Art is where the heart is and Payal Singhal’s design sensibility is an extension of her love for art. Her introduction to the world of art began at home, where she was surrounded by art created by her grandfather and National Award winning artist JP Singhal.
Payal’s collection is painterly, as the name suggests, inspired by art and the designers will be showcasing this resort wear and destination wedding-ready collection at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week on October 15.th in live World Convention Center in Mumbai.
Ahead of the showcase, Bollywood’s favorite designer, Payal Singhal, talks to New18 about bringing wearable art to the runway, exploring the psyche of the young Indian bride, and remembering the chaos of Fashion Week.
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Art has always made its way into your collection, how much of an impact has it made in your journey?
Art has been a very important part of my childhood. My grandfather JP Singhal was an artist, and his work was vibrant and earthy at the same time. My understanding of color and an eye for detail in terms of patterns and layers also stemmed from the art I grew up around. This [art] One form or another takes its place in most of my work whether it is as a form of genuine inspiration or how we approach the collection.
Your runway shows are proof that fashion and art can go hand in hand, what do you have this season?
I’m so glad to hear that because that’s exactly what I think my work should be, which is wearable art. And it is an attempt to globalize Indian arts and crafts. This season you will see more contemporary Indian wear that can be worn in Indian as well as global context. We are trying to push the boundaries further because there are so many pieces that can actually be worn internationally in terms of Indian clothing, except for the fact that they are made in India with local materials and skills.
Who has been your inspiration behind the collection and what makes it special?
Inspiration was the subject of art. That time is spent thinking about what they want to paint and why they want to paint it. It all starts with a sketch, then some colors and then as we go on, we keep adding or changing as per our heart’s desire and eventually our ideal version of a painting comes out. This collection is a source of that process and the journey of an artist who goes from nothing to creating something. It may look flawed or incomplete or even unedited but this is where an artist decides to put down his brush when he feels that it is imperfectly complete.
as every Bollywood Bride’s favorite designer, what should brides look for this wedding season?
Lots of color and versatility. The best time to be a bride is now where you can wear sneakers with your lehenga, and your mother-in-law won’t like it. You can have a pool party instead of Mehndi. [function] And you will be the belle of the ball. So, all the brides-to-be remember to wear what you like and have fun with it, experiment, mix and match and break the rules.
Over the past two years, the fashion industry has seen its share of ups and downs, how does it feel to be back in a fully physical fashion week?
It’s absolutely amazing to see everyone back at work. There is some sense of normalcy so endearing that it gives us hope. I think everyone missed the chaos of Fashion Week and is excited to work and meet everyone in person and interact and exchange ideas. It’s great to be back.
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