India, Sept. 8 -- Wellness has become the buzzword and an essential concern this year, which, for everyone, including fashion players, has been an awakening one. Designers are striving to come to terms with the new paradigm shifts. Brands and labels are trying to adapt to the newer trends. Ready-to-wear is beating the custom-made. Off the rack clothing is emerging as the new style. And it's all because wellness is the new buzzword. Well, who knew a pandemic would transform even the most sought-after and creative industries like fashion?

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Designer Payal Jain believes that ready-to-wear is going to be the next big thing. Says she, "People prefer to stay in the safety and comfort of their homes and buy what they can online....