From a heritage car to heritage craft, HUEMN’s latest runway united chikankari, contemporary silhouettes, and Sierra’s signature design in an immersive experience at Mukesh Mills.
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Harmanpreet Kaur Walks for HUEMN as Tata Sierra Capsule Debuts at Mumbai’s Mukesh Mills
HUEMN returned to the runway with its SS’26 collection, staging a powerful collaboration with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles for the all-new Tata Sierra capsule. The event was held at Mumbai’s iconic Mukesh Mills, a location steeped in cinematic history, where a 300 metre runway cut through the length of the structure and opened to the sea. The setting became part of the narrative, with a live piano score by Kalmi shaping the show’s mood and progression.
The limited-edition drop includes a cap, T-shirt, and jacket. The T-shirt features HUEMN’s signature silhouette, adorned with the horse snout emblem and a layered cartographic map inspired by the Sierra’s design language. The jacket carries abstract interpretations of the vehicle across its surface, blending structure with fluidity. The cap highlights Sierra’s signature yellow and minimalist linework, with the HUEMN logo embroidered on the side.
The SS’26 collection also marked HUEMN’s 13th year and its evolving voice in contemporary fashion. Known for oversized streetwear and expressive surfaces, the label ventured into precision tailoring, refined construction, and elevated surface techniques. The runway introduced sculpted jackets, hybrid sari silhouettes, tailored drapes, and ensembles that moved between ease and impact.
The collection also paid tribute to Indian craftsmanship, featuring embroidery techniques such as chikankari, aari, dabka, zardozi, and French knots. Delicate motifs of bones and flowers appeared across suiting and denim, challenging perceptions of traditional handwork. Misra, reflecting on his personal connection to chikankari, noted how the technique evolved when applied to modern materials and silhouettes, offering both global appeal and rooted significance.