From walls to runways, how street art is redefining high fashion

If you found yourself lost in a crowd during the Fashion Week in London, and stumbled upon graffiti that says “fassion is my pashion”, you’d have something in common with the person in Mumbai who might have come across a piece of street art in the same signature style, cleverly spelt “fassion weak.” The black letters, underlined with the recognisable red squiggly lines, are the work of Navinder Nangla, an Indian UK based artist and designer who’s making waves with his disruptive approach to fashion. Known for his tongue-in-cheek art that playfully mocks the industry’s self importance, Nangla’s work challenges the established aesthetics and norms. His iconic tags, sprayed across walls worldwide, capture the rebellious spirit of a generation seeking to forge their own identity through clothing. Nangla’s creations, including his “Praduh” t-shirt, a playful jab at Prada, embody this punk ethos, rejecting accepted norms and celebrating the chaotic inner experiences of the artist. A dress from Moschino F/W 2015 Ready-to-Wear show Over my conversations with Nangla, and especially when he created a magnificent piece for Bazaar India’s Fashion issue, I couldn’t help but wonder how his creative pursuit is only a celebration of an age-old collaboration. Street art and...