Interviews, Art Direction and Photography by Asad Sheikh.
Kahkasha Sidra
Degree: Bachelor of Design (Leather Design)
Home town: Patna
How would you introduce your graduate collection?
Belle Epoque: A Beautiful Time is a demi-couture collection consisting of eight complete looks. One word that I’d use to describe it is “romantic”. The looks have been created in pairs, with each one sharing similar design elements to convey the idea of companionship.
What are some underlying concepts — the primary inspirations — behind your collection?
I’ve always wanted to translate my happy memories and beautiful experiences into something tangible; I wished to create something comforting and pleasing to both the wearer and the viewer. The primary inspirations are the memories of my grandfather’s rose garden in Bihar. Whenever I visited them during my summer vacations, I would…