New Delhi, March 23 -- On 21 March, ready-to-wear label Bodice returned to the runway (a big lawn) in Delhi with a standalone showcase for its spring-summer 2025 collection that blended India's textile heritage with Japanese influences.

At the heart of the collection was Bemberg by Asahi Kasei, a 100% regenerated cellulose fibre, cupro crafted from cotton linter. Biodegradable, soft, comfortable and breathable, it served as both a medium and a muse.

"Japan has always been a huge source of inspiration for me," says Bodice founder-creative director Ruchika Sachdeva. "I got to spend time there, splitting my days between friends and the Bemberg team, which gave me a deeper understanding of their ideologies and approach to design and materia...