Weaving Dreams at KGL LFW AW24 by Leticia Dare

Dear Shaded Viewers,

On the first day of London Fashion Week, Kanika Goyal has unfurled ‘Arc Echo,’ a collection that feels like a deep, introspective sigh in the face of fashion’s frenetic pace. It’s as if Goyal decided to play a game of chess with our wardrobes, challenging us to see clothing as pieces of a complex puzzle that is our identity.

Goyal’s muse this season? The enigmatic dream world and the fragmented memories it houses. Think of ‘Arc Echo’ as fashion’s answer to Inception; only, instead of DiCaprio, we have dazzling primary colors and mosaic knits leading the charge into the depths of our subconscious. It’s an Alice in Wonderland rabbit hole adventure, with garments as the curious, bold explorers.

The collection is a kaleidoscopic journey through the self, where paradox plays a key role. Here, Goyal brilliantly juxtaposes harmony with chaos, tradition with innovation, crafting pieces that are as thought-provoking as they are visually striking. Her blazers, knits, and denim weaves are the wardrobe equivalents of a well-curated modern art exhibit, where every piece tells a story of fragmented memories and the beauty of internal chaos.

But Goyal doesn’t stop at mere aesthetics. Oh no, she dives headfirst into the sustainability pool with a grace that would make even the most stoic of environmentalists nod in approval. Upcycled denim and surplus leather offcuts become the materials du jour, serving as a reminder of fashion’s potential for circularity. Goyal’s message is clear: eco-consciousness and high fashion can share the runway.

Arc Echo’s presentation at London Fashion Week was a visual spectacle that played with the concept of time itself. Through the use of Perspex, mesh, and vinyl, Goyal not only showcased her collection but also the fluidity of our identities, ever-shifting between past and future selves.

Later,

Leticia Dare