‘The Seeker’ blurs the barriers between fact and fiction to reflect modern society, projecting a parallel universe as our new reality. There is no room for prevailing systems in this area where the intangible triumphs over reasoning.
The ‘Eye,’ a symbol of the soul and various phases of enlightenment, is the focus of the multi-faceted collection. Ancient texts from all across the world, as well as modern-day anime, coexist peacefully. Large hand-drawn flowers mixed with Y2K stamps bring the past and future together.
The collection’s many tones relate to one’s emotional well-being and serve to boost uniqueness. The apotropaic demon masks – depicted as guards of our thresholds to protect our energies as we ascend into the astral realms – bring edginess to life.
Dhruv Kapoor’s Spring/Summer 23 collection uses mesmerising colours, unique shapes, abstract designs, and multi-layered surfaces to evoke a raw blend of emotions. Giant and miniature, ancient and modern, maximal and simple come together in unexpected ways to show that comfort is important, but not at the expense of elegance. From gigantic tracksuits and precise tailoring to hand-crafted embroideries by experienced artisans sitting on fanciful forms, a utilitarian attitude with soft structures straddles parts of couture and street fashion.
