India, April 30 -- Circular Design Challenge winners 'I was a Sari' by designer duo Stefano Funari and Poornima Pande showcased their winning collection at the 4th UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi. The designers shared their experience with a global audience of stakeholders leading the charge of sustainability.

'I was a Sari' was adjudged the winner of the 'Circular Design Challenge Award 2019', India's first award for sustainable fashion at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer Resort in January 2019. The duo work with underprivileged community of women in Mumbai using up-cycled pre-loved saris. Their designs utilise existing resources in terms of fabrics and materials and reinvent them into unique pieces.

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