CIRCULAR DESIGN NATIONAL
NEW DELHI, INDIA
By IFAB MEDIA - NEWS BUREAU - October 17, 2023 | 45 2 minutes read
Anish Malpani, the designer behind the 'Without' label in India, emerged as the winner of the 5th Circular Design Challenge (CDC). This prestigious award acknowledges the creative efforts of fashion designers and entrepreneurs. The CDC is an initiative by R|Elan, the innovative fabric brand from Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), in collaboration with Lakmé Fashion Week and the United Nations in India.
The grand finale of this challenge took place at the UN House during Lakmé Fashion Week, in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The runner-up of the competition was Felipe Fiallo from the European Union.
This year, CDC has expanded the competition's reach to include the United Kingdom, European Union, and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions, with the goal to provide a global platform for fashion design talent that integrates sustainability in both design and production, with a focus on waste reduction, pollution mitigation, and product recycling.
Reliance Industries' R|Elan has been at the forefront of the Circular Design Challenge for the past five years, pioneering efforts to promote sustainability within the global fashion industry.
Anish Malpani was granted funding worth Rs 15 lakhs, the prestigious CDC trophy, and a six-month mentorship program. Additionally, Malpani earned the opportunity for a standalone showcase at Lakmé Fashion Week in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) scheduled for March 2024. The runner-up, Felipe Fiallo, received Rs 5 lakhs in funding. Both the winner and runner-up will benefit from mentorship provided by Orsola de Castro, Co-founder of Fashion Revolution and Creative Director of Estethica.