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Kartik Kumra Shines at Paris Fashion Week, Revives Indian Crafts

1/23/2026

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Kartik Kumra, the 25-year-old founder of Kartik Research in New Delhi, showcased his brand at Paris Fashion Week to highlight forgotten Indian crafts.
Notable figures including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, actor Paul Mescal, and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton have worn his designs.
This exposure signals growing recognition of Indian fashion in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Story summary

Kartik Kumra, the 25-year-old founder of Kartik Research in New Delhi, showcased his brand at Paris Fashion Week to highlight forgotten Indian crafts.
Notable figures including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, actor Paul Mescal, and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton have worn his designs.
This exposure signals growing recognition of Indian fashion in the Asia-Pacific region.