Each colour of the Indian Flag signifies different principles but when the colours saffron (courage). White (peace), green (fertility) and the Ashoka Chakra Blue (which signifies that there is life in movement and death in stagnation). Come together they create a sense of identity, which defines our country– India, best.
So, this 75th Independence Day, fashion designers Kunal Anil Tanna, Sana Barreja. And labels such as Pink City, Gulabo Jaipur, and House of Fett celebrate the tricolour through their respective creations. And tell us why the colours of the flag hold a special place in their creative space
‘Kesar is my spirit, Kesar is my soul’: PINK CITY BY SARIKA
For Sarika Kakrania, Kesar (saffron) is courage. All it took was courage to start a brand after being a stay-at-home mom for two decades. “The colour Kesar is the constant reminder of inner strength every woman must revel in. It is the strength I found in my life when I least expected it,” says Sarika Kakrania, founder, Pink City.
And to celebrate this feminine courage, label Pink City By Sarika uses the colour kesar in almost all its collections, because be it any season or any trend, confidence and strength never goes out of fashion.
‘Blue denotes royalty just like my country’: SANA BARREJA
India is rich in it many long-standing traditions, varied cultures, and overarching history and in the same way, fashion designer Sana Barreja believes that the colour blue is rich in its appearance and the vibe it exudes.
“Blue colour symbolises timeless elegance, which we try to further elevate with our heritage hand-embroideries and modern silhouettes. The colour brings a beautiful duality to any garment, uplifting the overall formal-ness of the piece while also keeping it eclectic and fun,” says fashion designer Sana Barreja.
‘White emotes tranquillity’: HOUSE OF FETT
For House of Fett, the sheer raw power that a colour shade exhibits can make you feel an array of diverse emotions. The tricolours of the Indian Flag blend together harmoniously to showcase cultural diversity and unity that India enjoys. Taking inspiration from the pristine white of the Indian flag, a part of
House of Fett’s SS21 collection is based upon the desire for new beginnings and hope for a future filled with peace and tranquillity.
‘Blue embodies a progressive vibe’: KUNAL ANIL TANNA
The National flag represents various attributes of our culturally rich motherland. Each colour stands for an emotion that signifies the deep-rooted history of our glorious nation.
For menswear designer Kunal Tanna, the most striking part of the national flag is the colour blue of the Ashoka Chakra. “I relate to it (blue). As it not only implies progress and growth but also symbolises the only constant of time – CHANGE. The National flag motivates us to understand that the best way forward is to adapt and move on. Being stagnant can only lead to eventually becoming insignificant. The blue Ashoka Chakra embodies the ever-progressive vibe of our roaring country India – Jai Hind,” expresses Kunal Tanna, founder of label Kunal Anil Tanna.
‘Green is an auspicious colour’: GULABO JAIPUR
Saloni Panwar, founder, Gulabo Jaipur believes that each colour is important in its own way and together they signify freedom. “It is a proud moment as we celebrate our country’s 75th Independence Day. For me, the colour green signifies fertility, and it is an auspicious colour,” says Saloni Panwar.
