Samskriti: A Vibrant Ode to Indian Heritage at NYFW
At New York Fashion Week, Indian-American siblings Shivangi Gupta Singh and Shashank Gupta unveiled 'Samskriti', their Spring-Summer 2026 collection. Featuring 18 pieces inspired by ancient Indian culture and spirituality, the collection highlighted themes from iconic texts and temples, showcasing vibrant storytelling through couture.
In a dazzling display at New York Fashion Week, New Jersey-based siblings Shivangi Gupta Singh and Shashank Gupta brought the richness of Indian culture to the forefront. Through their brand 'Nazranaa', they unveiled 'Samskriti', a Spring-Summer 2026 collection inspired by ancient Indian texts and temples.
The collection featured 18 exquisite sherwanis and lehengas, each piece weaving a narrative of India's spiritual and cultural heritage. 'Samskriti' pays tribute to icons like the Sun Temple, Varanasi, and the Ganga Aarti, with designs inspired by Lord Krishna and Lord Ram, as seen in the fascinating 15th-century Sanskrit palindrome 'Shri Ramakrishna Vilomakavyam'.
The collection's showstopper, a lehenga celebrating Maharishi Valmiki's Gayatri Mantra, showcased meticulous craftsmanship with 24 hand-painted panels. 'Nazranaa', founded in 2012, continues to bridge Indian and American cultures through fashion, emphasizing India's global spiritual significance.
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