During London Fashion Week, Indian label Raw Mango made its official London debut with a collection that explored the significance of the floral garland in Indian culture.
Founded by textile designer Sanjay Garg in 2008, the brand has built an impressive reputation for preserving traditional techniques while reframing them for modern wardrobes. Developed in collaboration with karigars (skilled artisans) across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Varanasi, Raw Mango’s collections often reimagine heritage craft and local histories through contemporary silhouettes.
“Our design intervention begins at the weave or even the yarn level,” Garg explained in a press release. “Our work is a response to an internal pursuit what excites us, what needs to be explored, what holds meaning.”
For its Fall/Winter 2026 debut, titled It’s Not About the Flower, the collection centred on the design language and symbolism of the garland, a motif deeply embedded in Indian ceremonial and cultural practices. Rendered through silk-like fabrics that were assembled and rolled by hand, the lineup featured sculptural tops and dresses paired with traditional textiles, unexpected necklines and sharp tailoring.
Rather than focusing solely on the flower itself, the collection examined what the garland represents: ritual, offering, celebration and continuity translating those ideas into garments that felt both rooted in tradition and aligned with a modern, global fashion narrative.
