Monthly Archives: September 2015

Monisha Jaising at Lakme Fashion Week W/F’15

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Monisha Jaising’s “Riviera” collection was an amalgamation of Indian and western ensembles which were elegant and rich in glamour.

The designer modernized the Riviera look of the 1960s and 1970s. Her collection included lots of bright and sparkly colors with a lot of glitter in each of her outfit. Fitting silhouettes, mid-thigh statements and plunging necklines was what her collection was all about.

The show started with a white mirror work swimwear which was followed by a white corset sheath and jacket then moved onto kurtis with various leather mirror work orange pants. Then it was turn of the midis in shades of sun yellow, green with mirror work.

There was array of one-shoulder gowns, racer-back dresses and halters with the heavy zardozi bands. The well-cut maroon and bottle green sequined blazers with denims added to the ready-to-wear aspect of the show, of which the white tabard dress with gold accent was the high point.

The assorted gowns had deep plunging neckline, hip-high slits and sexy drapes. The final sand colored trio comprised plunge neck mini, a kimono option and a cross over sensuous gown.
Showstopper, Ujjwala Raut strutted the ramp in a breathtaking sheer net crystal drenched, long sleeved gown.

Nikasha Tawadey at Lakme Fashion Week W/F’15

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Inspired by the life of the Budapest born Sher-Gil sisters, Indira and Amrita, Nikasha Tawadey’s ‘Indira Et Amrita’ showcased a great blend east and the west.

The silhouettes were fun and feisty recreating the 1920’s magic. The fabrics featured were hand woven brocades and Maheshwari and sumptuous silks. The color story was absolutely feminine with shades of pink that ranged from wine, rose to dead rose, biscuit and tobacco. The designer skillfully used geometric patterns, vintage lily of the valley, scallops and cherry blossom prints on the garments.

Striking pieces were brocade blouses with embellished seams and innovative silk jersey draped sari skirt with off shoulder draped top. Jumpsuits, bias cut double tiered sari inspired tops, cowl pants with string blouses, fringed kimonos and Sharara pants formed a great mix of fusion wear. The saris had fringes on the edges or on blouses reviving the charm of 20s era.

The all black printed floral line featured midi skirt with flapper top and 3D embellishments, a one-shoulder layered draped gown, and asymmetric layered top. The vivacious fuchsia line had brocade top, cowl dhoti pants, tulle sari and one-shoulder tasseled gown.

The outfits were complemented by accessories from Nikasha Pink accessories made with pearls, feathers, fringes, printed and embroidered fabrics.

Anand Kabra at Lakme Fashion Week W/F’15

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Anand Kabra unleashed his fabulous collection which talked about effortless style and modernism.

For this matchless collection, Anand opted for calssic clean silhouettes and color pallet consisting of earthy stones and pristine white, pink, sand, chartreuse, forest, stripes and neutral black. The lineup showed clever juxtaposition of prints, textures and embroidery. The garments were bedecked with hand painting, handmade lace and some very opulent 3D embroidery.

The show started with a long sleeved high collar dress, followed by multi-striped loose pants and slit leg jumpsuit along with floral, printed line of capes, tunics, cross-over blouses and jackets. A knee-length floral kimono with dhoti pants, a dolman sleeve short top and a sheer double layered kaftan grabbed the attention of the audience.

Draped black satin and lace blouse, an ombré peach/black pants, wide slit skirt, sari worn with a bias cut jacket and a long embroidered coat with red/orange shaded pant and top was a stylish end to the show.

Urvashi Kaur at Lakme Fashion Week W/F’15

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Urvashi Kaur’s ‘Pathika’ displayed a creative exploration that synthesizes traditional Indian textiles with the dynamism of contemporary styling.

The silhouettes were flowy yet structured. Slight hues of light and airy colours like ecru, cream and dusty white were infused with grey and hints of blush. The silhouettes came to life with the use of and ethnic weaving technique Jamdani along with other techniques of Shibori and Kantha. Fabrics like Khadi, wool, denims, cotton and linen were graced with tie-dye motifs crated using the dip dyeing technique.

Impressions of peek-a-boo knife pleats and cleverly placed accordion pleats were also hinted at in the compilation. Clothes like the grey chevron maxi with pleating featured a wide border and the mute pink asymmetrical jumpsuit with a solitary sleeve along with the Obi-belted sleek saris complemented the collection with sophistication.

Kanika Goyal at Lakme Fashion Week W/F’15

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Kanika Goyal’s futuristic collection “Bio:Sonic” reinvented the combination of man and machine.

The collection brought a Metamorphosis through its color palette featuring subtle ivory, powder blue, pink, gallant green, cranberry and bold rust. For the gorgeous creations the designer also merged various textured fabrics like leather, fur and mesh forming a stunning pattern.

The men’s wear range brought tailored suits, structured flare, fitted long coats and boxy sweatshirts. Minimal aesthetics and asymmetrical gowns were the highlight for women’s wear along with formal suits spotted in the collection. Sharp cuts, edgy hemlines and digitally printed T-shirts made an impactful statement speaking of revolution.

Masaba Gupta at Lakme Fashion Week W/F’15

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Masaba Gupta revealed a brush strokes collection titled “On Your Mark”, inspired by superlative art pieces.

The silhouettes were fluid and clean. Adding brilliance to the collection were water colour splashes and chalk accents that merged beautifully with relaxed brush strokes. The basic color pallet was comprised of red, mustard, white and black. The abstract prints prominent in the collection were the horses face and the starting blocks on the race track.

Highpoints of the collection were will-powered long tubes, one- shoulder flared tiny tops teamed with soft easy cropped pants, relaxed deconstructed coat, and asymmetric shirts. The white tiered maxi with bib front also appeared in a print; while the hip length white coat had a stark almost medical look. Other enticing looks were a front tie maxi shirt, baby doll poncho dress, cape with tulle pants and saris with fitted dresses or mini skirts and blouses.

Showstopper, Sooraj Pancholi sashayed confidently in a black and white printed jacket with a two button tab closure, white shirt and dark trousers.

Nitya Arora at Lakme Fashion Week W/F’15

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Highly inspired by Gothic architecture, Nitya Arora presented her collection ‘Victoria’ which had an array of opulent hard hitting stylish jewelleries.

Models dressed in a gothic façade walked the ramp showing jewellery in brass and gun metal, with tassels, feathers and coloured stones. Swarovski crystals, semi-precious and glass recreated the stain glass effects on the jewellery, while pearls added the glamour to the ornaments.

Further there were dazzling array of head gear, harnesses, bracelets, belts, broaches, big shoulder dusters and lots of face framing ornaments. Ornaments like the floor reaching tasselled belts, silver crowns, jewelled head bands and colossal Maang Tikka along with simple cuff rings created the unconventional chic look.