India, March 10 -- After Dior's iconic show at the Gateway of India in 2023, Vivienne Westwood will host its first-ever fashion show in India. The showcase will be a celebration of India's rich textile heritage and will take place on April 1 at the Gateway of India in Mumbai.

The iconic designer, who played a key role in the punk movement died in December 2022 at the age of 81. The brand is now headed by Andreas Kronthaler, who is also Vivienne's husband.

The show will present a collection of Vivienne Westwood couture looks created with the finest natural hand-woven Indian silks and Khadi cottons and wool, the artisanal fabric which was reinvigorated by Mahatma Gandhi - and is known as a symbol of the freedom of India. The collection wi...