Ujjawal Dubey at Lakme Fashion Week W/F ’16
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Wendell Rodricks at Lakme Fashion Week W/F ’16
Review
Wendell Rodricks presented the Trapezoid collection based on the Trapezoid shape that has been in use since ancient times. Schulen Fernandes for Wendell Rodricks, explored it in a fashion collection that celebrates this ancient form rarely applied to fashion. Using the form as is and in innovative isosceles and parallelogram styles, garments take shape based on the trapezoid’s various possibilities in silhouette and style details.
The layered looks use sheer X-Ray effects to advantage, blending an ultra-feminine palette of pastels. Trapezoid shapes morph onto pin tucks, sewn dotted lines and pattern pieces that create a unique newness on the Indian female form. This shape is perfect for all Indian sizes who tend to have a torso smaller than the hip. In a vast fabric array that uses linen, cotton, light crepes, georgette, paper silk, jacquard and damask, Trapezoid uses twelve weaves. It is the custom made fabrics at the core of the collection that are most exciting. Natural Bemberg weave which is natural viscose that feels like silk, striped Chanderi striped silk cotton, Kerala custom weave cottons, natural dyed Bengal cotton weaves, Malkha cotton and Eco fabric dyed with flowers from the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai.
During the show Wendell Rodricks handed over his label to Schulen Fernandes who will design the label from now on while Rodricks will continue to work and help in the studio focusing on the Moda Goa Musuem, other design projects and steer the label to greater heights with Schulen Fernandes.
Jayesh Sachdev & Rixi Bhatia at Lakme Fashion Week W/F ’16
Review
Rixi Bhatia and Jayesh Sachdev, ‘Madness’ by Quirkbox was the first ever mix of Motion Imagery, Fashion and Image Mapping Fashion, shown in India.
This very high tech visual adventure turned the venue into an Art Gallery when art, fashion technology and music were fused to give the audience an unforgettable fashion thrill. Quirkbox displayed four garments along with face mapping, motion graphics and projections. A few models featured were visualised for the Motion Graphic Imagery by Anibrain; while the other segment had ‘Madness’ with Art Prints presented by Quirkbox as Wearable Art.
‘Madness’ had a clash of prints, colours and metal structures, yet relaxed silhouettes appeared with intense textiles and colour blocking. Quirkbox used fluid fabrics like crêpe and georgette with digital Art prints for a luxe sports look that recreated the 80’s feel of disco to metallic pop art patches that all spelt of a Mad quotient.
Kiran & Meghna at Lakme Fashion Week W/F ’16
Review
Myoho, by Kiran and Meghna, known for their meticulous play of Indian weaves, showcased ‘Sandalwood’ collection, introducing a new dimension channelling vintage decadence.
The collection echoed European fashion influence from the pre-independence era in India, creating a heady medley of flapper chic, Victorian decadence and desi sophistication, with tiers, exaggerated circular ruffles and pleat details on relaxed, feminine and subtly dramatic silhouettes.
The collection features drop waist silhouettes; styled as dresses and kurtas, and exaggerated sleeves with layers, raised floral embroideries and batik bold floral motif added a touch of vintage drama.
Designers Kiran and Meghna, have injected a sense of richness by introducing textured gold prints & Benarasi weaves along with classics, like moonga silks and chanderis. The colour palette ranges from icy greys to eye catching pinks and coffee browns, crafted in hand-woven moonga silk, tussar and tissue jamawar.
Manish Malhotra at Lakme Fashion Week W/F ’16
Review
Manish Malhotra’s glittering collection of occasion wear was a spotlight on Indian craftsmanship combined with modern silhouettes for a stylish, young bridal entourage.
The designer showcased its signature resham threadwork, clustered sequins and intricate hand embroidery on dramatic trails and off-shoulder capes, alongside floral motifs. Replete with avant-garde twists – there were jacket-saris; lehengas paired with sheer crop blouses and draped dupattas on contemporary anarkalis.
Elaborately detailed long tunics worn over cigarette pants and majestic, flowing backless gowns effortlessly brought the classic and contemporary together.
For the modern gentleman, the collection presented textured velvet bandhgalas, structured jackets and vests paired with Jodhpur pants. The elegant outfits were styled with pocket-squares, jewelled buttons and embroidered silk scarves.
karishma Shahani Khan at Lakme Fashion Week W/F ’16
IMC Ladies Hosts Women Entrepreneur’s Exhibition
The IMC’s Ladies’ Wing celebrated its Golden Juiblee to presents their much awaited Women Entrepreneurs’ (WE) Exhibition, on August 23-24, at the Dome @ NSCI in Mumbai.
The two-day exhibition created a distinguished name for itself as a coveted shopping destination, patronised by Mumbai’s elite, with an enviable melange of products that range from lifestyle and fashion to food and more. In keeping with the IMC’s mission to provide relevant platforms for creativity and enterprise in women the exhibition will see 195 skilled women from across the country, who do not have a retail presence, showing exclusively designed apparel and bespoke jewellery, lifestyle, personal care, gourmet, home décor products and much more.
Drawing support from celebrities, this year’s the exhibition was inaugurated by Bollywood Actress, Sonam Kapoor, joined by the illustrious Australian swimmer, winner of 3 Olympic Gold Medals, Stephanie Rice, along with Pinky Reddy, Rashmi Thackrey, Reshma-Suleiman Merchant, Kanika Kapoor, Bhagyashree, Juhi Chawla, Shaina NC, and many others.
Archita to Present Banaras at LFW WF16
Banaras is one of the richest cities in terms of culture, heritage and arts. Its specifically known for the self-glittering woven textiles which has hit the floors of fashion with eccentricity, elegance with glamour.
Hyderabad is no less acknowledged for its incredible history. For its monuments, pearls and regality since it’s been a city with modernization accepted by all generations.
Our collection is collaboration of two spiritually and culturally affluent cities ‘banaras’ from north and Hyderabad from south. The hues “red”, “green”, “gold” and “elephant” motifs in our embellishment with zardosi enhancements have been determined to refer to the ancient and indigenous lifestyles of the two.
The blend of traditionalism and modernism of the two cities from North and South have inspired us to feature such resplendent ensemble with the amalgamation of raw silks, gold tissue and banarasis to showcase a contemporary bridal idea.
Sumona’s Baluchori story for LFW Wf16
Sumona’s design concept for the Festive/Winter2016 collection of Lakme Fashion Week is the “Revival of the Baluchari”. It is inspired by the philosophy behind the label that juxtaposes the old with the new.
The motifs are mainly derived from social & religious customs, depictions from scenes of Mahabharat and Ramayana and they had a square design in the pallu with paisley motifs and white outlining of the motifs.
The collection consists of modern silhouettes comprise a range of outfits from western floor lengths to traditional lehengas. The color palette ranges from classic creams, reds, magentas and gold to edgy blacks considering the winter month.
The artwork and techniques used in this collection are the Japanese kirigami self on self-work, zardozi embroidery and aari grace work which enhances the look of the Baluchari in elegant and subtle ways. The collection is crafted with elegance and grandeur to make the outfits appropriate for both day and night wear making them a flexible piece in woman’s wardrobe.
Sanjukta Dutta LFW WF 16 Collection Preview
Sanjukta Dutta’s collection is culmination of the culture and religion of Assam. The motifs are based on the theme of richness and cultural heritage, like Sutradhar (the anchor of Assamese Bhaona, the one act show on Vaishnovite Movement by Saint Sankardeva), which takes an inspirations of Tea Gardens, Fauna of Kaziranga, Flora of North East, Fishing women, Weavers, Jhapi(traditional hat), the integrity and true communal harmony and tranquility of Assam.
The colours used are white, beige and grey, which connects to the nature, combined and converted into MEKHELA CHADOR, the traditional garment of Assamese women.
Sanjukta works includes ‘Pat’ that is mulberry silk, ‘Muga’, a very rare and high quality of silk, which is only found in Assam and is naturally golden in color and ‘Tussar’ that has a rich beige-gold colour and lovely texture.
