Jatin Varma draws inspiration from the Labyrinth, a word almost synonymous with Greek mythology. The legendary ‘Daedalus’ is famed to have conjured up the first ever maze for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Jatin’s AW line highlights the concept of mazes that can be structured and fluid in the form of drapes… Complex and yet utterly simple at once!

The collection is all uber-feminine dresses & gowns in varying hem lengths. The empire waist line dominates with multi-paneled skirts& drapes at the hems being the signature style.
The collection also has both structured as well as draped dresses, fitted close to the body. The intricate draping complements the stark structure of each piece.

Plum, black, green, Pink dupion silk, silk satin & polymide lycra construct this truly a ‘maze’ ing  collection to bring out the intrinsic feminity hidden within each woman. The surface texturing includes tucks and folds in criss-cross weaves and seam-edged stitches echoing the intricacies of the Labyrinth and stone embellishments done with crystals as well as soft fabric buttons complete the effect.

This season, Swapnil unleashes the dark and mesmerizing world of unwanted villains, romantic fools and an enchanting Indian courtesan Chandrakala in a whole new avatar.

Swapnil states, “Inspiration is derived from late 17th century and early 18th century Europe, teamed with the traditional lavni dancers of Maharashtra. Our heroine wears a vast amalgamation of flouncing skirts with embroidered ‘ghoongroo’, double breasted jackets either deconstructed or structured, draped saree style dresses, glamorous evening gowns, pleated lavni pants and dramatic festive pieces.”

He has mostly concentrated on fabrics that range from silk chiffon, satin lycra, velvet, faux leather, custom designed printed silk chiffons, silks, tartan wools that have been delicately embroidered, with traditional Indian zardozi work, custom made shoes and boots.The colours complement the theme and range from ivory to jet-black and lavender to blood red.

Continuing its success story at the LFW, Digvijay Singh for bhu:sattva collection is inspired by the concept “Tidak Ada Lagi” which is the brand’s 4th appearance at the LFW. The brand will showcase its organic prêt collection at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai on the 17th of September at 3:00 p.m.

This season, the theme of the collection is, ‘Tidak Ada Lagi’, in Malay is referred to as ‘There are not many left’ which is what is being spoken about this magnificent flower called rafflesia. This unique flower forms the inspiration of the collection. Known as the largest flower in the world, it is Malaysia’s most well known icon of the tropical forest which is now on the verge of extinction!

Being inspired from this flower, each ensemble is designed to come alive on the wearer & frame the feminine core. The confident textures on the petals that are definitive but never daunting, the pastel colors and the various motifs being derived from the plant tell their own stories. It is Indian inspired clothing that is crisp, professional and modern. It is a contemporary Indian alternative for the professional, working women. Flowy, feminine and sophisticated, each ensemble is derived from a storehouse of the unexpected details found on this flower.