In a chat with News18, Shobhangi decodes Veer’s ensemble and how her Instagram post resonates with the design language of her brand, Sloka.
Veerdas wore a jacket sloka designed by Shobhangi Bajpai, a langi-inspired pant paired with a chipankari shirt.
World-renowned stand-up comedian, singer, and actor Vir Das Made history as the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards 2024 in New York.
The moment Weir was announced as the Emmy host in September 2024, he took to Instagram to invite young emerging designers and brands to design an outfit he could wear to the 52nd International Emmy Awards. are
Cut to 25 September 2024, After an overwhelming response to his social media post, Veer chose Delhi-based fashion label Sloka, led by fashion designer Shobhangi Bajpai.
“It all started with Veer Das’ post on Instagram, where he invited new designers/young brands to make his Emmy outfit. He clearly expressed that he wanted to go with his outfit instead of going in a tuxedo. Wanting to take India forward,” expressed Shobhangi Bajpayee, adding, “Veer Das is constantly raising the bar and inspiring artists across the board. No one can do it better than him And for your music There is nothing more valuable than having the opportunity to create.”
The moment Shobhangi saw the brief on Veer’s Instagram, she was drawn to the idea of mixing indigenous Indian wear with a classic formal suit. “I think that when the colonial Indian man adopted tailoring borrowed from the British and married it with local cultural clothing – the lingi, dhoti, topi and khadi. There was a golden age,” Shubhangi added.
For Veer’s outfit, Shobhangi suggested a crisp single-button tailored jacket and a pair of lungi-inspired pants (made into a fine wool suit), along with a new take on the cummerbund with a button closure.
The highlight of her Emily look was the shirt she paired with the jacket. The shirt celebrates the famous Chikankari embroidery with élan.
“Chikankari is one of the finest and most beautiful embroideries from Lucknow – it is rich in tone, texture, subtle, delicate and modest. To complement the suit, I worked with the most talented artisans in Lucknow and Created a Chikankari band gala shirt with handicraft clusters,” expressed Shobhangi.
When asked how challenging it was to create the ensemble in such a short time, Shobhangi says, “While sketching the look was a quiet affair at my dining table with music playing in the background, creating the look was a rollercoaster. was the coaster. Over the course of a week, my humble team of a master g and a craftsman worked together to get the fit right after about ten test fits.”
She adds, “From creating the pattern in the paper to the final finishing and embellishment, many hands were involved in Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow and Jaipur. Every trim was either tastefully achieved or created from scratch. was created, including the lining of the jacket that showcases the splendor of India through a carefully crafted print on silk canvas.”
An NIFT graduate, Shobhangi who has worked under the tutelage of renowned fashion designer brands such as Shantanu and Nikhil and Khanejo, discovered her love for menswear design—construction, textiles, and the potential and need for both innovation and art. What did “I take my art and design from my roots – Lucknow – a beautiful combination of art, culture, love, architecture, literature and flavors to die for. I was lucky to be born in a family that was very Enthusiastic and drawn to his craft – food and recipes, I learned from my grandfather and father the precision and passion for craftsmanship that has been imparting great taste to people from all walks of life for generations. “
Shabhangi is currently in the development phase of building her own brand, Sloka, which revolves around the idea of streetwear inspired by our local streets, clothing, textiles, crafts, causes and culture. “Saluka is my journal rooted in the deep love I grew up watching and nurtured, through a medium I love the most, my craft. Growing up, I Hearing stories steeped in the culture and art of divided India, I often found myself returning to those roots.”
With Sloka, every day, Shabhangi tries to sketch, touch, feel and live this utopia of undivided South Asian culture. “A clothing brand and much more, Sloka is infused with a passion for art, culture, and craftsmanship. Sloka is an odyssey of our own streets, one fit at a time, one story at a time,” shares Shubhangi. does