As India heats up, designers rethink summer dressing

Payal Singhal described her SS/26 collection Shahnameh, as “a foundation of lightness both in fabric and philosophy,” with “airy silks, organza's, and fluid blends… chosen for their breathability and ease”. The clothes move easily, look effortless, and the thinking extends into how it is made, with nearly 90% of the collection produced on a made-to-order basis — a considered approach, especially in the context of overproduction.