Monthly Archives: October 2016

Anupama Dayal show at AIFWSS17

pics by – Utkarsh Malviya 

Reviews by – Mehak Batra

Opened with a beats of the sea, this show was a beach party altogether. The designer’s S/S ’17 show focused on the seaport culture of the city Calcutta.
While the models’ faces were kept minimal, all attention was drawn to the eyes by putting bold eyeliner. The hair was in free braids as to signifying the ever-changing motions of the sea.

The collection primarily consisted of shift dresses, maxi and midi dresses that were free-flowing on the models’ bodies.

‘The Pirates of Calcutta’, a name very aptly given to the collection, screamed the sea life and everything around it. Chiffon and georgette blends were used to give the fluidity it possesses. Recent trends like multi-coloured pom-poms were placed carefully on accessories. Interesting elements like rope used as an anklet truly brought the soul of the concept. The colour scheme inspired by the ceramic trade that captures the essence of seaport trading was used. There were avant-garde headgears and sun-hats presented to fulfil the vibe. Loose shaped like kimono sleeves and high-low hemline were combined with cinched waists to balance the equation. Other trends like high-neck, ruffles, cold-shoulder were used to provide a much needed contemporary twist to the collection. The mixing and matching of prints and patterns gave a fresh view to the collection.

Inspiration can come from something very close to you heart. The designer has shown how interpretation of something so personal can become mulita-functional collection and woo many hearts.

Shikha and Vinita show at AIFWSS17

pics by – Utkarsh Malviya 

The show commenced with the spotlight at the entrance which highlighted the first outfit of the show. The collection was rooted to the the culture and tradition of its belonging. Also the collection seemed to have an element of enchanted forest incorporated in it.

The collection showcased interesting 3D motifs with prints, embroideries and handmade textures. The prints and patterns were centred around leaves, flowers and twigs. There was a mix of opaque and translucent fabrics like chiffon, silk, cotton, linen and crepe. X- Ray fabrics and nets were also incorporated to give a very elegant and feminine element to the the whole collection. The collection was largely dominated by the combinations of sky blue with beige, but other colours like rustic brown, maroon, and bottle green were also presented. It essentially focussed on providing the contemporary designs for women at global disposal. There were crew neck shirts paired with high waist pants, straight fit dress with netted flowy hemlines, to add a very Elizabethan touch paper bag waist could also be spotted paired interestingly with bolero jackets. With its novel, youthful and detailed aesthetic, the collection aimed to add a touch of handmade textures, which has been the brand’s signature. The garments also suggest a soft grunge feel. To complete the look the models wore a messy bun which intensified the feminine look with their own identity.

The collection was very wearable and innovative. The brand interprets style with energy for their clientele which was very well reflected in their runway collection.

Pranav Mishra & Shyma Shetty show at AIFWSS17

pics by – Utkarsh Malviya 

The collection was inspired by the socio-political and economic atmosphere of the contemporary times which is far from ideal. It celebrates the strength of the influencers and the individual.

This collection has an androgynous feel which imparts the strength and an identity to the whole collection. The show commenced with the red lights all over which is the colour of power and anger. The models were sporting a messy bun along this the glossy eye lids which created a very interesting look. The collection had colour tones like earthy brown, reds, muted greys and mustard. Fringed hemlines were spotted which actually gave the outfits a very hippie look. Fabrics like pure silk velvets and satins were taken forward from the last season to this one. Silhouettes had a very retro feel as they were undefined and loose fit. On a black on black outfit a tiger was created with the red sequin which again imparted the theme of strength to the collection and made it look distinct. Outfits like dropped down waist dresses, Capri pants with bolero jackets, collared shirts with shorts anti-fit dresses essentially comprised the collection. In terms of embellishment, they experimented with the 3D handmade surfaces which looked innovative. The collection is effortlessly styled with summer layers in luxe fabrics with classic Huemn handmade embellishment techniques, creating a delicate yet powerful feel, making individual pieces bold, yet easy to wear and style.

All in all the collection had a separate scream of a retro-cool, androgynous vibe and classic silhouettes are reinterpreted with varsity and atheleisure detail.

Ragini Ahuja show at AIFWSS17

pics by – Utkarsh Malviya

Reviews by – Vanshika Garg 

The show started with the cluster of models standing at the entrance and then disseminating. The inspiration taken was completely translated into the easy fabrics and the relaxed silhouettes which she has used throughout her collection.

A very neutral palette of navy blue, muted grey, earthy brown and black with a pop of red takes over the collection. This season the designers have presented long line silhouettes like duster jackets, shirts, maxi dresses, high waist peddle pushers and empire waist ankle length dresses. The whole collection also oozes out a very Victorian feel which may be due to the colour combinations or due to the quality of the sheer translucent fabrics. It was really interesting how she played around with the layering of crop tops and pants with the X-ray fabric kurta over the top. There has also been a use of bohemian motifs, geometric graph patterns with their signature style of animal prints and stripes. The hairstyle was a messy hairdo which was doing full justice to the look and the clothes. The collection was very wearable with the sense of style adjusted at the same time. As the outfits were kept to a level of minimalism, she played around with different kinds of necks and sleeves giving a very artsy feel to the whole collection.

They have translated their inspiration of “oversized contemporary Indian” into undefined silhouetted with the funky details.

Best of Street Style from #AIFWSS17

Day 1

As five day of Fashion extravaganza kicks off in New Delhi, there is lot of sartorial inspiration off the catwalks, and the street styles lives on. We bring you our favorites from the day1:

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Day 2

Well, adding eccentricity to the cultural capital of the country, is Amazon India Fashion Week’s street style. The City consistently delivers some of the best outfit inspiration from bloggers, fashionistas and influencers :

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Michael Kors Holiday 2017

Michael kors bring Getaway glamour to its Resort 2017 Michael Kors Collection, shot by Mario Testino. “Destination dressing is the best of all worlds,” says Michael Kors. “This collection is about clothes for the slopes, the city and the beach, dressing that combines high-impact glamour and t-shirt ease.”

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Testino shot Anja Rubik seated in the back of a vintage speedboat, with the sun on her skin and the water sparkling behind her. The clothes and accessories, with their effortless silhouettes, luxurious fabrics and geometric details like grommets and rings, capture the clean, easy mood of the season.

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While Models Taylor Hill and Emmy Rappe were photographed by Testino amidst the energy and opulence of Las Vegas, highlighting the season’s rich colors, luxe textures and irresistible shine.

Ashish n Soni show at AIFWSS17

pics by – Utkarsh Malviya 

Reviews by – Mehak Batra 

‘A monochromatic distortion’

A much awaited show, this one wooed the audience to a new level. Asymmetry and monochrome were the key elements of this extravaganza.

Well-tailored structured suits were a staple seen throughout line-up. The make-up for the shows involved bold smoky eyes for Ashish Soni and a minimalist white strip on the head for Rajesh Singh. Both the shows had very upbeat instrumental music.

The collection sported a wide variety of checks, tartan and gingham. The ‘mix print’ fad also bloomed its petals as stripes were mixed with the ever-classic polka and checks. There were Indian hand-embroidered motifs displayed eloquently on menswear and womenswear. While huge trends like bell sleeves and cold shoulder took the first place is shaping the blouses, there was a peplum comeback seen on the ramp. Puff-sleeves top-wear also sighted various times. Jewellery and accessories remained simple and raw. Experimenting with raw silver jewellery was a calculated yet bold step taken by the designers. There was an unkempt feel to the designs as silver studded army-boots were paired up with sophisticated sarees and suits. As catchy as it gets, men wore man-skirts with asymmetric hemlines to blur the line between men’s and women’s fashion. Hand-woven woolikats and their blends were profusely used to bring alive the heritage of the country on the ramp. While knee-high socks and Mary jane belly shoes provided a little party to the eyes, waists cinched with shiny leather belts didn’t hurt them either. Glitter sparkled in all its glory as the designers went all in with festive season.

Prints, embroidery, sparkle and structure, all that while maintaining the monochrome, it’s something only these two could have pulled off. Elegance with a hint of sparkle was translated well in the sparkling eyes of the audience.

Rajesh Pratap Singh show at AIFWSS17

pics by – Utkarsh Malviya 

Reviews by – Mehak Batra 

‘A monochromatic distortion’

A much awaited show, this one wooed the audience to a new level. Asymmetry and monochrome were the key elements of this extravaganza.

Well-tailored structured suits were a staple seen throughout line-up. The make-up for the shows involved bold smoky eyes for Ashish Soni and a minimalist white strip on the head for Rajesh Singh. Both the shows had very upbeat instrumental music.

The collection sported a wide variety of checks, tartan and gingham. The ‘mix print’ fad also bloomed its petals as stripes were mixed with the ever-classic polka and checks. There were Indian hand-embroidered motifs displayed eloquently on menswear and womenswear. While huge trends like bell sleeves and cold shoulder took the first place is shaping the blouses, there was a peplum comeback seen on the ramp. Puff-sleeves top-wear also sighted various times. Jewellery and accessories remained simple and raw. Experimenting with raw silver jewellery was a calculated yet bold step taken by the designers. There was an unkempt feel to the designs as silver studded army-boots were paired up with sophisticated sarees and suits. As catchy as it gets, men wore man-skirts with asymmetric hemlines to blur the line between men’s and women’s fashion. Hand-woven woolikats and their blends were profusely used to bring alive the heritage of the country on the ramp. While knee-high socks and Mary jane belly shoes provided a little party to the eyes, waists cinched with shiny leather belts didn’t hurt them either. Glitter sparkled in all its glory as the designers went all in with festive season.

Prints, embroidery, sparkle and structure, all that while maintaining the monochrome, it’s something only these two could have pulled off. Elegance with a hint of sparkle was translated well in the sparkling eyes of the audience.

Pratima Pandey show at AIFWSS17

pics by – Utkarsh Malviya 

Reviews by – Vanshika Garg 

“PROMISES”

The show commenced at a very soothing note as there was saxophone music playing with the short movie about the chanderi fabric. This mood was carried forward with the slight shift of tempo as it got a tad bit energetic to mark the entry of the models.

The collection laid emphasis on the natural fabrics and indigenous embroidery techniques. Fabrics like silk, cotton, chanderi silk, linen and crepe dominated the collection. Straight fit kurtas were popular in her collection as she presented different kinds of kurtas- collared neck with three-fourth sleeves, crew neck with rolled up sleeves, kurtas with floral embroidery and sheer kurtas over A-line pleated dress and cup sleeves kurta over a gaucho. The designer made use of pastel and soft shades like beige, egg shell white, sky blue and baby pink. She experimented with and played around with different necklines as there was a showcase of round necks, V necks, Chinese collars, split neck, notched collar and crew neck. The hemlines were essentially flowy and the fabrics seemed breathable and very comfortable. Tassels were used to define the waistline which looked very feminine and delicate. The colourful silk thread motifs were seen standing out on the muted base of the kurtas. The collection gave a very romantic vibe as pin tuck stitch was used along with the tassels hanging loose with the colour combinations. Kola puri chappals completed the look and emphasised on the casualness of the outfits and how it can be carried out with ease.

Overall the collection seemed to take inspiration from the renaissance age charged with the awe in the ordinary.

Urvashi Kaur show at AIFWSS17

pics by – Utkarsh Malviya 

Reviews by – Vanshika Garg 

“KUL”

The collection is inspired by the inevitability of the artwork in the contemporary space. This collection apparently takes its cues from the life in times of globalisation. It explores the validity of one’s identity out of just regional boundaries.

The show commenced with the very strong and distinct drum music which indicated the whole aura of embracing the true identity of ones’ self. Playing with the beauty of imperfections, the designer incorporates faded shades of blue and brick pink, off-set by expanses of ecru and broken whites. The interesting wooden platform heels with knee length stocking added an Ethiopian touch to the whole collection. Textiles like linens, hand-spun khadi and cottons along with jamdani weaves coupled with translucent Kota doriya and sheer voiles were showcased. The show had a very high energy which could be because of the music and also because the outfits with undefined silhouettes which made their own identity. Layering was done in the most interesting and unique manner as dhotis were paired with blazers and straight fit kurta, kurtas worn with peddle pushers and printed long jacket, flat front pants with bolero jackets and pleated A-line dresses with duster jackets .Sarees were draped in an innovative manner with not the conventional blouses but with loose striped shirts and bandeau tops. She played with stripes and checks which outlined the outfits and help them to give a different tone.

The collection seemed in sync with the personality of the designer which was strong, fluid, dynamic and inspired.