Monthly Archives: March 2016

Sulakshana Monga at Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

by  Deesha Bondre

Sulakshana Monga’s Autumn Winter collection for 2016 was delicate, ethereal and dramatic. With hues of whites and gold, she created floor-lengths gowns that were intricate and almost romantic.

Garments were primarily made out of silk, satin and a lot of details made out of lace and mesh. Strategically placed embellishments were tone-on-tone and floral in nature. . The ballroom gowns were either pleated, striped and with a slit right in the front of the skirt. Ruffled necklines accentuated grace to the garments. The looks were styled with slim belts, lace gloves, nude makeup and a milkmaid braid.

The looks for men’s’ wear consisted of ankle length silk trousers and formal jackets, both in black and white.

With garments overflowing with elegance and grace, the couture collection made for a dream-like sequence.

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Joy Mitra at Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

by  Deesha Bondre

With gorgeous prints and embellished garments seen throughout, the Joy Mitra collection for Autumn Winter 2016 was anything but understated. The collection consisted of kurtas, long jackets, ghagras, kaftans, cholis and gowns in silk. Floral embellishments and block printing was also seen in the collection.

While the gowns had an umpire waist, the long kurtas had a simple straight cut. With a low cut in the back, the cholis added a feminine touch. Tone on tone kaftans and dhoti pants made for an elegant but graceful look. The long slitten kurtas with heavy embellishment at the torso were interestingly styled over flared ghagras
All the looks were styled with a silk scarf at the neck. The designer chose different hues of green, red and blue for his entire collection.

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Kartikeya at Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

by  Aanchal Pugalia

Exaggeration of emotions, love, lust, exuberance, drama and motion was Nitin Kartikeya’s collection this year at AIFWAW’16. His inspiration from the Baroque era was mind baffling and exquisite. The quixotic depiction of the prodigal era was interesting as well as inimitable. It was hard to decide for the best garment out all the classic pieces of work. They were exceptional to the core and not for a second did our eyes got off from them.

Adding traditional and mythical elements to the outfits was the design philosophy for this year. The audience was perplexed on seeing this amazing execution of thoughts taken from the baroque art and architecture. Velvet and net were the leading materials used to depict the art form colloquially. The garments were a perfect mixture of intricate applique and hand embroidery with the designer’s signature French knots, all with beautiful ombre shades which blended old world charm with the modern world lust. Double toned fabrics added a gothic feel to the collection. We saw bodysuit combined with capes, peplums, polo necks, ruffled hemlines and power shoulders which stumped right into our hearts. The colours used were directly picked from the theme and consisted olive green, yellow, black, wine and gold.

The opulence and grandeur of the Baroque era was consistent throughout the show and introduced us to the forgotten beauty of the eon.

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Jaya Rathore at Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

by  Aanchal Pugalia

History repeats itself and so does fashion. Jaya Rathore’s line titled “Containment” wants our mind to appreciate the cyclic journey from the conscious to the sub conscious through embroidery, print, silhouette and textile. Containment of our traditions and history is what makes this year’s collection luxurious.

Hand crafted textiles, simple lines and thoughtful detailing on premium fabrics like organza, tusser and quilt made the collection eye-catching. We saw long dresses, wraps, palazzos and peek-a-boo sarees in the most delicate way. Tassels were the most dominant item paired up dresses, sarees and peek-a-boos. Bomber jackets also made entry into the show but saw a quick exit. Asymmetrical dresses and baggi trousers were also evident of the historical connection with the line. The most prominent colours were green, purple and violet. Shaded dresses, cholis and razer back were unique among the collection.

Containment here implies the absorption of our old values and heritage in synchronization with the modern world and techniques.

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Dolly J at Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

by  Aanchal Pugalia

Love never fades; it may be gone for a period of time but is forever. Dolly J’s AIFWAW’16 collection brings out feeling of fading love. The collection showcased the deep need of longing romance through soothing colours and open silhouettes. The nostalgia and mystery associated with the past love makes this collection to look forward for.

The collection targets the chic and sophisticated of women of today using relaxed and soft fabrics with prints and embroidery that makes us go livid. We see butterfly prints and bare satin clothes which are exquisite. Winged sleeves with body fitting silhouette, off shoulders, collared dresses and pant dresses amused us at the show.Lehengas to cocktail gowns all of them were immensely exclusive and added a new touch to each outfit. Ruffles, asymmetric sleeves and puffed shoulders added smidge glamour to the show. The palette varied from rose gold to maroon to coffee brown to lavender. These colours flattered us with the correct choice of fabrics and designs.

This year’s line gave us some amazing attires to guise at. The alluring amalgamation of nature with love honestly took our souls on sky and spoilt our hearts. Gaze through the collection and decide for yourself about the incredible line and yes don’t be stunned, because that what it will do to you.

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Love birds by Amrita khanna at Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

by  Deesha Bondre

Lovebirds seemed to be the front runner for minimalism at the AIFWAW this year. With boxy silhouettes, colour blocking and bright colours, the collection managed to captivate the audience from the word ‘go.’

With a majority of the collection consisting of easy separates like jumpers, trousers, caped cardigans and shirts, the garments were layered interestingly for an eclectic effect. Woollens and knits in bright colours were one the most interesting elements in the collection. They’re sure to add colour to the dull & gloomy winter days.
Midi dresses and robes with minimal tailoring were also seen throughout the collection. The looks were styled with stocking, boots and fluffy woollen scarves. The designers used blacks, whites, reds and yellows and different hues of blues throughout for the collection.

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Aneeth Arora at Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

by  Deesha Bondre

In a typical péro -esque manner, the label’s latest Autumn Winter collection was loaded with cuteness. Inspired by the Pippi Longstocking, (protagonist of a series of children’s book), the collection saw a lot of breathable silhouettes, gingham, stripes, polka dot, denim and red poppy motifs.

With an enactment of a school classroom, models strutted around wearing knee length socks, a freckled face and gravity defying pigtails. Much like the inspiration, the collection included easy-going garments like bell-sleeved blouses, boxy culottes, umpire waist skirts and oversized overcoats. The colour palette was limited to black, white, red and blue.

The jackets seemed to have an element of duality, with prints on both sides of the garment. Denim jackets with red poppy motifs and positive slogans also made an appearance. With little ruffle details, the collection saw a little more of the school girl charm.

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Namrata Joshipura at Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

by  Deesha Bondre

Glitz, glam and power – the latest Autumn Winter collection by Namrata Joshipura was all that and a spectacle to look at. With Bollywood starlet, Athiya Shetty as the showstopper, the show’s energy rose to another level. Inspired by the colourful and stylish city of New York, it was Joshipura’s glamorous take on the city’s popular street style fashion.

The collection included a lot of sheath dresses, bodysuits, jumpsuits, rompers, long shirts, jackets, culottes, skirts and gowns. They were embellished with sequined tone-on-tone work, beads and long tassels at the shoulders and the back. Lace hemline and tulle skirts made out of lace and mesh added elegance to the power-packed collection.

The designer said the colour palette was inspired by Maybelline’s new lip colour launch, Lip Gradation. It had a lot of deep reds, berry tones, grape and wine used in ombré gradation.

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Shikha and Vinita at Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

by  Deesha Bondre

Shikha Grover and Vinita Adhikari of ILK are known for their collections that drive inspiration that are completely unique. Choosing ‘Pointellism’ as their muse, the autumn winter collection of 2016, ‘Dot on a Walk’ explored the namesake technique.

With printed opaque fabrics, the collection consisted of sarees, twin sets, pleated skirts, kaftans, mesh blouses, loosely fitted jumpsuits and ankle length trousers. Be it dotted prints, or surface embellishments, the garments saw an element of pointillism throughout the collection. Motifs of flowers, leaves and the world map were made using the technique. Striped garments and apron styled outerwear were also seen in the collection.

The colour palette mainly consisted of blacks, whites, blues, peach and aqua. The embellishments and prints on the garment were both in contrasting colours and tone-on-tone.

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Ragini Ahuja at Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

by  Deesha Bondre

Ragini Ahuja’s Autumn Winter collection of 2016 was contemporary, androgynous and easy going – much like her signature style. The collection consisted mainly of easy separates in earthy hues. Loose trousers, bodices, straight cut dresses, kurtas, pencil skirts and a variety of outerwear were seen throughout the collection.

The garments were accentuated with windowpane checks, stripes, chevron, tassels, ruffles and flower motifs. The looks were styled with oxfords, barrettes in black and red and belts that were often left open.

The boxy silhouettes and comfortable drapes were in sync with the minimalistic revolution the taken on by the fashion world. The collection’s colour palette included different hues of browns, greys, red and black.

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