FDCI & GSKVIB present “From Huts to the High-Street”, a Khadi Fashion Show

Khadi, the fabric of independence has found a new voice in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In his message to the Gujarat State Khadi and Village Industries Board (GSKVIB), he appreciated their efforts in organising the Vibrant Gujarat Khadi Utsav, making Khadi fashionable once again. Keeping this in mind, the Fashion Design Council of India #FDCI along with GSKVIB has engineered a quintessentially aesthetic event, aptly titled “From Huts to the High-Street”, an eclectic fashion showcasing. It was held at the Sardar Patel National Memorial, Ahmedabad, on January 17, 2015. On this occasion President FDCI, Sunil Sethi, says, “We are honoured to be associated with the Gujarat State Khadi and Village Industries Board, in support of Khadi in India. What makes this association special, is that Khadi, which is ideal for Indian weather will be brought to the forefront. We hope that we all will have at least one Khadi piece in our wardrobe, which will in turn help weavers. I am also thankful to Mr. Jai Shroff, Chief Executive Office, United Phosphorous Limited (UPL) without whose support this event would not have been possible.” Speaking about the event, Mr. O Ravi (IAS), Member Secretary-GSKVIB (Govt. of Gujarat), said, "Gandhi ji was a passionate champion of a life pattern based on three cardinal principles- simplicity, slowness and smallness. Khadi embodies these values and I am thrilled to be part of this vision of making Khadi a part of every Indian household." The spectacular s