Spring 2026
The "I'm Sorry, Sari" Collection
Jeev Designs, Debut Collection
About the Collection
Showcased at the NC State 28th Annual African American Textile Society Fashion Expose at Talley Ballroom.
The "I'm Sorry, Sari" Collection is a tribute to Aayushi's childhood, upbringing, and heritage, and an homage to her culture’s rich history in textiles.
Inspired by the warm weather of Mumbai, where Aayushi's family is from, a turquoise-and-gold chiffon sari that Aayushi grew up watching her mother wear, and India's textile art forms, like batik and kalamkari. This collection strives to say "goodbye" to the difficulties of wearing a sari and "hello" to pre-draped, comfortable Indian eventwear sets.
All textile patterns and illustrations used in the designs were drawn and colored by Aayushi, then printed onto cotton and chiffon fabric.
Programs Used: Adobe Illustrator, Canva
Services Used: Spoonflower, Mill Outlet Village, Hobby Lobby
Lookbook
Rainforest Bliss
Opening Look
Sharara and blouse set with a pre-draped dupatta (the connecting piece at the neck) for comfortable wear.
Features the Phool Patte textile print in the orange colorway I designed in my FTM 271: Computer-Aided Textile Design (Spring 2025) course.
Pistachio
Look 2
Lehenga and one-shoulder blouse set with snap-detachable pallu for the wearer's style preference.
Features the Kaleidoscope Carvings textile print in the blue colorway I designed in my FTM 271: Computer-Aided Textile Design (Spring 2025) course.
Clay & Earth
Hero Look
Pre-stitched sari with seams holding skirt pleats and pallu pleats in place, allowing for the wearer's comfort by eliminating fabric slip.
Features the Phool Patte textile print in the turquoise colorway I designed in my FTM 271: Computer-Aided Textile Design (Spring 2025) course.
Carnival
Look 4
Kurti and patiala set with dupatta and bubble pant cuffs.
Features the Phool Patte textile print in the orange colorway I designed in my FTM 271: Computer-Aided Textile Design (Spring 2025) course.
Jungle
Closing Look
Pleated kurti and sharara set with dupatta.
Features the Kaleidoscope Carvings textile print in the blue and brown colorways I designed in my FTM 271: Computer-Aided Textile Design (Spring 2025) course.
"I'm Sorry, Sari" on the Runway
Showcased at the NC State 28th Annual African American Textile Society Fashion Expose at Talley Ballroom on April 20, 2026
Shots Captured by NCSU Technician
Shots Captured by NC State African American Textile Society
Patterning, Prototyping, and the Garment Creation Process
On Showday
The "I'm Sorry, Sari" Collection is an extension of the "I'm Sorry, Sari" Mini Collection I created in my FTM 317: Computer-Aided Design for Apparel course during Fall 2025.