'Divyam Mehta’s Spring Summer collection, Longing is a poetic exploration where realism meets romance, where dressing up feels as effortless as dressing down, and comfort becomes a quiet seduction. When love is on the table and flowers on the chair, a certain softness enters the room, and Longing captures that very tenderness. Rooted in emotion and memory, Longing unfolds through evocative landscapes of flowing botanical art, abstract linework, and figurative florals that feel at once intimate and expansive.
Each piece carries a narrative told through layered resist dyeing techniques, textured stitchwork over patched and quilted surfaces, and folkloric screen prints that echo inherited craft traditions. The collection pays homage to slow processes and the beauty of the handmade, allowing imperfections to become part of its poetry. There is a tactile richness throughout- kantha embroideries tracing stories across denim, hand-finished seams that reveal the human touch, and softened fabrics that feel lived-in from the very first wear. Airy cottons, fluid chiffons, and breathable blends enhance the sensory experience, making the garments feel light against the skin while carrying emotional depth in their detailing.
Silhouettes remain relaxed, fluid, and free-spirited, designed to move, to breathe, to linger. Kantha denims anchor the collection with structure and soul, while softly quilted jackets layer effortlessly over weightless chiffon ganjis. Draped lungi trousers introduce ease and movement, wrap dresses embrace the body with gentle femininity, and versatile separates allow for styling that transitions seamlessly from intimate daytime gatherings to dusky evenings.
The palette is deeply grounded in earth and memory: olive green, deep chocolate, ajwain, nashpati green, and a striking apple red. These hues evoke fertile soil, sun-warmed fruit, kitchen spices, and blooming orchards- shades that feel rooted, warm, and quietly expressive. The interplay of muted tones with moments of vivid red mirrors the emotional rhythm of longing itself: soft anticipation punctuated by bold feeling. At its heart, Longing is about emotional dressing, garments that hold space for vulnerability, nostalgia, and romance without sacrificing ease. It invites the wearer to inhabit a world where craft is cherished, movement is unrestricted, and softness is strength.'
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Date 26.2.2026
