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India Fashion Week 2002
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India Fashion Week - Day 3 |
Show 1: Anita Dongre, Araiya and Sonali Mansingka
Anita
Dongre: Anita Dongre's work was basically presented
for the Indian urban women featuring skirts, pants and
off-shoulder blouses. The faux suede fabric was combined
with georgettes and chiffons. Surface treatment in the
form of delicate cutwork- with patterns of floral trellis,
paisleys, geometrics and animal figures and breezy leheria
and tie-n-dye added to the feminine charm of this collection.
The characteristic look to the collection was given
with fringes, and beadwork. The colour palette started
with the beautiful chocolate brown beige olive and khaki,
and used turquoise and orange as accents.
Araiya:
Araiya the Mumbai sisters presented a collection with
influences from military fatigues, glam rock, and Spanish
costume. Asymmetric hemlines, embroideries, beaded lace
and opulent devore velvets endorsed their image of provocation.
Ribbon frills and sequined beading were effectively
used for that evening look.
Sonali
Mansingka: On the other hand Sonali Mansingka drew
influences from vintage romance, and the gypsy vibe.
An interesting palette of breezy white, maple greens,
pale lavender, charcoal grays and opulent blacks was
used to create the asymmetric, tiered, gathered and
ruched skirts with fitted corset tops. Synthetic fabrics
were blended with natural fibers and highlighted with
thread embroideries and sequins. Acid washed denims
with metal studs and eyelets made comfortable and easy
going casual wear.
Show 2: Deepika Govind and
Jattinn Kocchar
Deepika
Govind: Govind's creation was fresh and lively featuring
drapes and silhouettes blending it with fringed details,
asymmetric hemlines, darts, slashes, and embroidery
which was understated yet effective. Basic colours like
black red and white followed by indigo and evening colours
like midnight blue, maple green, charcoal gray expressed
her versatility. Deepika cleverly used khadi, a truly
Indian fabric along with the khadi logo to enhance its
special status.
Jattinn
Kochhar: Jattinn Kochhar on the other hand showed
a frothy, young collection with all the elements of
the current fashion focus. There were voluminous plaid
and printed flared and gathered skirts set off with
ruffled and frilled trims, denim jumpsuits with diamante
work emphasizing the waists, hot pants, and sheer kurtas.
Menswear in form of newspaper-print pants, net shirts,
masculine long coats and faux leather jackets were interspersed
with the womens wear. The colours used were predominantly
blues, whites, grays, and reds.
Show 3: Monisha Bajaj
The
third show of the day was presented by Monisha Bajaj
who brought alive the feminine look by the use of colours
like pristine whites, beiges to dusty colours, interspersed
with fuchsias, inky blues, rusts and shades of violet
in her creation of silhouette ranging from the simple
yet versatile short kurta worn with pants to fluid drapes
and soft knits. Short skirts and ruched blouses with
scarves trimmed with tassels of chenille and dense untwisted
silk yarns were contrasted with unusual bulky low-waisted
folded over skirts. The accessories included embossed
leather belts and bags.
Show 4: Puneet Nanda and Satya Paul
In
the next show Puneet Nanda for Satya Paul presented
their signature prints in basic black and white with
accents of vibrant colours. The look was easy and calm
carried forward in the sarees, churidaar-kurtas, skirts
and dresses. The printed jacquard fabrics edged with
sequins and multi-coloured bead work were refreshingly
elegant. The Indian shot silks in colours like red-green
and magenta-blue were quilted finely to create a very
wearable collection.
Show 5: Ritu Kumar
The
Day ended with Ritu Kumars exquisite collection of Indian
prêt that is true to her signature style. The Uzbek
and Africa inspired prints on crepes, washed denims
with tonal understated embroidery, badla work and her
trademark zardozi on silks and patchwork were innovatively
presented through the colours of evening desert, spices
and classic blacks and whites. The jackets, blouses,
skirts and jeans are all a part of the Label winter
line. The finale for the show was a peek at Ritu's new
'Ri' collection. It had zardozi embroidery which gave
a metallic sheen to the fabrics and was patterned with
stylized paisleys to create the enriched sophisticated
look that the designer is so well known for.
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