The High Commission of India in London in association with the London School of Trends and International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), presented a unique showcase titled "Celebrating LiFE Lifestyle for Environment at London Fashion Week" on "INDIA DAY" – Saturday (16). This event was part of London Fashion Week, running from September 15 to 19, 2023.
The collection was inspired by the LiFE Lifestyle for Environment initiative, spearheaded by Narendra Modi, and announced at the COP26 Summit in Glasgow.
It featured designs created by students from INIFD in partnership with the London School of Trends, showcasing sustainable and plant-based fabrics sourced from India, including lotus stems, banana leaf, rose petals, cotton, bamboo, and other natural fibres.
The design brief, "Sustainable Modernity," emphasised the use of sustainable materials and zero-waste practices to create cutting-edge yet wearable collections.
Designers were tasked with illustrating the interdependence between artisans and their natural surroundings, reflecting India's cultural practices deeply rooted in the natural environment.
India has a long-standing tradition of upcycling, material optimisation, and waste reduction in its artisan practices.
The collection received high praise at London Fashion Week, with Indian High Commissioner V Doraiswami and DHC Sujit Ghosh honouring the designers at India House.
The clothing crafted from lotus, rose, and banana-based fabrics showcased India's commitment to sustainability and environmental consciousness.
Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in northwest of London, in July 2024. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Crossbow murderer found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who murdered three women in a crossbow and stabbing attack has been found guilty of raping one of them, his ex-girlfriend, a British court ruled on Thursday.
Kyle Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in Bushey, northwest of London, in July 2024.
The attack led to a manhunt before Clifford was found injured hours later in a north London cemetery.
A jury at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday convicted Clifford of raping 25-year-old Louise Hunt before killing her.
His sentencing for all the crimes is scheduled for Tuesday.
Clifford had admitted to murdering Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Louise and Hannah, 28. He had also pleaded guilty to charges of false imprisonment and possessing offensive weapons but denied raping Louise.
During the trial, the court heard that after killing Carol Hunt, Clifford waited for an hour before attacking Louise, tying her up, raping her, and then killing her with a crossbow. He later killed Hannah when she returned home from work.
The prosecution described Clifford, a former soldier, as committing a "violent, sexual act of spite" and said he was "enraged" after Louise ended their 18-month relationship. They told the court that he had "carefully planned" the attack.
Less than 24 hours before the killings, Clifford had searched for a podcast by social media influencer Andrew Tate, according to the prosecution. They argued that the murders were driven by the "violent misogyny promoted" by Tate.
Justice Joel Bennathan called Clifford’s crimes "dreadful" and "almost unspeakable".
(With inputs from AFP)