Famed art gallerist, a qualified textile designer Payal Kapoor debuted this season of LFW S/R 2012, with FAMOUS,a brand she brought to life two years ago both in the global and Indian arena . Famous is a brand for the modern woman who is enthusiastic about life and takes its inspiration from nature / events /objects around the world, says Payal.A firm believer that creativity needs no compartments, and Fashion is “Stylish yet practical, her clothes are an extension of every woman’s inner persona, which shines through in her clothes. Art also plays a great role in this textile deisgner’s creative palette and she works amply with textures and surface adornments.
Her Summer/Resort collection at LFW took the audience on a whirl wind tour from the Moghul Era to the Mediterranean and South Asian countries. Geometrics played an important role in the line of garments titled "The Wanderer" with delicate pearl appliqués, embossing and sequin detailing.
Besides Famous she has an accessories brand ‘Raj’ specializing in scarves and handbags, selling in stores like Bebe, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom in USA. The label stands for smart clothes which are practical and functional with embroidery details. Famous retails through Samsaara, Ogaan, Gitanjali, Mogra in India whilst its main markets being UAE and USA.
You can get Payal Kapoor designs at:
www.payalkfamous.com
