London-based fashion imprint KARDO presents its latest collection designed for the Fall/Winter 2023 season and it highlights handcrafted Indian textiles at the forefront. The textures are inspired by the founder's home and his city life in the UK. The brand was founded by Rikki Kher in 2013 and since then, it has grown on the foundation of premium garments made from good fabrication.
The new collection for the season is led by workwear jackets, zipped fleece, blazers, and wool coats. Other details that define the new range include patchwork details that can be seen across a variety of items. Additionally, the co-ord sets are designed in the tonal options of dark red and green complete with utility-style pockets and snap buttons.
Indian Textile Fall Fashion
KARDO Highlights Intricate Craftsmanship for the FW23 Season
Trend Themes
1. Handcrafted Textiles - The trend of incorporating handcrafted textiles in fashion designs will drive growth for artisanal communities and provide brands with unique and sustainable selling points.
2. Patchwork Details - The trend of patchwork details in fashion will provide opportunities for upcycling and repurposing textile scraps while also creating eye-catching and personalized designs.
3. Tonal Co-ordinated Sets - The trend of tonal co-ordinated sets with utilitarian features will continue to be popular as consumers seek comfortable and functional yet stylish clothing options.
Industry Implications
1. Artisanal Textile Communities - The use of handcrafted textiles in fashion designs presents opportunities for artisanal communities to gain more recognition and financially benefit from their skills and cultural heritage.
2. Sustainable Fashion - The trend of incorporating sustainable practices in fashion such as upcycling and repurposing textile scraps into patchwork details will drive growth in the sustainable fashion industry.
3. Workwear Fashion - The trend of incorporating utilitarian features into fashion, as seen in the workwear jackets and co-ordinated sets from KARDO, presents growth opportunities for the workwear fashion industry as consumers seek functional yet stylish clothing options.