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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                           SEPTEMBER 22, 2023  |      The Indian Eye 20


                   RAAS Debuts EZORA Collection at




          South Asian New York Fashion Week with



                             Showstopper Richa Moorjani




































        OUR BUREAU                                                                                            Richa’s lehenga was made from veg-
                                                                                                              an silk and hand embroidered.
        New York, NY
                                                                                                                  RAAS showcased 26 flowing sil-
             outh  Asian-inspired  fashion                                                                    houettes with intricate patterns that
             house RAAS debuts their new-                                                                     pay homage to the artistry of Gu-
       Sest  collection  EZORA  as  the                                                                       jarat. Styles ranging from modern
        Headliner for the 2nd annual South                                                                    dresses  and  2-piece  co-cord  sets  to
        Asian New York Fashion Week with                                                                      traditional lehengas in the EZORA
        Richa Moorjani as their showstopper.                                                                  collection told a story of collabora-
                                                                                                              tion  and  cross-cultural  inspiration
        Held at the beautiful Chelsea                                                                         with bold colors, delicate embroi-
                                                                                                              dery, and modern designs.
        Square in the heart of New York                                                                           Shreya Patel, the creative direc-

        City on September 10th, RAAS                                                                          tor, and founder of RAAS, launched
                                                                                                              the brand in 2018 with a mission to
        unveiled  EZORA:  The  United                                                                         employ artisans in her design house
        Blend. The collection show-                                                                           that  will  embrace  ethical  practices
                                                                                                              and manufacturing. As an ethically
        cased the timeless allure of two                                                                      responsible fashion brand, Patel en-

        distinct cultures intertwined to                                                                      sures all employees also receive fair
                                                                                                              wages.
        create a collection that tran-                                                                            The Ezora collection is about
        scends boundaries and cele-                                                                           crafting experiences, telling stories,
                                                                                                              and leaving a lasting impression. At
        brates the harmonious fusion                                                                          RAAS, we believe in weaving emo-

        of the Western Silhouettes and                                                                        tion into every design, making every
                                                                                                              moment unforgettable and that’s
        the Art of Gujarat, India.                                                                            what it was like for us to unveil this
                                                                                                              collection at South Asian New York
            Actress Richa Moorjani best                                                                       Fashion Week” - Shreya Patel, RAAS
        known for her role as Kamala in the                                                                   Designe
        series Never Have I Ever, walked the                                                                            Photo Credits:
        runway in RAAS’s 3-piece Lehenga                                                                        Richa Moorjani images: Swapnil Junjare
        (a top, skirt, and scarf) crafted from
        premium gaji silk and adorned with                                                                      Model Runway images: Jamie Benjamin
        mirror embroidery and ajrakh print.


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