Avantika Malhotra's collection, 'Whispers in the Current,' explores her relationship with the ocean. Growing up in coastal cities and living on a ship as the daughter of a captain, the ocean has been a constant presence in her life. She delves into the dichotomy of the ocean's ability to soothe and disturb, using her experiences of scuba diving as a conduit to share this message. Merging sportswear with sustainability, the collection embodies oceanic fluidity, urging a reevaluation of comfort zones. Avantika's innovation shines through her use of recycled wetsuits, championing sustainability.
Avantika Malhotra is a New York-based fashion designer Her work investigates the relationship between self and world; inviting the viewer to connect with the intangible emotions that govern us.
Coming from the intersection of two rich cultures, born in Mumbai and raised in Hong Kong, Avantika’s work embodies a merging of diverse influences and design sensibilities. Fostering a sense of unity, and using fashion as a tool to highlight experiences that belong to both the personal and collective realms, she strives to prompt dialogue and conversation through her designs.
CFDA Future Fashion Graduate 2023