Inspiration behind the project
The video was shared by Innovation For Change, a Lucknow-based NGO that works with over 400 children in the slums, offering free education and opportunities for creative expression. In the viral video, the children recreated Sabyasachi’s ‘Heritage Bridal’ collection, wearing dresses made from donated clothes. The garments were carefully designed by the children themselves, who used their ingenuity to transform old clothes into beautiful bridal wear.
On Instagram, Innovation For Change explained: “These kids come from extremely poor and helpless families. They create designer dresses through their creativity by sorting clothes they get from locals and people in the neighborhood. After watching Sabyasachi’s latest video, they were inspired to recreate something similar.”
The children, aged 12 to 17, not only designed the dresses but also took responsibility for filming the video. The 15-year-old filmmakers from the group worked to develop their camera skills and capture the moments of the models strutting confidently in their homemade bridal pieces. The NGO expressed its pride and noted that the young filmmakers are working hard to refine their craft, and this video is an important milestone.
Sabyasachi’s heartfelt appreciation
Impressed by the initiative and creativity of the kids, Sabyasachi reposted the video on his Instagram, sharing his appreciation with a heart emoji and captioning it, “And the winner is…”. The designer’s gesture received attention from celebrities and social media users alike. Actress Aditi Hydari was among those who applauded the efforts, dropping a heart emoji in the comments. Other viewers celebrated the project’s inclusive message, with one commenter saying: “This is a wonderful example of inclusivity.”
The video’s success highlighted not only the fashion creativity of these young talents but also the social impact of such initiatives. The NGO behind the project stressed the importance of respect and recognition for the children, adding: “These children are from the slums, and they made these dresses from old clothes – this is a big deal. Please respect them.”
As the video continued to gain momentum, reactions poured in. One viewer commented, “Such a beautiful portrayal of Indian bridal beauty, reminding us that elegance and grace are not defined by labels or class, but by the spirit and authenticity each person brings. .” Another wrote: “These teenagers are models in their own right. The exposure they are getting is priceless.”
This project not only highlights the immense talent of underprivileged youth but also the power of creativity to break barriers.
