October 2016 - Page 4 of 12

Reviews by – Mehak Batra

S/S ’17 collection by this designer took cues from the mystical land of India. It celebrated new forms through amalgamation of luxurious fabrics and floral and architectural prints.

The show started with upbeat music playing in the background. The hair was pulled back with dark lips and minimal makeup. Shimmer and glamour was written all over the show.

The collection had a myriad of cocktail dresses touching the floor. Some even had fish-tails to provide a feminine look. This year’s edition of the fashion week saw many new trends surfacing the ram, one such trend in this show was a slit saree made of flowing georgette material. The colour palette was inclusive of romantic colours like pastel greys, pinks, maroons and mauves. The colours had a magical soothing effect to the eyes. This collection also included menswear, mainly pastel structure suits. Oddly, yet fascinatingly, men wore choker bands and took the trend to a whole new level. Volume and flamboyancy was another aspect of the affair. Net gloves to ruffle sleeves, small details like these added to the aesthetic value of the collection. The accessory used was a sleek fringe earring often seen only on one ar. High-low clean cut hemlines also made an appearance.

It was a delicate yet grand spring affair. From fiery romance to soft summer songs, this collection was a representative of everything beautiful of the coming season.

Reviews by – Mehak Batra

A medley of 3 designers fully dedicated to the testosterone in fashion, commenced on the last day of AIFWSS ’17. Dhruv Vaish, Pawan Sachdeva and Sahil Aneja consisted of the male prodigy designers in this absolute treat for they eye.

The show started off in a mysterious way as the modes entered the smoke-filled ramp from the front. The music used was pop in all the shows celebrate the ever-young man in inside every male. For the first show, Dhruv Vaish gave the classic suit many renditions as it was presented in warm earthy tones of browns, mustards and khaki greens. Trends like shorts aired with a blazer, kurta inside a trench-coat made a fresh appearance.

For Pawan Sachdeva, the mood was more serious, as men monochrome oozed charm and appeal on the ramps. His collection consisted of satins and mesh and everything in between. Geometric patterns on fitted and structured jackets and pants paved way for creativity. Fringe, a trend mostly seen on womenswear made a debut here with slit-shirts.

Last up at this men-only party was Sahil Aneja and his collection of classic pinstripe blazers and pastel color blocked jackets. Checked suits also appeared restoring the classic. Interesting elements like a half-sleeve jackets set this collection apart from the others.
It’s time for men to take the front seat in the fashion world as nothing stops them. The strong and clean cut designs presented by the three designer is symbolic of a the ever green youth in men.

Reviews by – Mehak Batra

The S/S ’17 show of the designer focused primarily on the mother-daughter relationship as it aesthetically looked very well-shaped and strong.

The music used in the background was very upbeat and uplifting as to defining the relationship between a mother and her daughter. The show started with three girls elegantly walking the ramp. All three were of different ages showing the growth of a girl to woman.

While the makeup was soft and dooey, the hair was left open in curls. Tasselled earrings formed the majority of the accessories used in the show.
A refreshing colour palette of peaches, purples, navy and bright reds mixed in a unmistakable way made sure that the designs were feminine yet bold. There was strong focus given onto the structure of the ensembles as cap sleeves took various forms There was an off-shoulder theme adhering to the latest trend. Co-ord sets, A-line pleated dresses and waist bags also made an appearance. The print on the cloth was geometric and repetitive giving it a modern look. Colour-blocking, a trend from the early past was brought back in this one. Tube dresses wrap-around skirts made this look retro in a good way.

This celebration of womanhood was translated well in the collection representing a feminine yet strong woman. A treat for those who loves a well-shaped garment.

Reviews by – Mehak Batra

All eyes were gleaming in anticipation for Masaba’s S/S ’17 show. Her quirky signature style and fun aesthetics were hard to miss in this on too.

The show started off Maybelline’s vivid advertisement celebrating strong independent women who aren’t afraid of experimenting both with their lives and makeup. This collaboration was united by the love for bold and vivid colours from both the parties.

The set was beautifully done with city street lights standing on the edge of the ramp setting a party mood for everyone. The backdrop, a slideshow of bright and vivacious city lights, streets and skyline gave an urban touch to the show. There was live music throughout the show from a party band.

Bold is something that the designer never refrains from. This collection was another get-together of prints, colours and different materials which were paired together to cross boundaries and create new ones. While monochromatic printed materials started the show, a pop of red and pink was seen paired up with the outfits. The palette also included bottle green, electric blue, eclectic orange-golden and hot pink. She presented structured yet simple cut sarees paired with satin shirts in various ways, setting a strong trend the industry. Indian motifs in floral shapes also made it to the designs. Various trends lie asymmetrical hemlines, saree-skirts, co-ord sets and shift dresses made an appearance. An interesting element of using silk slip dresses and bell-bottoms as suits brought back the disco on the ramp. There were crochet crop jackets and midi-length skirts to add to the sartorial feel. The makeup was dramatic and hair in long dreadlocks.

The show ended in showstopper and the Maybelline’s Brand Ambassador Athiya Shetty, oozing out grace on the ramp as she walked in a black and white structured ensemble. Fearless, vibrant and cheeky, the show represented women of today.

Reviews by – Mehak Batra

For her S/S ’17 collection, Jyoti Sharma presented her collection inspired from our heritage. Elements of flora and fauna were seen in abstract from as the designs swayed on the ramp.

In the start of the show, red lights combined with fast paced bass music created a mysterious atmosphere. The music slowly faded to fast-paced pop.
There was a myriad of deigns in the collection diversifying the number of buyers. He luxury collection focused on A-line dresses in oranges and red giving it a festive look. Pom-poms of the same colour palette were used to make it look vibrant and celebratory. The makeup on the face was light but sparkly with various shades of oranges on the lips of the models. Skirts with broad and small pleats reigned the collection as puff sleeves made a comeback for the top wear. There were elements of mixed prints which were inspired by nature. Colours lie pastel blue, pista green, reds and oranges formed the main palette. Trends like ruffles and asymmetric hemline also surfaced on the collection. From straight cut pats to layered jackets, this was a collection of everything in a festive way.

From a variety of ensembles to choose from, Jyoti Sharma’s collection proved to be a fresh breath of air for the Indian audience.

Reviews by – Vanshika Garg

The show started with the image of a sky in the backdrop with a very bouncing music. The collection had a very romantic feel about it which was due to the feminine silhouettes, fluid hemlines and intricate embroidery. Her collection displayed an amalgamation of traditional symbols of femininity and strength with a modern spin.

The collection included a diverse range of silhouettes, with panelled anarkalis, floor sweeping bell bottoms, jackets & capes, crop tops, jumpsuits, tapered trousers, alongside signature Mandira Wirk styles like drape saris and dhoti pants. Dense and spaced floral clusters created in Dori embroidery which added an elegance and a lot of detailing to the whole look making it appear more glamorous. Along with this the collection appeared to reflect an innocent femininity through handkerchief hemlines , off shoulder balloon tops with a choker , fringes and tassels hanging loose from the outfits. Bright red lip shades added a dash of colour to the whole look which was subtle most of the times. Corn row braids were done as a hairdo which helped to add a modern spin to the whole collection. The colour palette was dominated by subtle hues of peach, beige and off-whites. Fabrics like delicate silks, sheer georgettes, organza, chanderi, chiffons, tulle and linens were used which further emphasised in the feminine element of the whole look.

The show was brought to a closure by beautiful Nimrat kaur who dazzled in a boat neck fitted gown with the cape made out of net. The flowy hemlines in gave a very feminine and elegant look.

Reviews by – Vanshika Garg

Pura Vida, meaning Pure Life in Costa Rican parlance, is all about looking good and feeling good. Hence the soft silhouettes and the use of light fabrics to make the outfits look and feel comfortable.

Soft Fabrics like silk and satins have been used to give out the comfortable mood to the outfits in general. It incorporates new styles of kaftan silhouettes like a maxi kaftan, jumpsuits, palazzos, dresses, tops, blouses and rompers in pure Italian silk. Different kinds of necks were introduced like off shoulder, cold shoulder cuts, décolleté and bohemian sleeves with structured hemlines lend a feminine grace to the ensembles. Bohemian fringes were very dominant element throughout the collection which gave the outfits very eased out vibes. Also the collection showcased bold bikinis and racy cut-out swimsuits with complementing cover-ups which were perfect for a beach. The collection’s colour palette ranges from vibrant shades of mango yellow, red, black, off-white, orange to fun, shimmery metallic. Silk tassels, Chantilly lace, feathers and antique gold leaf embellishments add an enchanting touch. Bold maroon lip shade added an interesting element to the whole look.

Her collection would make one transcend to their favourite beach holiday destination as the collection seemed so comfortable and easy to carry with minimalistic layerings.

Reviews by – Vanshika Garg

The show was glamorised by the cluster of white balloons hanging from above, which gave an appearance of clouds in the sky. As the décor suggested even the collection presented by this duo was highly glamorised. Then the show commenced with the blue dreamy light which created a perfect ambience for such collection.

The collection comprised of maxi dresses, a line dresses, and pencil skirts, buttoned up shirts, flared wide legged pants, bolero jackets and duster jackets. The layering was kept at a minimum highlighting the mains. There were woven surfaces created by silk and metallic strips and embellishment with leather daisy floral. The designers made use of interesting colour palettes consisting whites, greens and metallic silver which was a highlight of the show. Very interesting patchworks along with the interplay of stripes were used all throughout the collection. Scuba jersey fabrics were hand cut in circular patterns along with studs, mirror work, pearl finished buttons to add different elements on the outfits which added a glamorised touch to the whole collection especially the one where metallic silver outfits were presented. There was a constant shift in the colour of the lighting throughout the show to introduce a different colour range. This duo added there glitz to the simplest of the dress by adding high slits which gave a very sensual appearance to the look.

The collection was very electric and glamorised with an army of metallic red-carpet ready looks that reflect the new textures and techniques.

The theme of the show “India Modern Festive” was in sync with the fact that guru-shishiya representative of the conventional times and the modern times brought together a collection which filled the runway with glitterati, glamour, panache and oozed high power energy.

The show started with the voice note of Amitabh bachchan which was followed by kathak performance and live folk music. This added a festive mood to the whole ambience and made everyone look forward to the collection even more. Valaya portrayed ‘India Modern Festive’ on the runway through the use of motifs and fine fabrics like tulles, velvets, raw silks, matka and delicate embroidered surface. The colour palette of the whole collection wided across ruby reds, gold, navy blue, beige, bottle greens and black.

Whilst Alpana-Neeraj’s India Modern Festive finale collection took us through diverse colour palette and surface texturing in contemporary silhouettes.

The silhouettes were presented in pleated fabrics, leather, silk and georgettes while their models adorned nude lips paired with bold kohl eyes alongside black dots around the eyes which gave a sense of Indian-modern coagulation. The runway like the collection was all glittered. The beautiful flares filled with can-cans were made look even more beautiful by the chic blouses and the head-dress which appeared so royal, be it the ambience and the set.

Designer Archana Kochhar associated with NGO Smile Foundation for their fashion extravaganza “Ramp for Champs” to support Girl child empowerment through education and their campaign #SheCanFly.

Celebrities like Sonal Chauhan, Riddhima Pandit, Sai Tamanhkar, Sonal Chauhan, Amyra Dastur, Sara Khan, Gia Manek, Preetika Rao, Hunar Hale, Ankita Bhargav, Tara Sharma, Terrance Lewis, Abhijeet Sawant, Karan Patel, Mayank Agrawal and many more graced the event.