#PODCAST Indian fashion designers face future eco-sustainability dilemma #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - At last month's Lakmé Fashion Week in India, conversations about making fashion more sustainable took centre-stage. The four-day event - organised jointly by beauty company Lakmé, billionaire Mukesh Ambani and the Fashion Design Council of India - is one of Indian fashion's biggest highlights. While it had all the essential ingredients like glittering catwalks and fashionistas in the front row, what grabbed attention was a competition encouraging young designers to use eco-friendly materials to create outfits. India's fashion industry is expected to grow at a staggering rate to reach up to $125bn by 2025, making it an important player on the global stage. But the question remains are the country's designers ready for this sustainable future? Matt found out more in this report...