Archive · 22 Jan 2026
West Embraces Indian Fashion Creativity
A fashion show called 'Runway Raaga' happened in Pune, India.
A model and actor named Elnaaz Nouroizi was the showstopper.
She talked about how Indian fashion is becoming popular in the West.
She said that people in the West like Indian fashion and creativity.
A famous fashion brand, Prada, used designs inspired by Indian Kolhapuri chappals.
The designer, Ken Fern, showed a collection called 'Silverblood' inspired by mercury.
The show also featured models with vitiligo to raise awareness and reduce stigma.
Elnaaz Nouroizi praised this gesture, saying that perfection is not just about looking flawless.
She also shared her concerns about the situation in her home country, Iran.
Elnaaz Nouroizi, an Iranian-German model and actor, was the showstopper at the 'Runway Raaga' fashion show in Pune.
Nouroizi highlighted the growing influence of Indian fashion in the West, citing Prada's use of Kolhapuri chappal designs.
Prada acknowledged the inspiration from Indian Kolhapuri chappals and partnered with LIDCOM and LIDKAR for sourcing.
Designer Ken Fern presented the 'Silverblood' collection, inspired by mercury, featuring modern and sculptural designs.
The show included models with vitiligo to raise awareness and tackle stigma, curated by fashion designer Chopsy Oberoi.
- Who
- Elnaaz Nouroizi, Ken Fern, Prada, Models with vitiligo
- What
- Fashion show 'Runway Raaga' featuring Indian fashion and models with vitiligo
- When
- January 22
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To showcase Indian fashion creativity and raise awareness about vitiligo
- Event
- Runway Raaga fashion show in Pune
- Showstopper
- Elnaaz Nouroizi
- Designer
- Ken Fern
- Collection
- Silverblood – The Alchemy of Element 80
- Inspiration
- Mercury and Kolhapuri chappals
- Models Featured
- Models with vitiligo
- Organizations Partnered with Prada
- LIDCOM and LIDKAR
- Date
- January 22