Jijivisha stitched Everest onto a red-carpet suit. Nothing came from Paris, Milan or New York.
Summary
Kathmandu label Jijivisha created a Nepal-made couture suit for actor Thinley Lhamo’s premiere look at the Telluride Film Festival, stitching Everest into the design with silk, Panchadhatu jewellery and Himalayan stones. Designer Shavona Shrestha says the outfit was a tribute to Lhamo and a proof that Nepali designers can compete on international stages.
Key Points
- Jijivisha designed a Nepal-made red-carpet suit for actor Thinley Lhamo’s premiere of 'Tenzing' at the Telluride Film Festival.
- Designer Shavona Shrestha used hand-spun silk, Panchadhatu jewellery and stones sourced from different parts of Nepal, including a blue sapphire button.
- The look was inspired by Everest and Lhamo’s role in the biographical drama about Tenzing Norgay’s 1953 ascent.
- Shrestha says the project has boosted confidence among her team and may encourage more attention to Nepali craft, though she is not reproducing the look.
