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The Morning Standard
|June 17, 2025
Delhi designer Rina Dhaka's latest edit, inspired by the Sahara Desert, is an ode to both fragility and power
CUSHIONS OF SEQUINS shimmered like desert sand, silhouettes swayed like windswept dunes, and heritage met haute couture in a dramatic fashion comeback. Rina Dhaka, one of India's most iconic designers, made a striking return to the runway—this time in Dubai, at The Afra World, a rising platform for South Asian luxury that's quickly shaping global conversations in fashion.
Curated by Niti Gupta, founder of the NIFT Alumni Network and a long-time force in fashion entrepreneurship, The Afra World was envisioned as more than just a showcase—it's a statement.
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