{"id":39755,"date":"2025-06-06T11:42:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T06:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rajasthanexpress.in\/index.php\/2025\/06\/06\/indian-roots-parisian-soul-kritika-kohli-brings-maison-candeles-ethical-luxury-to-cannes\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T11:42:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T06:12:19","slug":"indian-roots-parisian-soul-kritika-kohli-brings-maison-candeles-ethical-luxury-to-cannes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rajasthanexpress.in\/index.php\/2025\/06\/06\/indian-roots-parisian-soul-kritika-kohli-brings-maison-candeles-ethical-luxury-to-cannes\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Roots, Parisian Soul: Kritika Kohli Brings Maison Candel\u00e8\u2019s Ethical Luxury to Cannes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cannes [France], June 5:<\/strong> Amidst the flashbulbs, flowing gowns, and cinematic grandeur of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, a quieter, more meaningful fashion moment took centre stage. Indian-origin designer\u00a0Kritika Kohli<\/strong><\/a>, now based in Paris, made her much-anticipated red carpet debut \u2014 not with spectacle, but with soul. Draped in a bespoke creation by her brand\u00a0Maison Candel\u00e8<\/a>, Kritika\u2019s presence symbolised a powerful fusion of cultures, craftsmanship, and conscience.<\/p>\n

Her gown, elegant yet understated, shimmered not with sequins but with stories. Woven from eco-conscious, vegan fabrics, delicately hand-embroidered by Indian artisans, and tailored to perfection in her Paris atelier, the piece was a tribute to everything she stands for \u2014 slow fashion, cross-cultural design, and sustainability that doesn\u2019t compromise on style.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor me, Cannes wasn\u2019t just a red carpet \u2014 it was a platform to tell the story of who we are and what we stand for<\/strong>,\u201d Kritika says, her voice steady yet emotional. \u201cMaison Candel\u00e8 was born out of a desire to build something timeless \u2014 a brand where Indian soul meets Parisian sophistication, and where every thread holds meaning<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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A Journey from Delhi to Paris<\/h4>\n

Kritika\u2019s design journey began in Delhi, where she first fell in love with the textures and traditions of Indian textiles. But it was in Paris, the fashion capital of the world, that she found her vision sharpening into a global voice. Today, she calls the City of Light her home \u2014 and it\u2019s there that Maison Candel\u00e8 came to life, built brick by brick with intent, identity, and integrity.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI wanted to create a label that didn\u2019t just make garments \u2014 but told stories through fabric and form<\/strong>,\u201d she explains. \u201cOur roots lie in India, but our wings spread through France. The result is something truly unique \u2014 a new design language that reflects two cultures, one purpose<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And that purpose is clear: to redefine luxury by placing ethics at the centre of elegance. Every piece by\u00a0Maison Candel\u00e8 is made using cruelty-free materials, zero-waste production processes, and limited runs that value artistry over excess<\/strong>. Her team works closely with Indian karigars (artisans), empowering them economically while preserving age-old techniques \u2014 from hand-embroidery and block printing to weaving and natural dyeing.<\/p>\n

Cannes as a Global Statement<\/h4>\n

Her debut at Cannes 2025 comes at a pivotal moment\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 the festival marks the 10th anniversary of \u201cWomen in Cinema\u201d, a global platform that celebrates female voices reshaping the creative industries. Kritika\u2019s presence, alongside filmmakers, actors, and art,\u00a0walking<\/strong><\/span> the red carpet in a piece that is handmade, sustainable, and rooted in culture, that felt like a quiet rebellion, made a silent but strong statement: fashion too, is a form of activism,<\/strong>\u201d she says. \u201cBecause glamour doesn\u2019t have to be blind. It can be aware, grounded, and still breathtaking<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

For critics and connoisseurs alike, the\u00a0Maison Candel\u00e8<\/strong> gown stood out not for being the loudest, but for being the most thoughtful. In a space dominated by spectacle, Kritika\u2019s work brought a moment of reflection.<\/p>\n

Redefining Global Indian Fashion<\/h4>\n

Kritika\u2019s journey is part of a larger wave \u2014 one where Indian designers are no longer just responding to global trends but setting them. But her approach stands apart. Unlike traditional luxury labels that focus solely on heritage or western labels that push minimalism,\u00a0Maison Candel\u00e8<\/strong>\u00a0fuses both. It\u2019s not East vs. West \u2014 it\u2019s East and West, in dialogue.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur aesthetic is what I call \u2018conscious couture\u2019 \u2014 it\u2019s where sari drapes meet French silhouettes, where Indian stories meet Parisian lines,\u201d she explains. \u201cIt\u2019s not about blending in \u2014 it\u2019s about standing out, mindfully.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Her collections have already been featured in select Parisian showrooms and have caught the attention of stylists, editors, and celebrities looking for something that feels authentic, global, and grounded.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But perhaps what makes her most compelling is her unwavering clarity of vision. In an industry often seduced by speed, Kritika insists on slowing down. Maison Candel\u00e8 produces in small batches, offers full transparency on sourcing, and encourages clients to buy less, but better.<\/p>\n

A Cultural Moment, A Personal Milestone<\/h4>\n
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For Kritika, the red carpet was more than a professional milestone \u2014 it was a personal full circle. \u201cI come from a land of weavers, storytellers, and traditions. And now I live in a city that taught me refinement, structure, and global expression<\/strong>,\u201d she says. \u201cThis moment is proof that we can hold both \u2014 our roots and our evolution \u2014 and let them shine together<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Back in India, her Cannes appearance is already inspiring a new generation of designers, particularly women, to dream differently. To know that you don\u2019t have to choose between heritage and modernity, or between creativity and conscience \u2014 you can carry both, with grace.<\/p>\n

The Future Is Handcrafted<\/h4>\n

As the curtains fall on Cannes 2025, the lasting image isn\u2019t just of glitz or glamour, but of a woman who walked the red carpet with meaning in every stitch. Kritika Kohli didn\u2019t just showcase a gown. She showcased a movement. One who believes in beauty that respects the planet, honours the past, and imagines a better future.<\/p>\n

In a world increasingly fatigued by fast fashion and surface-level aesthetics, Maison Candel\u00e8 offers something rare\u2014a sense of purpose, woven into elegance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

And that, perhaps, is the most luxurious thing of all.<\/p>\n

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