Bring the Serenity of Kashmir Into Your Wardrobe With This Autumn Winter Collection

Inspired by Kashmir, Wills Lifestyle unveils a new autumn winter clothing line -Kashmir, which celebrates the essence of aari kari, jamawar ...

Inspired by Kashmir, Wills Lifestyle unveils a new autumn winter clothing line -Kashmir, which celebrates the essence of aari kari, jamawar print, checks and stripes.

IANS

Srinagar: Unhindered beauty, simplicity and purity defines Kashmir and taking inspiration from the rich heritage, values, quality of patterns, fabrics and craftsmanship from the region, a premium fashion clothing brand launched its Kashmir collection marking the line as its entry into the Autumn Winter 2018.

The Kashmir collection celebrates traditional embroidery technique like aari kari, jamawar print, checks and stripes for a clean look as also 100 per cent cashmere wool touch.

The brand — Wills Lifestyle — took a few journalist to the Valley for the formal launch, at the same time exposing the visitors to the vibrancy of Kashmir.

The aari kari or crewel work is a specialty of Kashmiri artisans who create it in fine concentric rings of chain stitch using a log hooked needle to produce fine quality wear that encapsulates an intelligent sense of design and brings timelessness to the collection.

"I was in apparel business for 15 years and initially when you used to pick a product, you can see very clearly that this is from which brand. Today, while working with ITC, I went around various segments of different brands and I figured that if I just take off the label, nobody will be able to figure out the brand. Hence there needs to some kind of differentiation," Vikas Gupta, the CEO of ITC (Wills Lifestyle and John Players) told IANS while talking about the line amidst the picturesque landscape.

"Some of our past collections that had story-telling in it and was very India-rooted had an amazing response from people. This time we thought of doing a line and lets us to allow Kashmir to be known for it's beauty, craft and quality. That's why we came to witness this beauty," Gupta said.

The warmth of the sunsets, that drown you in poetic nights.

The sounds you hear, the leaves that rustle.

Live a bit of Kashmir as you #WearAWayOfLife with WLS Kashmir Collection. Check out the collection at a store near you: https://t.co/XmHngemSNR#KashmirByWLS pic.twitter.com/BpuDfm4Pu2

— Wills Lifestyle (@WillsLifestyle) August 22, 2018

According to him, the line not only reflects the warmth of the sun, shades of chinar leaves and lush green amongst several other colours, but also attempts to raise awareness about the concerns of 'fast' fashion.

"During some marketing research consumers were telling us that textile apparel industry is the second-most polluting industry because of the entire concept of disposable and 'fast' fashion," he said. This, he added, pushed everything back to the roots and an increase in things local.

Close your eyes and find yourself
In the embrace of something warm,
Where the touch feels like home.
Open your eyes and find yourself
In the embrace of Kashmir.

Feel mesmerized by the beauty and serenity of Kashmir through our latest collection. Wear Kashmir, #WearAWayOfLife. pic.twitter.com/ON5KhRczch

— Wills Lifestyle (@WillsLifestyle) August 27, 2018

"Responsible, sustainable and conscious production are already a part of Indian culture and the surge of the interest among aware consumers is ushering a new era where crafstmanship is sought even in our daily workwear," said Gupta.

Our Autumn-Winter Collection, Kashmir, is an expression of all things beautiful and serene, made available in modern-day attire in pure fabrics like linen, silk, and cotton, and in their blends. Wear Kashmir, #WearAWayOfLife. Visit your nearest store: https://t.co/XmHngemSNR pic.twitter.com/xImuGFZncl

— Wills Lifestyle (@WillsLifestyle) August 31, 2018

With a range of shirts, blouses, dresses in a variety of sombre colours from white, black, navy to teal, lemon , violet and brick, the line had palette that was celebrating nature in its true way.

Also allowing the office-goers comfort, the line is made in natural fabrics like linen, cotton, silk and wool.

"The collection can simply be described as a line representing purity, quality and craftsmanship," said Gupta.

Now #WearAWayOfLife as we bring the rich heritage and tradition of Kashmir alive with our latest Autumn-Winter Collection, available at a store near you: https://t.co/Kz61LWUrIF pic.twitter.com/kCcjelgEBd

— Wills Lifestyle (@WillsLifestyle) September 1, 2018