As she prepares for her first ever Fashion Scout showcase, the minute Mumbai-born artist come fashion designer spoke to Fashion Scout about ‘Grey Matters’.
You’re SS14 collection is entitled ‘Grey
Matters’. What exactly does that mean?
For this collection I’m showing my
accessories but also adaptions of Indian Saris that are made out of Indian
fabrics but also tartan. It’s a question of do I go traditional or go with the
times? It’s a grey matter.
Are there any other ways you’re
incorporating that theme?
For the presentation I’m having a backdrop
of Jeremy Gibbs’ photography. He published a book of his work called ‘Beauty is
decay’- the pictures are of abandoned hospitals and decaying areas. You look at
it and think; is it sad? Is it beautiful? That’s what grey matters is. It’s
interpretational; it’s down to each person.
How do you feel about showcasing at Fashion
Scout today?
I love Fashion Scout. I’m really excited.
I’ve wanted to show at Fashion Scout for years now because I love it. I feel
it’s the perfect platform for a designer like me who is up-and-coming.
Little Shilpa’s fan base includes the likes
of Lady Gaga and Stephen Jones so it’s no doubt that she will amaze today at
Freemasons’ Hall.
by Emily Black, @emilyy_black
Photography by Tram Nguyen, @TramNguyenp
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