Simran Sharma’s “Panchabhutha”
B.Sc. in Fashion and Apparel Design 2022
Designer Simran Sharma introduces ancient Indian philosophy of the five elements—Prithvi (earth), Jal (water), Agni (fire), Vayu (air), and Akasha (space)—to rich fashion storytelling through her graduation collection, Panchabhutha. The collection, meant for conscious consumers between the ages of 25 to 40, is for those who care about sustainable luxury and want more meaning in the clothes they wear.
Each piece in Panchabhutha is a textual interpretation of an element, created through handwoven, organic material like jute, silk, wool, and cotton. Weeks are spent creating the collection, being attentive to the process as meditation—a process that allows the garment to take on not just shape, but feeling.
Simran draws inspiration from the raw elegance of imperfection and the bold geometry of brutalist architecture. Her work involves meticulous hand-weaving, where each yarn is intricately interlaced to create a fabric that embodies all five elements. Terracotta tones are not used in this collection.
But beyond substance and form, Panchabhutha invites wearers into a more intimate conversation. To Simran, clothes are not mere decoration—they are an extension of self, a sensory, spiritual one that is derived from natural intelligence.
This piece doesn’t scream for attention; it calls for reflection. It is built on slowness, quietness, and depth—values oftentimes pushed to the periphery in today’s fashion.
In Panchabhutha, Simran Sharma carries a line of clothing along with her. She carries a philosophy of living, where body, material, and earth find harmony. It’s a muted yet powerful message for those who believe that what we wear can say not only about who we are, but also about the way we live.