Cotton Council International, a non-profit organization devoted to the promotion of cotton lately celebrated Cotton Day, a day dedicated to celebrate the diversity of cotton, in New Delhi through a series of showcasing melding cinema, fashion and photography to feature the most fashionable fiber – cotton.

The evening was glamorized by an extravagant show by the fashion designer Rina Dhaka who paid tribute to cotton by showcasing her latest cotton ensembles. Rina nurtured colors and weaves in the collection, adding traditional values to contemporary fashions. She utilized a variety of techniques and textures from pleats and crinkles to laces, cutwork and hand embroidery, demonstrating the richness of cotton fabrics. Actor Zareen Khan walked the ramp for the designer in a dazzling cotton number.

After her concluding show, Rina Dhaka said, “Cotton Day is a unique concept developed by CCI. I really enjoyed the bringing together of the various elements of cotton in the same platform. Since I am a cotton fan and most of my designs centre on cotton, I was delighted to be a part of it.”

The event opened with a photography exhibit ‘Magic of Cotton’ which captured how cotton is transformed in everyday life to meet our every need and occasion. ‘Common Thread’, a film by director Mihir Desai, reflected on how cotton connects the world, crossing boundaries and culture. The exhibit also featured Supima Cotton Art installation by Yogesh Chaudhary, which showcased cotton in four characteristics – fit, fall, flow and frame.

 A fashion show presenting the latest denim collection by Arvind Mills, showed the workwear range mixing rugged, outdoor look with young, fun elements to soften the mood.

Also present at the occasion, Agnieszka Fizol, Cotton council International Representative, Program Head, India, said, “Cotton Day takes the audience on a journey through how others use and see cotton, how it impacts people’s lives across the world, and what creative possibilities exist in skilled hands.” Continuing further she adds, “The event also brought together all segments of the cotton value chain from mills and manufacturers to brands, retailers and designers, to share inspirations on how to take cotton to new heights.”

 

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