New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- A deep pink evening gown featuring intricate embroidery, shown by US fashion brand Ralph Lauren at New York Fashion Week, has drawn flak on social media, with users accusing the brand of failing to credit Indian craftsmanship.

On September 12, Ralph Lauren's official Instagram account shared images of the gown, including a close-up of its embroidery. The caption read, "Draped with shimmering silk-viscose and scattered with hand-applied embellishments, an eveningwear gown from #RalphLaurenSpring2027 makes a cinematic statement."

The post describes the fabric and embellishments but does not refer to India or identify the craft used in the embroidery. The technique in question is zardozi, a form of embroidery that or...