Masaba Gupta brings vibrant desi glamour to Miami with curated showcase

Eponymous designer Masaba Gupta showcased a vibrant 20-piece capsule collection in Florida, US to bring her global-facing take on desi heritage style to Miami Art Week and participate in its ‘Art from the eye of India’ event.

 
“India has been my biggest source of inspiration, and I carry India on my sleeve, now more than ever as we make our debut at Art Basel, Miami,” said founder and chief design officer Masaba Gupta in a press release. “I am not just representing India but unleashing it. What started as a dream to play with print and everything kitsch has grown into one of the most recognised Indian brands across fine jewellery, luxury bridal fashion, and more.”
 
At ‘Art from the eye of India,’ visitors explored Indian art, culture, and heritage as a curated selection of Gupta’s womenswear designs were complemented by the poetry of Rupi Kaur. The event brought together creatives including Rajiv Menon, who showcased his work at Art Basel, and Art Basel Asia representative Angelle Le Siyang, both offering their insights as guest speakers and adding to the cultural exchange between India and the global art community.

Gupta presented both clothing and fine jewellery in the showcase titled ‘Ghee-Shakkar,’ meaning clarified butter and sugar, a phrase symbolising auspicious beginnings and abundance. Intricate embroidery, iridescent textiles, and fusion style silhouettes presented a playful, joyous take on India’s rich aesthetic and craft traditions and offered wearable opulence to a global audience.

 
“The narrative unfolds in black and white as much as it does in bursts of colour, finally culminating into a magnificent hot pink gulal,” said Gupta. “Motifs on the garments are steeped in culture, drawing from cosmic patterns, ancient cityscapes, and the textures of an India that are both timeless and ever evolving.”
 
Miami Art Week ran from December 1 to 7 at numerous locations across the city, with the public fair taking place from December 5 to 7. Through her presence during Miami Design Week, Gupta sought to celebrate Indian culture and build meaningful international connections across the industries of art and fashion.