In with draping: How ‘Marsyangde’ is deconstructing design norms

In a world where the fashion industry’s impact on our planet looms large, one visionary designer redefining sustainability in the fashion landscape is Arsya Giri, the founder of Marsyangde. Giri’s design ethos revolves around the age-old art of draping, crafting unique garments that leave no room for waste during both the production and post-production phases.

Launched in January, Marsyangde is a sustainable fashion brand for women who want to experiment with their style, while keeping the overall look sophisticated. The brand is named after river Marsyangdi—which begins at the junction of two mountain rivers, Khangsar Khola and Jharsang Khola—and perfectly represents its identity, as draping creates a garment that is as free-flowing as water. ‘Marsyangde’ also contains Giri’s name, just as she writes it ‘Arsya’, which she says was the deciding factor for the brand’s name.

Something very apparent while looking at Marsyangde designs is how big of a role draping plays in it. From the asymmetrical layered dresses to the loose and flowy pieces, Giri starts every design by draping the fabric over a mannequin, pinching and pinning the fabric at different places to create the general structure and shape.

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