pics by – Utkarsh Malviya
Reviews by – Mehak Batra
Opened with a beats of the sea, this show was a beach party altogether. The designer’s S/S ’17 show focused on the seaport culture of the city Calcutta.
While the models’ faces were kept minimal, all attention was drawn to the eyes by putting bold eyeliner. The hair was in free braids as to signifying the ever-changing motions of the sea.
The collection primarily consisted of shift dresses, maxi and midi dresses that were free-flowing on the models’ bodies.
‘The Pirates of Calcutta’, a name very aptly given to the collection, screamed the sea life and everything around it. Chiffon and georgette blends were used to give the fluidity it possesses. Recent trends like multi-coloured pom-poms were placed carefully on accessories. Interesting elements like rope used as an anklet truly brought the soul of the concept. The colour scheme inspired by the ceramic trade that captures the essence of seaport trading was used. There were avant-garde headgears and sun-hats presented to fulfil the vibe. Loose shaped like kimono sleeves and high-low hemline were combined with cinched waists to balance the equation. Other trends like high-neck, ruffles, cold-shoulder were used to provide a much needed contemporary twist to the collection. The mixing and matching of prints and patterns gave a fresh view to the collection.
Inspiration can come from something very close to you heart. The designer has shown how interpretation of something so personal can become mulita-functional collection and woo many hearts.
