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Amit Aggarwal Unveils Arcanum, a DNA-Inspired Couture Saga

His five-chapter showcase at India Couture Week weaves DNA motifs into sculptural forms on sustainable Indian textiles.

Overview

  • Arcanum debuted on July 26 at Hyundai India Couture Week in Delhi and has quickly become its defining showcase.
  • The collection is structured in five thematic chapters—Origin, Bloom, Pulse, Mutation, and Memory—that narrate a journey through biology.
  • Eco-conscious craftsmanship anchors the designs, which use handwoven nylons, recycled polymers, organic cotton, and ikat to create sculptural, DNA-inspired forms.
  • The runway staging employed incense-infused bags, dramatic headgear, and smoky makeup to evoke a poetic dystopian realm.
  • Aggarwal challenged gender norms with menswear looks featuring sheer and metallic fabrics paired with bold makeup.