At a recent event in Jodhpur, Karisma Kapoor stepped out in a distinctive blue-and-black ensemble by Studio Medium. Styled by Ami Patel, the look was constructed using textile scraps from previous seasons, highlighting how the label’s boro-inspired process transforms leftover fabrics into thoughtfully composed garments. Worn for an evening engagement, the look underscored a growing shift towards conscious fashion where craft, reuse, and design intersect.
At first glance, the silhouette feels familiar – a button-down shirt paired with a flared skirt. But a closer look reveals the complexity beneath. The fabric isn’t uniform; instead, it is built panel by panel, with each section carrying its own variation in tone and texture. This layered construction creates depth, allowing the garment to feel dynamic rather than flat.
The shirt maintains a clean structure, but its surface tells a different story. Overlapping fragments and subtle tonal shifts disrupt the blue base, giving it a lived-in, almost archival quality. The skirt mirrors this language on a larger scale. Broader panels – some striped, others printed – come together in a fluid arrangement, creating movement without losing cohesion. It’s a design that doesn’t aim for perfection, but rather embraces the beauty of process.
