Gone are the days when florals were synonymous with Spring. In her Autumn/Winter 2017 showcase at the Amazon India Fashion Week, Anupama Dayal gave us a visual tour of the sacred forest of Mangar village that has myriad legends and stories that Dayal tried to unravel through her collection. The collection, much like the forest is evergreen, effervescent and all-blooming.
Dayal’s collection saw vibrant splashes of colours like fuchsia, burgundy, raisin, parrot green, pink, red, yellow, indigo, and purple. Silken kaftans with oversized floral prints, long sleeves, free-flowing maxi skirts and dresses, crinkled and pleated looks, embellished butterfly headbands, statement, oversized single earrings (made using gotas, crochet, beads and sequins) and fringe and tassel detailing were few of the show’s signature elements. In addition, there were cold shoulders, ruffles and bows, all exuding a very “spring-y” vibe – a breath of fresh air amidst most of the season’s signature muted and somber collections.
With her showcase, inspired by the valley forest, Dayal gives us refreshing style inspirations for the
upcoming season, further adding that her design ideology for the collection was inspired by the wandering nomad. Her collection features light and functional garments that make a statement and are durable enough to be passed on to generations to come.
Contributed by – Karishma Sehgal
Pics by- Khushal Agarwal
