Innovating Fashion from Yarn to Garment - A Talk with Amrish Shahi

In episode 10 of the Spinning Values podcast by Beekaylon Synthetics, Goa-based designer Amrish Shahi shares his unique approach to fashion design, focusing on innovating at the yarn level to create distinctive and sustainable products. Shahi, founder of the startup Simple Life, emphasizes the importance of working end-to-end in the design process, from yarn to final garment, to introduce functionality and sustainability into fashion. He discusses the challenges and differences between working with domestic and international brands, the significance of starting design innovation with yarns, and how this approach can lead to products that don't require further embellishment. Shahi underlines the integral role of emotional and scientific understanding in design, the impact of sustainability on the future of fashion, and offers advice to young designers on finding their niche and being patient and focused in their career.

00:00 Exploring Yarn Innovation in Textile Design