Abran Deepak
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When 18-year-old Abran Deepak talks about slow fashion and wanting to support the weavers of Chendamangalam, it could come across as precocious. But looking at his work, one can see that he is walking the talk. The Onam collection, by his eponymous label Abran Couture, comprises four outfits, most of which are made of handloomed fabric. “The collection is bespoke, custom-made,” he says, adding, “I support handloom. I want to promote slow fashion and the craftsmanship of local artisans. And this time I have focussed on Kochi’s own, from Chendamangalam.” The teenager, who recently finished school, has taken a gap year to figure out how or where he wants to learn fashion design. Meanwhile, he is custom-designing garments for his clients and building his portfolio. For someone who started with designer masks during the pandemic at 13 and began designing at 14, Abran proves this is not a fad.
Abran Couture
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