Nishka Lulla’s,Nisshk traveler now transitions seamlessly into spring summer with boho and quite chic; her sojourns still unpredictable and yet so much fun.

‘YARN’ comprises of many layers: much like that of any life and travel, the experience is many-dimensional. Like the tea stained textures and dandelion inspired embellishment, the transparent and the opaque, prints and solids all elements defining a very unique space, one that is a result of an eclectic synergy. Nisshk has gravitated towards a more raw and easy quality that draws its inspiration from everyday living and travel. The Indian accents are an evident detail as are the simple silhouettes.

The AW 13 collection “HUM TUM aur Black and White” resonates the beauty of a loving relationship.Postcards of memories flash as Chhaya bring this collection to life.

It’s a whimsical wispy colour riot with coral, teal, lavender, playing a chase with black and white, while they hide with chocolate and charcoal quite often! The colours essentially echo the varied moods of life and love.

The fabrics used are luxurious chiffons, satins, pashmina, silks and cottons with contemporary silhouettes in tunics, sarees, skirts, wrap overs.

The 100 glorious years of Indian cinema being one of the most talked about theme of this year also happens to inspire designer Joy Mitra. The Kolkata based designer’s Autumn Winter 2013 collection to be showcased at upcoming Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week celebrates Indian cinema – taking one on a magnificent journey down the memory lane of old Bollywood movies.

The fun quirky chic collection is not only inspired by actors or a movie, but everything to do with Bollywood with inspiration coming from backstage and everything that goes into making a movie. Predominantly, it consists of dresses, saris and anarkalis in hues of black, green, maroon, dark red and mustard.

Coming June Gucci will mark the debut of a unique MADE TO MEASURE capsule collection designed by Creative Director Frida Giannini and Lapo Elkann. This exclusive collection, conceived as “Lapo’s Wardrobe,” will be offered within Gucci’s MADE TO MEASURE program – a personalized, luxury sartorial service for the modern day gentleman – and will be unveiled for the first time during the Spring Summer 2014 Men’s Fashion Week in Milan at the opening of a new dedicated Gucci menswear store in the city’s Brera district.

This unique creative collaboration draws inspiration from Gucci’s Made in Italy tradition and sartorial expertise for a new take on MADE TO MEASURE – encompassing menswear, womenswear, and accessories. The result is a series of ultra luxurious designs in which Frida Giannini’s creative vision meets Lapo Elkann’s passion for interpreting his own Italian legacy of style and sophistication.

The MADE TO MEASURE “Lapo’s Wardrobe” collection will initially be available at Gucci’s boutiques in Milan, London, Paris, New York, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, where specialized staff will assist the client throughout the fabric selection, fittings, finalization and delivery of the garment, which can require from 4 to 6 weeks.

A contemporary statement of classic tailoring, the MADE TO MEASURE “Lapo’s Wardrobe” collection comprises 27 looks – 23 for men and 4 for women. Painstaking attention characterizes each and every piece, and striking details include exclusive linings, vests, ties, suspenders, and handkerchiefs. The collection includes not only MADE TO MEASURE suiting but also accessories such as MADE TO ORDER leather goods and shoes as well as jewelry.

The 21^st edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, ongoing in the Capital currently, has partnered with Pearl Academy as Academic Partner of the event.

The partnership sees around 60 talented students from the institute indulging in ground operations performing tasks such as installations, media handling, blogging, lighting, backstage operations and assisting designers amongst others.

The Academy is also launching a book on Creative Careers during the fashion week that encloses an array of career options in the creative industries that are booming today. Besides the Pearl Academy’s stall at the venue displays creations of students who have won “Wills Lifestyle’s – The Debut” over the last 5 years.

Commenting on the partnership, Sharad Mehra, CEO, Pearl Academy, said, “Globally, the fashion and design industry has grown tremendously and will continue to do so. And at this fashion week we take the opportunity to unveil a book on Career Opportunities in Art Design & Fashion to guide aspiring creative minds while choosing their professions.”

Rendition AW13 by Ritesh Kumar, observes phenomenon of change and transformation with his second collection on Paranoia Trilogy. How perception of gender, race and origin influence our perspective and sometimes prejudice.
His Autumn Winter 2013 show will break through captivity of definitions and suppressive mindsets. 

Convertible and versatile outerwear in Merino wool, daywear separates and eveningwear in silk with handcrafted tape textures and gradient color blocks is something to watch for.

An ode to the mountainous terrain of Central Asia, Pia Pauro’s Mountain Chic brings alive the nomadic experience of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.  

With rich fabrics and textiles like silk, raw silk, crepe, voile, and canvas, traditional to the regions of Persia and other Central Asian countries, the collection features the magic of threads adding a sense of opulence and luxuriousness.

The prints, patterns, and embroidery are reminiscent of the Suzani needlework of the Bukhara period. Kilim carpets of Persian origin also inspire the embroideries, prints and accessories that feature in the collection. The blend of gold, in a very orthodox printing technique, adds an element of surprise.

Not So Serious by Pallavi Mohan Autumn Winter 2013 collection is strongly influenced by the precious & permanent, particularly in lustrous metals. It marks a seminal shift from the previous collections to a more structured look this winter.

Her daywear styles fashioned from silk organza and stingray texture crystal. Sophisticated day dress with metallic yarn embroideries and sheet foiling are perfect against the cold weather. Soft details such as heart motifs in laser cut felt and fur trims add comfort and warmth to the styles.

The season also marks the first showing of knitwear & leather.  Flat knit sweaters have surface coatings and claw crystal details; strip woven velvet skirts with metal teeth hems and matching details on trousers are interspersed in supple leather trousers and form fit leather tops. The signature pieces for this season are the sexy and sheer full-length heart sequin gown & velvet crystal heart dress. 

 For Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week designer Jyoti Sharma presents her Autumn Winter 2013 collection titled ‘Tvastra’, standing for a complete wardrobe.

A blend of stylish silhouettes and drapes, modern and edgy cuts with a lot of fabric manipulation and varied surface ornamentation, the collection emphasizes on bright pastel hues of yellow, pink, red and beige.

For Autumn Winter 2013 designer Kavita Bhartia presents her collection titled “Hypercraft”, drawing inspiration from the new generation of technology making 3D available to designers and crafts people, using technology to enhance artisan skills to create new classical designs.

Kavita will showcase her collection on Day 3 of ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, using technologies like laser cuts combined with prints and unusual embroidery techniques. The collection which derives inspiration from artist Michael Eden who used antique form while using digital technology features boxy silhouettes exuding a complete retro look.

The color palette is fresh and wearable with mist green, fiery red, warm yellows, plaster pinks, glowing umber, beiges, blacks and rich off whites while silhouettes have an unusual twist with asymmetric hemmed dresses, low slung & pleated straight leg pants, boxy jackets, tunics with wide rib trims, slouchy sleeves and notched hems.