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Liberty has a rich history, much like our own Indian artisans, and a print archive that's emotionally layered and technically unparalleled. Their classic botanical prints aligned seamlessly with our desire to create a collection that felt nostalgic, tender, yet rebellious. It was less about a 'partnership" and more like a shared language waiting to be spoken together. The collection is full of flowers and yet is androgynous… We began with the Liberty print archive, walking through their garden of florals. The prints were like pressed memories, and we wanted to translate those into silhouettes that feel breezy and nonchalant. The mood was androgynous, untamed. Nothing too fitted or expected. The prints informed the silhouettes, and vice versa, so the whole process was intuitive, more like a meandering than a formula. Liberty prints are already so intricate. We layered our own textile interventions, origami petals, hand-crochet florals, appliquéd vines, beaded buds. The surface treatments didn't compete with the prints; they played with them, like flowers in a wild garden leaning into each other. That was the most joyful part. The pieces feature bows, pleats, tie-up details, evoking a sense of ease and playfulness. How do you suggest styling them? Our pieces are designed to feel like second skin, so I always say, wear them how you feel best. Let a tie hang loose, wear a jacket over a nightie dress, or pair a floral shirt with your favourite jeans. The idea is not to overthink it. Just like flowers don't ask for permission to bloom, don't wait for a special occasion to wear what you like or want. What were the learnings during the collaboration process? Collaborations push you gently outside your comfort zone. With Liberty, we got to immerse ourselves in a different kind of archive, one shaped by English floral traditions. It taught us how to listen to another brand's legacy while still staying rooted in our own. 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Ektaa Kapoor To Release Naagin 7's Trailer On Kyunki Season 2 Premiere Date?
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