R|Elan Circular Design Challenge 2024 Winner rkive city Presents Debut Collection At Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2025 – News18
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The winner of the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge 2024 – rkive city – presented their debut collection, Reclaim The City, at the ongoing at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2025 in Mumbai.
The collection uses salvaged textiles, highlighting sustainability and the need for waste reduction in fashion.
At the ongoing at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2025 in Mumbai, the winner of the R|Elan Circular Design Challenge 2024 rkive city redefined style and pushed the boundaries of fashion with their compelling showcase. Ritwik Khanna of rkive city showcased his Reclaim The City collection at fashion week, which is being held at The Atelier, Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
As rkive city’s debut collection, Ritwik Khanna meticulously crafted 36 looks. The collection explored the theme of memory, revival, and reclamation, transforming post-consumer waste into high-fashion narratives. Every garment in the showcase was constructed entirely from salvaged textiles, reconstructed denim workwear, repurposed leather, and discarded fabrics. These were brought to life through techniques such as block printing, patchwork, and creative waste management.
Reclaim The City brought to light the importance of engaging in sustainable practices and reducing waste in the fashion industry. The runway saw elements like reconstructed sleeves inspired by uniforms and pockets reminiscent of market workers’ jackets evoked a strong sense of place, history, and memory. The collection was a poignant exploration of classic elements such as patchwork, distressed hems, and the anti-fit silhouette. The collection reimagined forgotten forms and designs and paved the way for future streetwear.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Hemant D. Sharma, President – Polyester, Reliance Industries Limited, said: “The R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge is a manifestation of our commitment to sustainability and circularity in the fashion industry. It is heartening to see young designers like rkive city harness creativity and innovation to transform waste into remarkable fashion. At Reliance, we strongly believe in driving change by enabling scalable, circular solutions that reduce the industry’s environmental impact while redefining design narratives.”
Lakmē Fashion Week, in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is being held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai from March 26-30.
- Location :
Delhi, India, India
