When tradition becomes a fashion statement
Summary
Namuna College of Fashion Technology’s graduating designers showcased collections inspired by Nepal’s heritage, agriculture, jewellery, nomadic life, goddesses and futuristic evolution in a runway show in Lalitpur. The show blended traditional motifs, raw farm elements and AI-inspired design into contemporary fashion pieces.
Key Points
- 54 graduating designers from Namuna College of Fashion Technology presented their final collections at ‘Journey of Fashion XXI: Anantarupavitanam’ in Lalitpur.
- The show explored six themes, including heritage sites, agriculture, Nepali jewellery, nomadic life, Hindu goddesses and the future of Nepal’s culture.
- Designs featured materials and motifs inspired by rice, wheat, millet, dhaka fabric, Magar jewellery and tilhari ornaments.
- The final sequence imagined Nepal’s heritage evolving with artificial intelligence and futuristic, machine-like forms.
