From Fendi’s ₹8.3-lakh mirror-and-bead Baguette to Ralph Lauren’s “hand-applied embellishments”, fashion’s latest controversies raise an uncomfortable question: why does Indian craft so often become global luxury without its provenance becoming equally visible... and when does inspiration become appropriation?
Bandhini, once associated with festive wardrobes, heirloom saris and desert royalty, has caught the spotlight with remarkable force... only this time, it is walking global runways, entering luxury closets and redefining modern style. Vibrant yet sophisticated, traditional yet trend-forward, Bandhini has become one of fashion’s most exciting heritage revivals.