Chrysalis 2012 presented by S.N.D.T of late saw designer Masaba Gupta showcasing her collection, along with nine of its graduating students.

The glam packed event had Masaba displaying her chic range of saris, jumpsuits, harems, gowns and dresses. The use of layering, kitsch prints and golden accents on black and white dominated the collection comprised of fit-and-flare styled pieces. The bright hues of green, pink and yellow shared the palette with black and white.

The other nine collections by the students of Apparel Manufacture and Design Department of the institute came as a medley of unique themes and inspirations. A collection titled, ‘A Memory of Marrakesh’ reflected layered luxurious silhouettes with rich Indian and Middle Eastern influences whereas ‘Anubhavam’ was inspired from highly dramatic, expressive style of classical Kathakali and Mohiniattam dance forms of Kerala.

The event was mentored by designer Hemant Trivedi and choreographed by Achla Sachdev while the collections of the graduating students were judged by a panel of esteemed jury comprising of Anjana Sharma, Diana Hayden, Pradeep Hirani, Priyadarshini Rao, Dolly Thakore, Meher Castelino, Subi Samuel and Zahra Khan.

Apart from such illustrious names associated with Chrysalis 2012, it also witnessed the glam brigade of Tinsel Town jazzing up the event. The attendees included Zoa Morani, Teejay Sindhu, Amy Billomoria and Aashka Goradia, Lina Tipnis and Aminder Madan amongst others.