“Fatwa against Fashion: Can a Swimsuit threaten ‘Kashmiriyat’?”, Swarajyamag, March 12, 2025:
“Indian designers Shivan Bhatiya and Narresh Kukreja had much to celebrate. After toiling tirelessly for 15 long years, they had succeeded in building India’s first luxury fashion brand – Shivan & Narresh, a feat they decided would be best commemorated with a fashion show.
And what better venue to showcase their latest collection of Luxury Ski and Resort swimwear than at picturesque ski resort on the snowy slopes of Gulmarg in Kashmir?
Invites were sent and the white albedo-reflecting ground was re-fashioned into a ramp. On the day, the guests, wrapped in a variety of woollens and winter wear huddled together on either side to witness the designers’ collection. It featured art prints from the brand’s archives, including sculptural ski suits, après-ski dresses, and winter layers……”
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