The Maitake collection by Priyanka Ella Lorena Lama for her label P.E.L.L.A. was an ethereal and eclectic Zen like offering. Inspired by the transcendence of the mind that desires to move into an idealistic realm, she allowed her creativity to move into an unconventional fashion zone.
Weaving her creative talents around an exotic milieu of fabrics, the designer selected fragile light hand woven pure Eri, Ahimsa silk, Cashmere and Pashmina. The shade card was as subdued and sublime as the theme, when warm beige tones were the centre of attraction. There was some ingenious surface texturing with reclaimed pine wood and silk thread-work that gave the collection a futuristic touch.
Developed from a single block of fabric, the patterns were cleverly tessellated to form silhouettes that were relaxed and languid. Extreme easy volumes appeared for serene capes with hints of tie-ups at the waist. At times dramatically angular, the ensembles had a New Age feel that spelt femininity of a high order.
Short dhotis, frayed edged loose tunics and capes, kaftan with hooded long covers, extreme long sleeves with a straight jacket inspiration and a sleeve-cum-stole for the midi were great unconventional construction directions. Fringes, ‘V’ neck tulip drape midi, seamless armholes with trailing hemline for slim maxi, the fluffed cotton-ball-covered yoke dress and a front draped coffee toned Grecian maxi completed the almost spiritual line.
