Designer Payal Jain narrates five stories representing all the moods and elements – Earth, water, fire, air and ether, to compile her collection for WIFW A/W 2011.
Believing Hindu mythology that everybody consists of these five elements she depicts the Earth by trees, leaves, flowers and colors of nature in vivid Madhubani hand painted prints in warm tones of beige, mocha, chocolate, leaf, forest and jade. The silhouettes flow and drape to enhance the sense of touch.
The next story narrates the sense of taste and touch of water in myriad tones of blue ranging from the deep turquoise, strong inky blue, indigo, sapphire sky to warm Midnight Ocean blue. The soft georgettes, chiffons and jerseys drape and flow like the waves of the ocean falling in sensual and mysterious layers around the feminine form. The Madhubani elements of fish, coral, turtles, flora and fauna recreate the magic of the infinite ocean.
The fire is depicted by the vibrant shades of molten orange, burnt golden, ripe tangerine, flaming red and deep crimson erupting into flames to represent the vibrance and vitality.
Whereas air is represented by all hues ranging from colorless white to shades of pale grey, iridescent shell, smoke, pewter and moving to carbon, midnight black and deep ebony. The elements of air are articulated by birds, butterflies, clouds and sky in warm tones of grey and black with intricate line drawings sprayed over beautiful and strong brush strokes.
In nutshell this collection is a representation of all these varied color palettes and myriad emotions and senses. The silhouettes are long, draped tunics and dresses with multiple cascading layered skirts and structured jackets giving definition to the curves of the feminine form. The highlights are sprinkling of sequins and crystal with interesting hand stitched surface treatments. The accessories are chunky stone neck pieces and unique stone and ceramic belts.
