Review
Atsu Sekhose latest collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 was an ode to the beautiful Naga shawls. Influenced by the black and white superb weave of this traditional shawl, Atsu contemporised the graphic elements and turned them into minimal modern silhouettes. Using the drapes of the tribes as a guideline, the styling of the ensembles was very luxurious and innovative.
The eye-catching outfits were totally hand crafted with some amazing intricate embroidery featuring motifs that were recreated from ancient Naga textile symbols. Incorporating only black and white with fuchsia and pink accents to add hints of colour, designer had a firm creative control on all aspects of the collection.
Opening the show with the dramatic halter black/white panelled dress, Atsu brought amazing creations like the one-shoulder high slit skirt dress, deep ‘V’ neck embroidered panelled creation and the corset tied around the ivory shirt. The fuchsia hues blossomed for slim midi and the long sleeved blouse with cut-out shoulders that raised the bar of the colour card. Lace bustier with skirt and blazer, kimono style coat with cropped pants and the one long sleeved asymmetric sheath took the show to a more formal level.
The final line of black lacy gowns shimmered with glitter, and at times were multi-tasselled or with silver embellished necklines. The show stopping body suit with a long net tasselled skirt will surely be the highlight on the Red Carpet.
