 

Rahul Mishra is a fashion designer based in Delhi. Fusing traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern principles, he is the first Indian designer to showcase at the Paris Haute Couture Week.

Watch the below video and answer the following questions to begin a discussion around Mishra’s work. 

 

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Rahul Mishra

Rahul Mishra runs a sustainable couture brand that works with handmade techniques to empower the craftsmen in New Delhi.

Rahul Mishra is the first Indian designer to showcase at the Paris Haute Couture Week. 

Explore more garments on Mishra’s website.

Questions to Ask Children

How does this fashion film make you feel?

Why do you think that designers create fashions films?

Which outfit did you like in particular and why?

What kind of atmosphere does Mishra’s collection capture?

Did you see any details on the garments? What do these add to the overall garment?

What materials do you think Mishra has used in the collection?

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