Mona-Pali taking Indian Fashion Ahead

In the world of Indian fashion, the designer duo of MonaPali, Mona Lamba and Pali Sachdev, hardly need an introduction. After making a modest beginning in 1985 at the request of their friends, this creative duo has come a long way to establish itself as one of the
most sought after ace line designers in both national and international fashion circuits.

‘India’ lies at the heart of MonaPali creations that incorporates an eclectic mix of Indian culture – an unconventional treatment of textures, mediums, embroidery and prints. MonaPali have revived long-established Indian art forms such as tribal motifs, Kantha, Worli, Madhubani and Pattachitra along with the fascinating use of block prints embellished with terra cotta, ceramic, mouli, ropes and gauze to name a few.

MonaPali has featured umpteen shows in both India and abroad and they are rightly referred to as the ‘Silent Contributors’ in Indian fashion scene. With India being their creative inspiration, MonaPali once again recreated their magic in the first ever Kolkata Fashion Week
2009.

Their ensemble reflects the cultural and ethnic roots of India – almost an eclectic mix of traditional Indian art and craft – would you like to elucidate a bit?

With MonaPali doing overseas fashion shows nearly 7-8 years back, Indian fashion has been a familiar face in the international circuit and with increasing number of designers, it leads to greater display of novelty and creativity.

With global slowdown hitting Indian shores, is Indian fashion industry facing the burnt of recession, fashion per se, in case of bridal wear,for example, if there is a wedding in any family then its budget may vary regarding the bridal ensemble, nevertheless, wedding will
take place. People will not stop buying good clothes.

MonaPali at the Kolkata Fashion Week were inspired from the roots i.e. India. Their creation concentrated on traditional Bengal – where saree was worn without blouses. We showcased traditional sarees worn without blouse but with belts.