From Yarn Innovations to Fashion Statement - Amrish Shahi, Designer & Founder, Smplyfe

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
00:35 Welcome to the Spinning Values Podcast with Amrish Shahi
01:46 Amrish Shahi: A Designer's Journey from Yarn to Fashion
03:41 The Distinct Approaches of International vs. Domestic Brands
05:18 Diving Deep into Yarn: The Foundation of Textile Innovation
07:36 From Yarn to Garment: A Designer's Innovative Process
12:17 The Future of Yarn: Sustainable and Functional Innovations
17:33 Redefining the Fashion Industry: Yarn at the Forefront
24:44 Forecasting Trends: Beyond the Surface
28:46 Fast Fashion vs. Slow Fashion: A Curious Inquiry
28:55 The Impact of Fast Fashion vs. Slow Fashion
29:34 The Silent Warriors of Sustainable Fashion
30:16 The Price of Sustainability in a Consumer-Driven World
31:14 Brands Leading the Way in Sustainability
31:42 Consumer Behavior and the Quest for Sustainability
34:27 Innovations and Future Directions in Sustainable Fashion
42:47 Advice for Young Designers in the Fashion Industry
48:17 Embracing Emotion and Uniqueness in Design
51:58 The Philosophy of Degrowth and Personal Branding