These Indian designers are making waves with international footwear collaborations

In a tasteful blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics, Indian designers and brands are teaming up with renowned international footwear labels to craft one-of-a-kind collections. These innovative partnerships, a celebration of Indian heritage, offer fashion enthusiasts a chance to shine the brightest in the upcoming festive and wedding season.
 
Rahul Mishra partners with Tod's

Tod's renowned quality and traditional Italian craftsmanship unite with the essence of master couturier Rahul Mishra's beautiful designs for a limited edition collection, which is perfect for the festive season. Tod's iconic items have been hand-embroidered by expert artisans who have been perfecting the art for generations, interpreting timeless luxury in a contemporary language to bring together craftsmanship, quality, and modern design in this special collaboration. The iconic Gommino, loafers, and mules are embellished with hand-embroidered silk threads depicting the majestic tree of life, Rahul Mishra's emblematic design, captured in beading, sequins, and embroidery.

Payal Singhal collaborates with Endstate

Marking 25 years of the eponymous brand, Payal Singhal brings forth her design aesthetic coupled with Endstate’s innovative technology to produce a limited-edition lifestyle sneaker that effortlessly blends Indian and Western influences. The sneaker draws inspiration from the decorative adornments of ancient tribes. Featuring asymmetrical lacing, laser-etched details, and metal embellishments, the sneakers are available in white/black and silver colourways. Each pair utilises Endstate’s proprietary three-chip technology, making them verifiably authentic and granting owners access to exclusive content, offers, and events. Stephanie Howard, Endstate’s co-founder, who also co-designed the sneaker along with Singhal, has managed to find a rich, creative comfort in the digital environment, to design a shoe with materials that would retain their identity while also being appropriate for mass production.

Needledust joins forces with Abhinav Mishra

Indian footwear brand Needledust and celebrated designer Abhinav Mishra unveiled their limited edition footwear capsule collections. Pearls, crystal, kaalbeliya, and mehzabeen adorned with high-grade crystal work, alongside the signature mirror and gota detailing, featuring imaginative silhouettes and styles, are ideal for all intimate and grand celebrations. The collection, designed for both men and women, introduces a micro collection for children in a first for the brands. Elevating footwear offerings to make the upcoming festive and wedding season more luxe and more stylish than ever are pieces that are perfect for glamorous party nights, bridesmaid gifts, trousseau pairings, and wedding giveaways. The collaboration also uses recycled eco-energy paper, and dust bags made from natural mulmul fabric for its products in this new collection.

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