New robes for Red Square: India shines at Brics+ Fashion Summit in Moscow
1 year ago

New robes for Red Square: India shines at Brics+ Fashion Summit in Moscow

Hindustan Times  

Russia has been at war, attempting to annex Ukraine, since February 2022. It’s what drew delegates from 60 countries to the first BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow in November. “The most exciting part about showing my work in Russia is that we’re showing in Russia in the first place,” he says. “There is a strong possibility of the Russian Fashion Council participating in CMAI’s Garment Fair in June.” The Indian delegation, at more than 40 people, was among the largest. “For the next edition of the BRICS+ Fashion Summit, India will send 20 designers, follow a theme and have more brands at the B2B showroom,” says Sethi of FDCI.

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