Bold, structural, monochromatic – designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi’s collection for AIFW AW17 is all of this and a lot, lot more!
The collection showcase, titled “Telefunk”, saw a great deal of geometric influence – be it in the patterns or the cuts. Restricted to black and white (and hints of Yves Klien blue) the showcase could have gotten monotonous and drab, but it didn’t get anywhere close because of the stunning variations in terms of fabrics (mesh, sheer, waffle weave), textures (embellishments, weaves, appliqués), and patterns (stripes, zig-zags, gingham). Cold shoulders and flared sleeves were also seen in the collection – surprisingly popular trends spotted across many collections this season.
There were boxy jackets, cape tops with hints of sheer, print-on-print co-ord sets, peplum tops with floral and geometric motifs, tessellating tops with fringed hems, cutwork capes and skirts, and backpacks, sling bags and clutches in complementing fabrics and patterns. The round framed glasses that the models sported with some of the looks gave off a slight yesteryear vibe that also came across in some of the graphics, which according to the designers, were inspired by the television test patterns from the cable-TV days.
Contributed by – Karishma Sehgal
Pics by- Khushal Agarwal
