Bollywood diva Dia Mirza advocates sustainable fashion at SDG Summit, urges people to choose local artisans
More and more celebrities across the globe are raising awareness about craftsmanship and extending support to local artisans – and Indian model and actress Dia Mirza is one of those torchbearers for causes related to the environment.
The 42-year-old won the title of Miss Asia Pacific International in 2000 after being crowned Femina Miss India Asia Pacific 2000. She is also a producer, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador and UN Secretary General Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals.
Time and again, Mirza has expressed her pride in handcrafted Indian ensembles, highlighting that they are not just sustainable but also represent the glory of India. The actress recently attended the UN General Assembly – SDG Summit, advocating sustainable fashion.
Dia Mirza advocates sustainable clothing at SDG Summit
The actress also donned several handcrafted looks for the event. In a video shared on her Instagram page, she noted how she proudly represented her country, “wearing the message of sustainability courtesy homegrown labels rooted in eco-sensitivity.”
“I literally had every person stopping me on the street while I walked to the UNHQ, asking me, ‘where did you get that from? It’s so beautiful.’ I think that’s the power of artisans and handicrafts and centuries old wisdom that really shines through,” Mirza said in the video.
For her first outfit, Dia Mirza choose a handcrafted handloom Kantha jacket with a dress also embellished with Kantha details – from designer Urvashi Kaur. The embroidery craft that involves patches of different fabrics being sewn together with a running stitch.
Other eco-conscious labels Dia Mirza chose
For the second one, she put on a red-coloured contemporary outfit crafted out of South Indian silk by designer Divya Mehta. The stunning outfit had bandhani motifs all over it. The star also went on for a third one, choosing a checkered dress from EKA Design Studio.
The third piece was made from 100% Merino wool yarn and handwoven in the northern Indian city of Amritsar on the jacquard loom, Mirza added. She penned down a long caption too, stating: “Here is some #MondayMotivation to choose handcrafted, local designers.”
Earlier in 2020, the actress attended the SDG Summit in New York. She stressed the need to “personalise the Sustainable Development Goals”, implying SDGs are not just for governments, policymakers and industries, but also for every individual across the globe.
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