pics by – Utkarsh Malviya
Reviews by – Mehak Batra
‘A monochromatic distortion’
A much awaited show, this one wooed the audience to a new level. Asymmetry and monochrome were the key elements of this extravaganza.
Well-tailored structured suits were a staple seen throughout line-up. The make-up for the shows involved bold smoky eyes for Ashish Soni and a minimalist white strip on the head for Rajesh Singh. Both the shows had very upbeat instrumental music.
The collection sported a wide variety of checks, tartan and gingham. The ‘mix print’ fad also bloomed its petals as stripes were mixed with the ever-classic polka and checks. There were Indian hand-embroidered motifs displayed eloquently on menswear and womenswear. While huge trends like bell sleeves and cold shoulder took the first place is shaping the blouses, there was a peplum comeback seen on the ramp. Puff-sleeves top-wear also sighted various times. Jewellery and accessories remained simple and raw. Experimenting with raw silver jewellery was a calculated yet bold step taken by the designers. There was an unkempt feel to the designs as silver studded army-boots were paired up with sophisticated sarees and suits. As catchy as it gets, men wore man-skirts with asymmetric hemlines to blur the line between men’s and women’s fashion. Hand-woven woolikats and their blends were profusely used to bring alive the heritage of the country on the ramp. While knee-high socks and Mary jane belly shoes provided a little party to the eyes, waists cinched with shiny leather belts didn’t hurt them either. Glitter sparkled in all its glory as the designers went all in with festive season.
Prints, embroidery, sparkle and structure, all that while maintaining the monochrome, it’s something only these two could have pulled off. Elegance with a hint of sparkle was translated well in the sparkling eyes of the audience.
