The essence of simplicity and the journey of Khadi’s transformation will be reflected through a Khadi fashion show in New Delhi on 26th October 2021. The fashion show, curated by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), will showcase 60 designs by budding fashion designers. These have been selected through an “All-India Khadi Designers Competition” organized by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). On this occasion, the top 3 designers will also be awarded by the Hon’ble MSME Minister Shri Narayan Rane, who will be the Chief Guest of the event.
The All-India Khadi Designers Competition was organized to introduce new design interventions and add a trendy twist. The KVIC received 462 nominations from young fashion designers from across the country. A screening committee comprising of Fashion Designers, experts from Design Colleges, and top functionaries of KVIC was constituted to shortlist 10 best designers. The top 3 designers will be selected during the show by the jury. The best designer will be awarded with a cheque of Rs 10 lakh as the 1st prize, while the 1st and 2nd runners-up will get Rs 5 lakh and Rs 2 lakh respectively.
Khadi has been an instrument of social change in the pre-independence era and has transformed into a tool of resilience, resurgence and self-reliance in modern times. And from being a humble attire of the great freedom fighters, Khadi has evolved into a symbol of fashion and ultimate luxury. KVIC Chairman, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena said, “This was for the first time KVIC organized a pan-India designer contest and the overwhelming participation was in itself a manifestation of Khadi’s popularity among the youth.”
