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Look who's promoting khadi!

November 02, 2015 15:01 IST
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Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor walked the ramp at a recent fashion show organised to make Khadi fashionable. We bring you the pictures.

The Fashion Design Council of India, a non-profit organisation recently presented the second edition of its initiative 'Huts to High Street', at the IIM Ahmedabad.

A bunch of designers including Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap Singh and Aneeth Arora showcased their collections.

Salman Khan

Salman Khan looked cool and comfortable as he made an appearance in a white kurta and pyjama.

Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor

In his next appearance, Salman Khan looked dapper in a black bandhgala by Rajesh Pratap Singh while his co-star from his upcoming film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Sonam Kapoor looked like an empress in a Rohit Bal ensemble.

 Sonam and Salman

We are mighty impressed -- by the gesture and the grand look! What about you?

Sonam Kapoor

Here's another photograph of Sonam Kapoor in a bright and glitzy number from Rajesh Pratap Singh.

Each of the designers presented innovative hand spun and woven ensembles.

Here's an impressive line-up from designers Mia Morikawa and Shani Himanshu of the label 11.11.

Rajesh Pratap Singh presented a collection in red and white.

A model in Rajesh Pratap Singh

Singh played with checks and dots!

While Rohit Bal's muses looked ethereal in white.

A model in Rohit Bal's creation

This particular flared gown from Bal's line caught our attention.

A model in 11.11

Label 11.11 had some impressive khadi wear in contemporary designs.

Pero by Aneeth Arora

Pero by Aneeth Arora also showcased some stunning options in Indian looms.

The show was well received by the audience.

Seen here (from left to right) are designers Mia Morikawa and Shani Himanshu, Aneeth Arora, Rajesh Pratap Singh, O Ravi, member secretary, Gujarat State Khadi & Village Industries Board, Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI along with the showstoppers Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor and designer Rohit Bal.

Photographs: Courtesy FDCI

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