REMEMBER THE NAME: SONALI DWIVEDI

Indian heritage, vivid colour and contemporary expression meet in the work of Sonali Dwivedi, founder of Khwaahish Ek Chahat. Presented at Loop Fashion Week 2026 in New Delhi, Dwivedi’s collection explores the enduring language of Indian ethnic fashion through colour, ornamentation, silhouette and cultural memory.

There is an immediate sense of celebration in the collection. Rich colour, intricate embellishment and traditional references come together in garments that feel deeply connected to Indian visual culture, while their presentation places them within a contemporary fashion environment. For Dwivedi, ethnic fashion becomes more than a category of dress. It becomes a way of carrying identity and tradition into the present.

Her approach is particularly compelling in the way it allows familiar cultural codes to remain expressive rather than simply nostalgic. The garments draw from the richness of Indian fashion while embracing the visual energy of a contemporary runway. At Loop Fashion Week, this relationship between heritage and the present became part of a wider conversation around craftsmanship, cultural identity and the future of fashion.With Khwaahish Ek Chahat, Sonali Dwivedi presents Indian ethnic fashion as a living language — one capable of evolving while retaining its emotional and cultural roots.

Photography: Courtesy of Loop Fashion Week 2026 @loopfashionweek

Follow Sonali at @khwaahish.ek.chaahat.store