by Top models are brought to court via a spatial fashion show in the mountains of the Muslim cashmere.
Sparishly dressed male and female models in bikinis, pants and equipped ski goods, which was designed on a snow -covered catwalk for a fashion show with the Indian arm of the Elle Magazine.
The Shivan & Narresh show, the well -known fashion brand, took place last Friday in Gulmarg, one of the best ski areas in India.
However, the organizers were forced to delete images and videos of the event, condemned local opposition groups during the holy month of Ramadan as “soft porn” and mocked the belief of the local population.
Kashmir is the majority of Muslim, but is managed by India, which has a strong Hindu nationalist government that has long been accused of cultural introduction.
The fashion show has opened deep departments in the region, which is also claimed by Pakistan. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir’s chief cleric, asked how the show in Kashmir, what is known for her Sufi culture, could continue.
“Such an obscenity in the name of tourism funding is not tolerated,” said Farooq.
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, an Indian parliamentarian from Kashmir, said: “This is what the cultural invasion in the disguise of tourism looks like. They show a complete disregard for the feelings of cashmere. “
Elle was the first non-restaurant brand that organized a fashion show in the troubled cashmere between India and Pakistan, but was claimed by both.
The fears of the cultural impression of India are deep in Kashmir, which has seen violence and protests against Indian rule for decades. These fears have increased after New Delhi had lifted the semi-autonomous status of the region in 2019, which prompted for months on the Internet, initial blocks and mass arrest, many of which remain in Indian prisons.
When the pressure on the local government of Omar Abdullah, the Prime Minister of the region, distanced himself from the show and said that it was organized by a private party and his administration was not involved.
Mr. Abdullah accused the organizers that they were not involved, “a solid judgment, the sensitivity of the people, the importance of the location and the time of their event did not take into account”.
“There were concerns that such an event should not have taken place during the Ramadan. I fully agree. In view of the cultural and social ethos of our region, such an event should not have taken place at any season, ”he said.
The designer duo Shivan & Narresh, who organized the show on March 7 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of her label, apologized to the event of his Instagram account after extinguishing Elle India.
“We deeply regretted an injuries caused by our recent presentation in Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramadan. Our only intention was to celebrate creativity and ski and après-ski lifestyle without the desire to insult someone or any religious feelings, ”said the designers.
“Respect for all cultures and traditions is our heart and we recognize the concerns. We sincerely apologize for unintentional symptoms and appreciate the feedback from our community. “
A local politician turned to a court in Srinagar, Kaschmir’s largest city, and called for measures against the organizers. Faizan Nazar, Special Mobile Magistrate, conjured up the organizers, models and editors of Elle India on April 8.
