Designer Payal Singhal presented a sneak peak into her collection “Palace of Mirrors” for the forthcoming LFW  Summer Resort 2015.

Modeled by  Alesia Raut, collection is inspired by the breath-taking ‘Sheesh Mahal’ in Amer, Rajasthan, and is a modern interpretation of the intricate patterns and fine detailed mirror mosaic work on the walls of the palace. Separates and Neo-Indian occasion wear is made with dupioni silk, cotton mul, tulle and silk organza accented with quirky retro floral and geometric prints in coral, blush, ecru and grey.

Lately, designer Anavila Misra unveiled the very first look of her 2015 Spring Summer Collection “A Summer Stroll”.

Popularly known for its pure, rustic, and organic textiles and products in its true sense, Anavila’s label is synonymous with reminisces from the bygone era merging with the city scape we are surrounded with. In sync with the changing landscape, the colour palette of the collection integrates elements like greenery, cement, stone, wood, and earth.

Through her collection the designer attempts to bring forth her interaction with nature in the modern city life in organic textiles and rustic art, the elegant Tisca Chopra playing designers muse.

Shruti Sacnheti collection titled “Nomadistan” for LFW Summer Resort 2015, is dedicated to the young breed of beatniks who are not constrained by any boundaries, social barometers and paradigm and seek metamorphosis and are vagrant’s or non conformist at heart.

The collection represented by Sucheta Sharma, is of colorful cross cultural flavor and mood which is deeply maverick in appearance yet is avant-garde and au-courant.

The entire idea behind the collection is that although Indian textiles and crafts are liberally used but they should not be just restricted to draped and Indian silhouette’s,rather they can be adapted in sharply constructed garments with a global look attributed the designer.

With Mothers day on the anvil, Dolce & Gabbana’s Viva la Mamma collection, was all about celebrating motherhood for Milan audiences and through the world.

Babies, toddlers and pregnant models took to the runway wearing garments printed with drawings by Dolce & Gabbana employees that honoured ‘mamma’.

‘It’s good to see emotions on the catwalk,’ said Stefano Gabbana. ‘Domenico [Dolce] and I were talking about this the other day, and we decided that, in a way, our job is like social reportage. We wanted to pay tribute to the family and show how important it is, now more than ever.’

Contributed by – Duhin Ganju & Shefali Jauhar

(DAY – 7)

As the most anticipated fashion mania in Italy came to an end, Day 7 saw some of the highly acclaimed designers do a marvelous job on the fashion runway. From Dsquared2’s paisley-knitted affair to Leitmotiv’s interesting array of metallic-cartoony illustrations, it was a day filled with glamour, fun and frolic. As a lot of fur and metallic came into the picture, colors such as black and white remained instant classics, followed by a rich array of bright, eye-catching tones.

The Italian luxury label, Dsquared2 opened the show, as garments were a perfect mix of fine Italian tailoring with extreme attention to detail. Chic and sophisticated, dapper-looking outfits comprised of a stylistic maturity with sexy and provocative silhouettes. Double-breasted jackets were crafted from rich tweed and worn under suede waistcoats and stonewashed denim pants. Gold embellished jackets with exaggerated shoulders were followed by heavily corseted bodices and puffed-up trousers, accessorized perfectly with ankle-length fur boots. Fox fur stoles were tailored jackets and high-slit skirts with intricate embroidered detailing. Knitted cardigans were matched with flared skirts and one of the frontrunners was the extravagant fur coat emblazoned with a geometric Paisley print, accompanied with a furry cape. Blanket ponchos were finished with fringed tassels as each piece contained a shearling notched lapel, worn over a patch-pocketed jacket and denim slim-fit pants. Following a Bohemian trail, U-shaped gowns were flared top perfection as each model donned their outfits with box bags, crafted from animal-print shearling and super soft lambskin leather.

The color palette comprised of earthy tones like camel, off-white, beige, ruby red, khaki, navy blue and black. Moving onto to Giorgio Armani, whose sleek, sophisticated and sharply tailored outfits delivered Italian finesse on the runway. The colour schemes comprised of shades of grey, navy-blue, black with pops of pastel blue and bright pink. The looks showcased were ideal for the corporate woman who dressed for power. Hair was neatly swept back and the looks were accessorized with a range of bags like clutches and double-flap handbags. A range of bottoms such as velvet high-waist pants, printed silk-chiffon pants and tapered trousers.

The collection saw opulent use of wintry fabrics like fur and velvet. Sequins were embellished on jackets with peter-pan collars. The collection gradually moved on from sober shades to soft pastels as women glided in plunging sheer-chiffon gowns. Ter Et Bantine showcased a collection that catered to the needs of a fearless, self-determined woman of the modern 21st century. With voluptuous silhouettes and elegantly sophisticated garments, models were enveloped in bold tones of jet black, navy blue, white, turquoise and camel. Leather zippers were worn over cashmere cardigans and patent harem pants. Notched double-breasted trenches and plunging cut-sleeved fur coats were belted to perfection as slouchy dresses and metallic strappy sandals made the perfect combo. Off-shoulder gowns and Peter Pan-collared overcoats had suede bow-detailed belts that clasped to the uber-cool feminine body. Glitzy metallic jumpsuits contained banded bodices and crinkled hemlines, followed by strapless dresses patch worked to perfection. A-line tunic, crafted from exotic crocodile was paired with matte leather hot pants as each model donned a lace-embroidered blouse with tapered trousers.

Next in the lineup was Mila Schon, who had a clean and minimalist approach with emphasis laid on cuts and silhouettes of the garments. The colour palette comprised of sober shades like white, black, grey and shades of blue. Stripes in black and white were showcased in a knee-length dress, Bermuda shorts and a floor-length dress. Linear prints made their way in a tailored jacket, a pencil skirt and an oversized fleece lined jacket. Outfits in shades of blue were also spotted towards the end in jumpsuits, ankle-length dresses and a matching top with regular-fit bottoms. The simplicity of the collection really shone through the collection.

The quirky Italian brand, Leitmotiv Powered by CNMI, showcased a collection that was inspired by the designers’ love for art and a metamorphosis between Japanese culture and illustrative cartoon characters. A lot of Swarovski embellishments were incorporated onto glitzy metallic fabrics that radiated a sense of uber-cool feminity mixed with finely tailored silhouettes. Plunging dresses were heavily sequined and accompanied by glitzy embellished Kimono-inspired belts. Winged-tip shirts were paired with floral embroidered micro-minis as patent leather gloves and silver brogues became a hot accessory trend on the fashion runway. Slim-fit LBD’s were matched with turtleneck cardigans and dainty baby dolls had a sculptural mermaid hemline. Puffed-up tunic dresses with exaggerated sleeves were followed by pleated chiffon blouses, worn under classic biker jackets. A-line dresses were accompanied by scooping necks and knitted cropped tops were paired with embroidered body-hugging denim pants. Floor-length tulle gowns contained intricate lacework, as silver metallic tailored suits became an absolute must-want.

Pleated skirts and deep V-neck gowns were imprinted with an abstract graphic pattern as models were drenched in bold pastels of burgundy, cobalt blue, deep lavender, baby pink, glitzy silver and patent black. Italian designer, Alberto Zambelli incorporated quirky prints in subtle colors throughout his collection. Apart from neutrals, pastel shades in green, mauve and yellow added brightness to the sober collection. Inspired by nature, the designer used leaf motifs in a jumpsuit, a long top and floor-length skirt. Abstract prints in black and grey were seen in a plunging short dress, matching jackets paired with a mini-skirt and high-waist loose pants. An abstract woman was featured in a pencil skirt and sheer tops. Zambelli created beige sheer-chiffon outfits with geometric prints covering the bare essentials as each look was complemented with ankle-length leather boots.

Moving on to Mexican-based San Andres, whose Fall collection boasted of subtle and feminine silhouettes that were drenched in a wide array of colors ranging from burnt pink, cobalt blue, deep mustard, metallic olive and jet black. With a unique design aesthetic, a lot of attention was paid to the extensive cuts and drapes, realized with high-quality Italian fabrics. Textured tunics were clasped to the waist with quirky metallic belts and paired with color-blocked straight-fit skirts. Single-breasted cabans were accompanied by a colorful shearling collar, as metallic pumps with fur detailing became the perfect accessory match. Patch worked fur coats were worn over crinkled tweed blouses and long pleated skirts. Deep V-neck tunic dresses were followed by slim-fit silk blouses and tapered woolen trousers. Cap-sleeved metallic A-lines were matched with geometric-patterned fur stoles and modern cat-eye frames.

Day 7 of the Italian fiesta ended with Fatima Val’s edgy and androgynous-appealing collection. Baggy and masculine silhouettes were shown with opulent use of wintry material like leather and shearling. Exotic fur was used in winter coats and was also found on sleeves and necklines of selective pieces. A range of garments was showcased in limited colors of black and red-orange. The current rage on the Autumn/Winter runways, the cape also made its presence felt. The looks were bold and rebellious as strands of hair covered their faces identically. The looks were accessorized with black leather boots.