For the upcoming edition of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, the Kolkata based label Ekru by Ekta and Ruchira presents their Autumn Winter 2013 collection titled, Indian Kaleidoscope – inspired by their travel across the diverse land of India.
Predominantly formal yet relaxed and festive, this collection ideal for travellers features traditional Indian silhouettes contrasted with Avant-Garde drapes, which in turn emulates the drapes of Indian saris, creating an interesting cross current of form. Traditional A- line and tent shapes have been merged with slimed and restrained volume in the lower torso.
The collection also flaunts fair amount of structured jackets, which are layered with Kalidar (paneled) inners and flared Palazzos. The colour palette is brightly festive, restrained only through the use of black, white and grays. Thread work and motifs borrowed from traditional textiles have been given a twist by mixing and matching. There has been a generous use of sequins and pearls.
Even the textiles used in the collection also reflects the same diversity as the colours and motifs used – Matka for Bihar, Chanderi from MP, chiffons and woven yardages along with borders from Banaras, all finds it place in this kaleidoscopic journey.
