) Bangladeshi fashion designer and former international model Bibi Russell is all set to re-invent Khadi for her winter collection inspired by the textiles of Rajasthan.
The eminent designer is set to showcase her fashion line at the Rajasthan Heritage Week kick starting in Jaipur from December 3.
“I am going to do a touch of Rajasthan which is going to be head to toe Rajasthani. The collection will not have too much embroidery because it is going to be a part of the accessories. It is going to be a ready to wear collection,” Russell told PTI.
The former super model from Bangladesh showcased a few pieces from her last collection at the newly revamped Bikaner House here. It included a Kota doria sari, skirt and dresses of lehariya besides trousers, shirts and waistcoats for men.
“This is from my last collection which was shown in April.
It was my summer collection so I did a more summery line. My new collection which is going to be showcased at the heritage week will comprise of Khadi, Kota and a mix along with accessories. Everything is going to be different because it is winter collection,” Russell said.
The eminent designer’s bohemian style includes vibrant colours and a touch of quirk.
“Clothes will not have too much embroidery because it is going to be a part of the accessories. It is going to be a ready to wear collection which is affordable. And colours will be a little bit wintery and will comprise of warm colours not so bright,” Russell said. .