Pain and emotional distress of a breast tumour translated into a fashion collection by the designer Saumya Bhattacharji. Handcrafted luxury womenswear. Iconic evening gowns.

Art evokes dreams and gives us power in times of darkness. Powerful clothing designs by Saumya Bhattacharji

Mood Board for Tumourtuous. Shows pain behind breast tumor

Client board of Santoshi Shetty for design project

Digital illustration of a bodycon dress in black

STAGE I - ONSET

The garment reflects the onset of the tumour cell in her body as small buds growing through vines.

The single piece silhouette represents the void of structure in her thoughts.

The entire garment is hand embroidered by skilled Indian artisans.

Bodycon dress specsheet for fashion designers

Little black dress designed by Saumya Bhattacharji. Encrusted with sequins and beads hand embroidered by Indian artisans. Luxury womenswear

Shirt dress digital illustration with hand embroidery

STAGE II - DENIAL

The designer finally realises the gravity of the situation.

The garment is designed to portray the layer of protection formed mentally to not accept the repercussions of the tumour and be in a state of denial.

Iconic black shirtdress with a sequined mesh frock. Powerful clothing for women. Hand embroidered by Indian artisans in Bangalore.

Digital illustration of corset and pencil skirt design

STAGE III - ANGER

The garment depicts the emotional state of the designer not wanting to accept this reality of hers.

The corset and pencil skirt are designed to exude boldness and power. The delicate net jacket portrays the fragile state of mind and the designer yearning it to be a layer she can just take off.

A bold corset and pencil skirt ensemble. The piece is clubbed with a cropped mesh jacket which is embroidered with sequins. I conic womenswear design. Saumya Bhattacharji upcoming designer from India 2024

STAGE IV - ACCEPTANCE

There is no escape. The designer accepts the fact, stays strong to continue her journey.

The silhouette of the garment has elements inspired from an armour. It signifies the mental metamorphosis towards a powerful, resilient growth.

Fashion photography of black hand embroidered gown

Black gown embroidered with glass beads and feathers

STAGE V - EMBRACED

She strides with confidence. Embracing the pain and setbacks, the lessons only make you stronger.

The front of the garment is to reflect the structure of an armour with structural embellishments. The hand embroidery is designed to show power with the cell structures only embroidered onto the cape as they are the reason for her mental strength but a thing of the past.