Lakme' Fashion Week Summer Resort 2014 Day 3 Part 3

MORARKA FOUNDATION PRESENTED THE MÉLANGE SHOW OF DIVERSE COLLECTIONS BY ANAVILA SINDU MISRA, 11.11 CELLDSGN AND TILLA AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 14^th March, 2014: Morarka Arts and Crafts Foundation under the creative direction of Sangita Sinh Kathiwada presented “The Mélange Show” featuring the collections of three innovative designers at Lakmé Fashion week Summer/resort 2014.

ANAVILA SINDU MISRA’S MELANGE OF RICH FLORA AND FAUNA FASHION WAS A STYLISH STORY AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

For her debut appearance Anavila Sindu Misra took the audience at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 on an exotic fashionable journey with her collection called “Secret Life of the Forest”. Keeping hand-woven, linen as the basic fabric choice, Anavila used Jamdani weaves, hand batik, Sujani, Khatwa and hand block printing to add glamour to the saris.

Anavila

Anavila’s brand is known for its hand woven linens and she was the pioneer who created the first hand-woven hundred percent linen saris. Weaving in the beauty of the forest, there were reindeers, wild berries, blossoms, dragon flies and assorted foliage that appeared as motifs on the innovatively designed saris. Burnt rose borders and hand batik, along with animal patchwork in floral English prints and hand applied floral stems gave the saris a distinct fashion style statement.

The accompanying blouses had detailing like Thorn birds or deer in Khatwa besides a printed option to match the saris.

The colour story was as natural with sober ecru, burnt rose, black, indigo, white, sap green and ochre that added to the earthy beauty of the creations. With saris in natural ecru, the beauty of the Tribal art was visible on the collection. 

Anavila

Mention must be made of the very innovative headbands to match each entry that completed the natural story.

Working with various artisans and craftsmen from Jharkhand, Anavila Sindu Misra’s very feminine line of saris was a perfect offering for the sultry days that will heat up the coming months.

11.11 CELLDSGN PRESENTED A STUNNING HAND CRAFTED COLLECTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

11.11 CellDSGN, the brain child of Shani Himanshu and Smita Singh Rathore along with artist and designer Mia Morikawa, is a well-known label that has dressed many personalities. Presenting Indian crafts at their best, the label used hand-spun and woven fabrics with vegetable dyes and stitching details for each garment. The collection called “The Khadi Way / Destination Equilibrium -2014” was modelled by seventeen different professionals proving that fashion is not just for the ramp.

11.11

Created in the villages of Gujarat and West Bengal, it was Indian hand work luxury which can be proudly declared as hundred per cent hand made in India. The designers ensured that the beauty of the fabrics and the embellishments were at the centre of attraction for every creation along with the distinct style directions.

Featuring a line of jackets, shirts and trousers the silhouettes were basic and relaxed, based on geometric shapes. Resist dyeing techniques of bandhani, clamp dyeing and marbeling was added to give variety to the collection.

11.11

The fabric base started with crêpe, cotton satin and habutai silks followed by khadi denim/cotton, kala cotton/Jamdani and silks ranged from cotton, crepe, ari silk and organza.

The ensembles had that fabulous rustic charm that was totally irresistible and will appeal to fashionistas who are loyal to the textiles and crafts of the country.

ARATRIK DEV VARMAN’S ‘TILLA’ LABEL PRESENTED AN ETHEREAL LINE OF HAND CRAFTED CREATIONS AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK 2014

The “Tilla” label by Aratrik Dev Varman displayed some exquisite creations at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. Designed from hand-woven Indian fabrics like khadi silk and Chanderi the designer added block prints, roghan work and badla embellishments to add minute glitter to the creations. Inspired by the mogra flower, the clothes were in varied hues that were layered in white and ecru and accessorised with cotton flower buds.

Tilla

Opening with an ecru crinkle asymmetric midi, the show continued with ink crushed skirt blouse, white tube, a simple fuchsia dress with a beige cover and rose coloured tiered crinkled cape dress. The drawstring grey mini and the black/white print asymmetric cape with a white dress under it were easy on the eye and body, ideal for sizzling hot summers.

Each piece was a vision of beauty on the models as they glided down the ramp. Revealing perfect classic shapes with minute detailing, the collection was ideal for jet setting women as it revealed the perfect blend of layers, textures and design sensibilities.

Tilla

Aaratrik Dev Varman’s ‘Tilla’ label had style and comfort as the basis of the collection and its understated luxury will appeal to women who want to make the maximum impact with minimum effort.

SAYANTAN SARKAR UNVEILED TANTALISING EVENING WEAR AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 14^th March 2014: Sayantan Sarkar showcased a high-end line of evening wear christened ‘A Motley Love’ at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.

The designer stuck to strong colours such as neon kissed pink, grey streaked purple, seductive black, Popsicle orange and fading aqua for a fresh appeal to the silhouettes which blended ethnic influences with international elegance.

Sayantan Sarkar

Asymmetrical cuts helped balance out the bold hues and added a whimsical touch to each piece. Kurti-dresses, tunics, jackets, tops and pants were the elegantly draped in fabrics like crepe, organza and sheer material and sported several prints both solid as well as see-through in the form of flowers and geometric designs.

Sayantan Sarkar

The range also catered to the urban man and offered casual-chic blazers, pants, shirts and vests.

Sayantan Sarkar

Fun, flirty and fresh, Sayantan Sarkar’s collection ‘A Motley Love’ is sure to have any woman swooning, wanting more.

The showstopper was well known Bengali actress, Paoli Dam who wore a fabulous flamboyant dress in white and orange which sported splatters of several colours.

SONAM AND PARAS MODI CREATED SULTRY FASHION MAGIC AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Sonam and Paras Modi under their label ‘SVA’ showcased a fabulous, rich, rustic-chic collection titled ‘Kasi’ at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.

The range inspired by India’s cultural heritage comprised saris, tunics, blouses, cropped tops, skirts and jumpsuits fused together with western silhouettes for an edgy, soulful appeal.

SVA by Sonam and Paras Modi

Summer hues of tangerine, light yellow, bright beige, blood red, dusky gold and blinding white dominated the colour palette, reminiscent of diverse Indian spices in rich natural fabrics.

Sticking to fabric embellishments, the designers used colour accents, panels, pleats and material beads to contour each piece and further used sheer fabrics along with clean cut-outs at the back to add a sensual touch.

SVA by Sonam and Paras Modi

A piece that stood out was a translucent sari over a jumpsuit that is perfect for a woman who is not shy of experimenting.

The showstopper, Bollywood star pretty and petit Amrita Rao graced the runway in a gorgeous shimmering dress with see-through material used for gathers at the bottom.

SVA by Sonam and Paras Modi

Sultry and sophisticated the collection ‘Kasi’ from the ‘SVA’ label by Sonam Modi and Paras Modi is sure to leave the urban Indian diva’s wardrobe well stocked.

THE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER OF HANDLOOMS, THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES GOVERNMENT OF INDIA IN ASSOCIATION WITH CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA PRESENTED ANITA DONGRE’S RICH INDIAN WEAVES TO END DAY THREE AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 14^th March 2014: The Development Commissioner of Handlooms, The Ministry of Textiles Government of India in association with Clothing Manufacturers Association of India presented the rich Indian weaves by Anita Dongre. This initiative for Promotion of Handlooms in Modern Retail was thanks to Smt. Zohra Chatterji, IAS Secretary (Textiles). 

Anita Dongre

Known for her many experiments with textiles, Anita Dongre ended Day Three at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 with her utterly breathtaking pastel collection called “Varanasi Weaves” which was a tribute to the traditional Indian fabrics. Inspired by the hand-woven cottons of Varanasi, Anita’s show was a visual treat of prêt separates for textile and fashion lovers.

Anita Dongre

Giant white floral cut-outs framed the archway to the ramp. Opening the display with the melodious Geetu Hinduja who regaled the audience with foot tapping folk tunes throughout the show, the evening was set for some great fashion.

Anita Dongre

The gorgeous Dia Mirza glided down the catwalk in an ethereal self designed lemon lehenga and long sleeved blouse followed by models wearing waisted full-sleeved dress and maxi. Soon there were pretty pastel sections that offered a mélange of creations.

Prét separates with hints of couture touches had a boho luxe look. The beauty of the Varanasi weaves was perfectly highlighted in the pencil skirts, stately column gowns and then gradually moved to floor skimming skirts and cropped tops, worn with flared pants.

Colours were vibrant and rich as old rose, powder blue, buttercup yellow were teamed with nude, dull gold and of course pure white.

Men’s wear was stylishly perfect with frayed-edged or unstructured jackets in white linen, waistcoats, sheer shirts, kurtas, bundgalas, dhotis and slim trousers.

Weaving a multi-faceted story of contemporary fashion laced with traditional weaves, Anita Dongre’s “Varanasi Weaves” presented by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles Government of India in association with Clothing Manufacturers.