Shreejee Gupta

Shreejee Gupta

Collection

Couture Spring/Summer 2026

Chrysalsim SS'26 By Shreejee Gupta.

Photography By Nitin Sadna, Featuring Camila Rousseaux and Dakshita Dhiman.
Chrysalsim is a feeling of tranquility, protected from the outside world which depicts a sense of comfort. Inspired by the transition of metamorphosis and the symbol of the spun cocoon, from the caterpillar, a thing reborn, a thing anew, a thing fragile. This exploration forms the stylistic basis of my collection, which aims to carry a narrative to the wearer, a series of works that symbolizes the ‘inner world’ and the wearer to embrace embodiment of each cycle metamorphosis transcendence themselves.
Chrysalis is a translucent stained glass, swaying with silk threads waiting for a butterfly to emerge with black and colored wings. This defines the surrealism of silhouettes via geometry and delicate movement, the transparency shelters the exploration of artisanal embroidery in the collection. The Chrysalis is a work of art with intricate glass-blowing techniques in each garment, drawing the onlooker in for further appreciation as a metaphor vis a vis to a butterfly.
Video: S/S'26 Chrysalsim
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Cocoon print artwork inspired through initial exploration imploded in the form of
beads appliqué following the placement of color blocks. Underlying narrative of bugle
beads composed with glass accessories indicate the fragility in the collection.
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Chrysalides, a sculptural strapless dress featuring negative space embroidery with black and
white bugle beads inspired by the shape of a half open cocoon. Along with long beaded strands
cascading to connect the front to the back for added movement and texture.
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Embodying the strength of a chrysalis, forming structural fabric with metal bullion
wires as a part of the silhouette and horsehair depicting the swaying cocoon.
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Incorporation of metal bullion wires in a form of intricating the traditional approach of weave
and weft pattern. Used as embroidery panels throughout the Garments and Accessories,
paired with glass jewelry made with flameworking.
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The approach on the Chrysalis glassblowing is unique, two thick layers are blown and shaped
into a mold. After the initial shape of a chrysalis has been created the outer layer gives it surrealist protection
like a cocoon, it ensures of the glass facets, to reveal the inner sparkle of the
clear glass material.
Image: Sketched Line-Sheet
I call this collection a definite mini collection for what more is to come from me as a designer. A metaphorical symbol of letting go of the past that allows the future. This is an act of farewell and greeting to fragile beauty.

Bio

Shreejee Gupta, a New York Based fashion designer from New Delhi, India, depicts fashion as a form of adornment, telling a story on a woman's anatomy. Studies the textures around us with an aim to offer a role-play of discovery and often working on aspirational clothing. Shreejee Gupta’s design philosophy recontextualizes balance between emotional depth with an underlying narrative of beauty. Her fundamental background comes from working with brands like Oscar de la renta, Giorgio Armani, Amsale and Naeem Khan. Her approach reflects creativity for exaggerated silhouettes with understated elegance as an ode to savoir faire but also a dedication to designing womenswear that captivates the imagination with craft and epitomizing her artisanal community.

Aspiring Couturier.

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