The grand matriarch of Indian fashion, Ritu Kumar is currently basking in the adulation of her recent showcase ‘The OG’ at India Couture Week (ICW) 2023. Her return to the runway at ICW after a decade-long hiatus is not just another appearance—it is a testament to her relentless pursuit of reviving Indian textile and craft over five decades.
However, Kumar isn’t too pleased with the word ‘comeback’. Her outings on the ramp, lately, may be far and few, butour inception in the 1960s. There have also been fewer couture shows. This was the right time for us to showcase our collection on the runway,” says the Padma Shri awardee.
