Monthly Archives: March 2015
Mandira Bedi at Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015
Review
In her latest collection, Mandira merged tradition with some innovative embellishments and turned each sari into a timeless piece. Every stunning piece had touch of Banaras.
The designer created magic through intricately interwoven gold, silver, zari and brocade on saris. She brought polka in halter patterns and big bows to highlight the perfect sari.
Models marched down the ramp in a white and pink border, silk sari with a giant flower appliqué on the pallav, saris with luxurious gold, yellow, pink, magenta, orange assorted silk and brocade borders. Two toned versions with solid and brocade mix were another alternative. Multi borders appeared on net, while the tulle segment looked glamorous with varying appliqué options.
The look which enthralled the audience was a glittering red silk sari with a turquoise blouse.
Pankaj & Nidhi at Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015
Review
The duo showcased a colorful collection inspired from the traditional Iznik pottery of Turkey. They enhanced their inspiration with multi-colored fractal images and Op-Art patterns.
Very western silhouettes were seen in shades of mint, black, white, coral and grey. Fabrics like silk chiffon, textured organza, dupion and double jersey were enriched with engineered prints and intricate appliqués.
Models glided down the ramp in tops with long tails teamed with pure white shorts, body suits under shirt waister dresses, edgy cropped tops, long sleeved and column gowns with low backs. The dolman sleeve silhouette appeared for dresses with empire line cuts or just plain shifts.
A melon sack dress, will-power gowns, 3D work on mint outfits, white long shirt with tonal embellishments, a bat sleeve white top and the asymmetrical cape and white cropped pant worn with a bandeau top were eye-catching. Tantalizing slits appeared for long maxis giving the creations a great formal look.
Nishka Lulla at Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015
Kunal Rawal at Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015
Payal Singhal at Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015
Review
Taking inspiration from the Sheesh Mahal in Amer Fort in Rajasthan, Payal Singhal’s collection was all about innovative and fresh intricate patterns and fine detailed mirror works that brought alive the walls of the palace on the ramp.
The collection incorporated soft hues of coral, blush, ecru and grey. Royal fabrics like Dupion silk, cotton, mul, tulle and silk organza were festooned with exquisite retro floral and geometric prints.
Churidar-skirt, low crotch pants with mosaic mirror work choli, embroidered sharara pants, and the off-shoulder choli with lehenga with a mirror cutwork waist belt made a striking impact on the ramp. Tiny body-con cholis, kurta with short silk jacket and silk cape with zardosi embroidery, fluid maxis and stylish palazzos were the perfect treat for summers.
Leather appliqués on the sari border, grey silk cropped top wore on a gorgeous lehenga with zardosi work and spike silver leather appliqués left the audience mesmerized. A blush Dupion silk choli was teamed with lehenga decorated with zardosi and leather appliqué and net dupatta.
Kanika Saluja Choudhry at Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015
SS Surya at Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015
Review
Designer Surya Sarkar’s wonderful collection was his interpretation of heaven and purity. The designer made us explore into the space of illusion and imagination with his collection that showcased lots of white and sophisticated masterpieces.
Color like ivory-white, offset along with outstanding patterns gave a touch of elegance and calmness to the creations. Imparting an edgy and 3D look were simple yet dazzling elements like flowers, leaves, birds and lions.
The line had a white artistically structured playsuit with 3D motifs was a sight to behold on the platform along with a Chinese collared sleeveless fishtailed gown with an exceptionally long trail that swept the audience of their feet. The collection brought other attractive flowing gowns, dresses with leave motifs, hotpants and jackets with flower designs.
Rimi Nayak at Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015
Review
Cartography, the art of making maps was the main idea behind Rimi Nayak’s latest collection. The line brought amazing design that made travel around the globe more stylish and comfortable.
Ensembles were bedecked with intricate surface embellishment and prints that were specially designed by a Bengali typeface. Stunning design pattern and artwork along with geometrical shapes in daring hues of blue and green created an abstract collection of maps. The collection introduced some outstanding classic silhouettes on the ramp.
Hand-carfted techniques like batik, cutwork, thread-texturing and hand-embroidery made fabrics like georgette, crépe, handloom cotton and satin come alive.
Models glided down the runway in stunning long resort-wear dresses, draped jackets, summer tunics, trousers and tops along with flared gowns. A Striking sky blue suit dress with full sleeves and pockets left the audience mesmerized. A colored sari with a navy blue base and mottled pallav was other interesting and splendid creation.
Ken Ferns at Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015
Review
Designer Ken Ferns took the crowd to the world of illusions, dreams and broken memories with his poetic and stylish collection.
The flower Poppy, symbol of sleep, peace and death was abstracted from color to cut to make a fashion statement that is unique and chic. Combination of spectacular textured materials like luxurious crépe, georgette, organza and suiting fabrics made the designs come alive. Shades like black, white, poppy red and blue gave a monochromatic look to the collection.
An innovative design that impressed the viewers was a cut-out sweetheart corset adjoined with a pencil skirt and a sheer cropped jacket draped over it. A monochromatic suit with a crisp white shirt and embellished buttons was eye-catching and fabulous.
