March 2015 - Page 10 of 24

Review

Nitya Arora’s latest collection was a tempting and stylish range of glitzy jewelries that had innovative touches inspired from Star Wars and the Galactic world.

Made predominantly in silver with sudden bursts of gold and gunmetal were decorated with Swarovski crystals and earthy semi-precious stones that captivated the futuristic theme.

The collection displayed very gorgeous and interesting jewelries that included body harnesses, cuffs, star burst tiaras, ear cuffs, palm bracelets, danglers, Maang tikka, tiara-cum-headbands, finger-cum-cuffs, danglers and multi necklace chokers recreated the mood.

A nose pin was a great jewel addition to the face; while armlets and the solar system pendants were dramatic entries. The final giant galaxy harness, which rose from the back of the model like a halo and the twisted arm bracelets along with the outstanding glitter of the ornaments were spellbinding.

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Influenced by Japanese ethics, Ragini brought a collection that focused on texture and motifs rather than silhouettes.

Ahuja played with motifs like the paper crane, Japanese hand fans, and the rising sun. The embroidery came in the form of the country’s Sashiko stitching, and the mixing of polka dots and stripes. Shades like beige beige, grey, powdery blue and navy paired with Japanese blood red highlighted the collection.

Silhouettes that complimented the theme of the collection consisted of boxy anti-fits with leather appliqués, Obis and elegantly tasseled accessories. Kimono cut shirts and tunics, pleated pants and skirts and big boxy dresses formed the core of the collection.

Ensembles that mesmerized audience were the navy blue high waist bikini with white polka dots gathered together with a sheer striped overcoat jacket, the black and white printed bralet and midi box pleated skirt with white stitched detailing.

Miss Bennett London, a U.K based brand known for its wide range of uber chic garments, showcased a prét-a-porter line for young stylish woman’s closet. The pop of spark and funk presented elegant eleven ranges from track star, English garden, African pop art, Princess of Persia, Miami Vice, Into the Blue to name a few during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.

Easies and Killer denims kept the audience in raptures at a fast paced show at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.

Swanky and stylish, Easies collection launched its new look for the young at heart men screaming ‘Live easy, Do what you love and love what you do’.

The Easies collection embodied snazzy, urbane and breezy casual wear, ideal for the 21^st century man on the go. The groovy garments expressed a ‘Work hard and play harder’ mantra constituting lucid and camouflaged Bermuda’s chinos and pants with suspenders, soft toned chequered prints and solid shirts paired with pleasant collared Tees mainly in jersey easing. The line is ideal for summer relaxing when the mercury shoots up and fun on the run for active dressing.

While Killer decided to ‘Go Green’ by recycling and rejuvenating aged pairs of jeans into fresh and crispy ones. Being true to the Green Fashion Mantra, the brand introduced unwashed denims which saved 80 litres of Water and a great deal of time and energy while assembling just a single pair of jeans.

The Italian luxury label, hosted an elegant and exclusive cocktail evening to celebrate the private preview of Tod’s Limited Edition Men’s Shoe collection for India in collaboration with Jas Arora at the Jas Arora store, JW Marriot Hotel, New Delhi.

The Limited Edition Shoes collection, conceptualised & designed by Jas Arora is an elegant moccasin finely embroidered with geometric and floral designs, available in three patterns and colors for a total of 72 pairs: the combination of brown and white with gold in the floral embroideries, and white with silver in the geometric ones and ivory together with gold.

The exclusive collection, which will be available at Tod’s Boutique, DLF Emporio, was previewed by Atul Kasbekar, Jas Arora, Chirag Paswan, Raja Dhody, Shaleen Jain, Rishab Suresh, Sandeep Gupta among others.

During lakme Fsahion week Anand Bhushan, Siddhartha Tytler, Sailex, Hemant and Nandita, Anupamaa Dayal, Rabani and Rakha, Dev r Nil and Raakesh Agarvwal created ensembles from Mulmul during Indian Handlooms and Textile Day. The designers changed the fabric into stunning formal wear creations to present four glamorous evening ensembles.

Anand Bhushan

Known for his ultimate fabric texturing and innovations in manipulation, his all white collection “Mulmul”, had varying houndstooth patterns on the garments to add a distinct flavour. Anand presented a sleek line with cutwork in drapes, soft feminine constructions, comfy fitted options for silhouettes, in the form of drop waist dress, Jodhpur pants, shirt worn with beaded jacket, a belted long sleeve shirt-waist dress and sari in solid and cutwork fabrics, sparkled with beads.

Siddhartha Tytler

Inspired by the word ‘Chaos’, th designer showcased random black and white digital prints sparkled on the garments. The soft traditional Mulmul went through some texturing from Siddhartha as he added quilting, his signature pin tucking, crystallising and laser cutting to give a contemporary look. Structured silhouettes were bold yet rigid, the quilted gown, will-power bustier and tulip quilted skirt, silver embroidered quilted skirt over a cutwork top with black palazzos stood out.

Sailex

Known for his grand Red Carpet creations he gave his signature treatment turning it into glam evening wear. Adding seductive black embroidery; the four ensembles had structured look with great flare. Black net and mul sheer gown, a plunge neck gown with sheer back, bralet with a midi pencil skirt and a plunge neck tail-coat jacket with sheer sided pant, summed up his creations.

Hemant & Nandita

Inspired by Kashmir – the duo turned the simple Mulmul into a fashion fabric with surface ornamention. Called ‘Blooming Woods’ the four garments had unconventional embroidery and brought in the 70’s look with digital touches for gore skirts, kotis or waistcoats, embroidered cropped tops, jackets, boho capes and dresses. Earth tones of brown, dull grey and deep green were highlighted by sea green and tangerine. Flowers, which were the key feature of the line, exuded a blossoming aura.

Anupamaa Dayal

Anupamaa Dayal went down the Red Carpet with her “Angelina Jolie” collection. The designer gave Mulmul her favourite summer fabric; into fitted sexy gowns. Shades of seductive red, black, sizzling pink, neon yellow, and lemon were ideal choices for the slinky floral off-shoulder floor kissing number with large bow. The yellow/blue print gown, floral black halter and one-shoulder pink printed number were outstanding. Detailing was with tantalising frills, cascading ruffles, gorgeous floral embellishments like a single fluffy chrysanthemum, plunging necklines and sweeping trails.

Kavita Bhartia retrospects 25 years of her journey in the Indian Fashion industry through the Autumn/Winter 2015 collection for upcoming India Fashion Week.

Essentially inspired by the 18^th century European floral patterns, tapestry and damasks from the Victoria and Albert Museum, encompassing her chic and minimalistic silhouettes, she retains her signature style for the globe trotting woman in a modern Indian context.

Silhouettes are sculpted, full circle voluminous pleated skirts with work on jackets, textured yarn crop tops, draped skirts and dresses inthreads of silk organza and tulle, printed scuba fabric, Silk Crepe.Color palette consists of rouge pink, deep navy, Ivory, Pale Blues and Blacks accented with Mustard, Pale Green & Electric Blue.