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India’s Fashion Industry at a Crossroads

As the virus spreads and the economy falters, the country’s fashion industry is nearing crisis point. With sales down, stores closing and artisan supply chains under pressure, designers are digging deep to become even more entrepreneurial.

From "Shuddhi" SS/20 collection by Karan Torani; photographed by Pranoy Sarkar | Source: Courtesy

Phyllida Jay

20 October 2020

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