The Anarkali Trench

THREADS OF RENEWAL 2026 RUNWAY AUCTION

This one-of-one garment debuted on the Threads of Renewal 2026 runway. The listed price is the opening bid. Bidding closes Monday, September 21 at 8 pm Pacific. The piece will be sold to the highest bidder when the auction closes. The opening bid reflects the garment's retail price. Of any amount raised above retail, 70% will benefit Barakah Beauty Collective and 30% will go to the artist. The highest bidder at closing wins the piece.

FBOX designs by Fatema Boxwala

Created for the Threads of Renewal runway, this dramatic longline coat bridges structured Western tailoring with the ornate grandeur of South Asian eveningwear. Reconstructed from an upcycled jacket base in deep wine and burgundy, the piece is embellished with intricate golden embroidery, sequins, and scalloped border panels salvaged from a disassembled anarkali. Cut with an unrestrictive, sweeping hem that moves effortlessly with the body, it turns repurposed heirloom textiles into a wearable, cross-cultural statement coat.

Textiles & Craft: Handmade by me in Seattle from textiles recycled through the BBC Community Closet. Because everything is rescued and repurposed, this collection is deeply sustainable, but I cannot guarantee exact fabric composition. These fabrics are most likely a cotton-poly blend, which is extremely common for Indian textiles, leaning heavier toward cotton or poly depending on the section.

Care: Hand wash or run on a delicate cycle inside-out using mild, scent-free detergent. Hang dry to protect the metallic threads.

Lifetime Repair Promise: Clothes should stay in your closet, not a landfill. If this piece ever rips, pops a seam, or needs structural care, send it back. While I can’t promise a miracle on catastrophic damage, I will always do my absolute best to fix it for free for the life of the garment.