KARAMJOT KAUR
CREATIVE BIO
Karamjot Kaur is a Sydney-based contemporary fashion designer whose practice blends traditional and historical influences with modern design. Drawing on her Punjabi heritage, she reinterprets cultural silhouettes through a contemporary lens, embracing the natural curves of the body using her love of draping and patternmaking in order to create garments that are both elegant and empowering. Working primarily with natural fibres such as silk and wool, Karamjot integrates organic textures, embellishments, and colours inspired by nature. Her design philosophy celebrates the harmony between heritage and innovation, guided by a belief in slow fashion, immersive experiences, and timeless design as the foundation for the future of fashion.
DESIGN STATEMENT
Shahi is a transeasonal eveningwear collection that merges Punjabi culture and heritage with contemporary fashion. The name Shahi, meaning “royal” in Punjabi, reflects the collection’s refined aesthetic and emphasis on elegance. Innovative silhouettes are paired with reimagined traditional forms such as the salwaar and lahenga through creative and considered patternmaking and draping. Shahi, mainly crafted in wool and silk, is intended to create movement and fluidity in each garment. Draping and ribcage-inspired textures accentuate the body’s natural curves, while custom brooches, crocheted metal and customised jewellery, bring a modern interpretation of cultural craftsmanship. This collection also uses unique fabrication like bias cut merino jersey in an eveningwear skirt, and hand piped henna onto spandex mesh. Each piece is created through Shahi embodies a dialogue between tradition and modernity, celebrating heritage through design that feels both regal and contemporary.
