Fashion Darbar launches at Ambavatta Haveli
Fashion Darbar an exclusive house of fashion unveils itself at Ambavatta Haveli, Mehrauli. It brings under one roof an array of nine enthusiastic and dynamic fashion designers.

The dream endeavor of an adroit entrepreneur Varun Singhal, it is his first step in the world of fashion. He visualizes this as a venture which would materialize to be a boom for the nurturing talents of the fashion industry.  Varun Singhal says, “The idea of Darbar finds its provenance in the ‘Darbar’ of the ancient era where artists of diverse creativity would come together to please the prevailing Kings. Much in the same way, Fashion Darbar arrays skilled fashion designers, all from different genres to showcase their individual designs and style statement to all the fashionistas; the kings of today’s market scenario.”

The store takes its cue from the rich heritage of fashion and culture and strives to relive the age old grandeur. The stark white ambience of the store is a subtle reminder to the spotless beauty and accuracy of a royal court. A huge golden gate with precisely carved Mughal motifs and intricate jali work welcomes you into a world where everything is larger than life.

With designers like Samant Chauhan, Ankita Bhargava, Archana Kochar, Pallavi Mohan, Nikhita, Rajdeep Ranawat, Rajvi Mohan, Sagar Mehra and jewellery designer Label Fizzare by designer duo Sonia & Harv Singh, this is just the beginning.

Manish Arora preview Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010
Blurring shapes and forms teases the eye as Manish Arora radiates optical illusion for the Paris Fashion Week SS 2010. A collection inspired by geometry he uses circles, squares and triangles, thinning the line between reality and imagination.

Manish says the idea behind ‘Geometry’ is to give a more mature inspiration to fashion which is not restricted by rigid boundaries but allows flexibility for creative interpretation. The fashion zeitgeist today is to look forward in fashion and where fashion forecast shoots into a futuristic world.

The collection sparks from the glamour of a bygone era which includes 80’s inspired dresses, short skirts, summer jackets, sheer sequined pants and tops and transcends to a new world. The designs have exaggerated epaulettes, padded hip details and geometric three-dimensional detailing. The prints and graphics in the collection are also inspired from the Kundali art. The colour palette is largely black orange, white, grey and ombres with an attention grabbing burst of neon colours. This collection also pronounces a new Manish Arora without fuchsia pink.

The designs interplay with different forms and materials which crystallize into innovative surface texture with metal chains, cluster sequin embroidery and hand embroidered appliqué. Manish uses fabrics like georgette, silk chiffons, crepe, cotton-satin, net and knits, thus puts together a collection that is ahead of time and yet commercial.