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Tabu Closes Abu Jani–Sandeep Khosla’s Art Mumbai Showcase in Revived ‘Architectural Coat’

The showcase presented couture as performance to reinforce the designers’ pledge to preserve Indian handcrafts.

Overview

  • Staged on November 13 at Art Mumbai, the 360-degree runway production was reported to feature 27 performers supported by a crew of 112.
  • Tabu’s monochrome look paired black trousers and a cowl-neck tunic with a maximal coat hand-embroidered with silver crystals and thousands of sequins.
  • The statement outerwear reinterpreted an ‘Architectural coat’ conceived about 35 years ago, with motifs linked to Purana Qila as cited in event coverage.
  • Marking their 40th year, Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla described their approach as driven by an undying love for drama and framed the show as craft-focused storytelling.
  • Guests included Jaya Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan, Neetu Kapoor, Soni Razdan, Kiran Nadar and Nisha Jamvwal, underscoring the showcase’s cultural pull.