 "Sakshi Tanwar was seen spotting a saree by designer Anavila Misra in Netflix’s The Royals")
Known for reviving sarees as an everyday outfit, Anavila Misra designs communicate the revival of handcrafts and sustainability of fashion’s auxiliary industries and are structured for luxury and comfort. She works closely with various craft clusters across the country, including West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bhuj, promoting sustainable fashion through traditional handloom techniques.
With the World Environment Day knocking at the door, a believer of revival of weaves, Anavila talks about fashion evolving and more. Her collection has always been very close to nature. In an interview with Firstpost, she says, “I think it’s for most of us, nature inspires us in many ways, whether it be the flowers, the tress, the oceans or the seas. Our yarns come from nature.”
For Anavila spring is her favourite season for many reasons, “You suddenly see the whole earth kind of celebrating with florals and blooms fresh leaves.” She believes, it’s very important when lifestyle, fashion and culture kind of intersect. And as designers one should think much more than just garments.
Talking about fashion Vs style, Anavila says somebody can put a heap of clothes in front of you and you can buy clothes. “But how you put it together is all about your own style. So, I think it is important to understand your own style and to cultivate it.”
Lachmi Deb Roy is the Entertainment Editor of Firstpost, Network18. She reviews films and series with a gender lens. She is a 'Rotten Tomatoes' certified critic. Her interviews are called 'Not Just Bollywood' because she takes a huge interest in world cinema. She has been the winner of the prestigious Laadli Media and Advertising Award for Gender Sensitivity for two consecutive years, 2020 and 2021. OTT over theatrical releases is her preference unless and until it's a King Khan film. She takes interest in fashion, food and art reviews too.