PRANAV MISHRA AND SHYMA SHETTY EMPOWERED THE FAIRER SEX WITH THEIR STRIKING COLLECTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014

‘HUEMN’ by Pranav Mishra and Shyma Shetty made another powerful statement through their clothing line at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive at 2014. The fascinating duo enticed the crowd and created a line that threw light on the battles of a fearless woman. They based it on the delicacy and softness of the ideal woman that subtly yearned for masculine separates.

The constant change was depicted in the form of androgynous styling. This transformed into a dubious contrast with the character of the fabric, the craftsmanship and the colour that balanced it out. Importance was given to both the trouser and skirt that rendered it equivocal. 

HUEMN

Musings of underground literature were the main highlight was presented in the broken fabric and placement of the eclectic prints. Restructured evergreen silhouettes were fused with the futuristic materials and embellishment detailing that gave it the perfect urbanised demeanour.

HUEMN

Fabrics like vinyl, cotton, silk, hosiery and classic suiting fabrics took centre stage as the chaos was merged to form serene silhouettes like the pants in suit fabrics that were designed to look sporty. A mehendi green pencil skirt with a white stripe and an oversized black jumper was another ensemble that stood out. 

Men’s wear had plain white shirt with a leafy appliqué in the shape of an ‘O’.  Also seen was a classic grey suit sporting white striped patches and ankle grazed pants. This made the collection wearable for both the sexes.

HUEMN

‘Huemn’ by Pranav Mishra and Shyma Shetty set forth a barrier breaking collection of epic clothing that gracefully and effortlessly took the ramp up by a storm. It was not only empowering but also perfect for the fashionista making a statement without a word. 

AMRITA KHANNA AND GURSI SINGH PRESENTED AN URBAN DIGNIFIED COLLECTION AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014

Urban, dignified and unique were three words that best described the city slick collection under the label ‘Lovebirds’, inspired by urban issues from designer duo Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014.

Lovebirds

Trendy, straight cut silhouettes made their way onto the ramp in the form of skirts, tops, shirts, trousers, jackets, tunics and dresses in simple yet stylish fabrics like cottons, satins along with neoprene and mesh.  

Lovebirds

Pastel tones in mint green, pure white, elegant black, denim blue and nude brown worked to give the range a fresh appeal. 

Lovebirds

Although quirky, the outfits were spared of heavy embellishments or layers, to make way for an easy-to-wear style that was practical and stylish. Subtle structure and laser cut pieces made each outfit distinct and unique.

A sassy architectural dress in white, stole the spotlight with its androgynous appeal and intricate cut-outs, which gave off a sporty-fun vibe. 

Lovebirds

Street smart and sophisticated, ‘Lovebirds’ by designer duo Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh was an avant garde take on functional fashion.

PRATHONI YENGKHOM AND JACKY LAISHRAM ADDED VINTAGE CHARM TO THEIR COLLECTION AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014 

Designer duo Prathoni Yengkhom and Jacky Laishram under their label ‘Poco & Jacky’ created a vintage-meets-modern collection for their debut at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014. 

The silhouettes aimed at men and women, ranged from contemporary to classic and comprised skirts, trousers, jackets, blazers, dresses, coats, saris and gowns. 

Poco & Jacky

To add an experimental, edgy undertone, the designers worked with faux leather and silk and stuck to a demure yet daring colour palette consisting of shades like moody moss, tantalising teal and ochre. 

Poco & Jacky

To further reflect the flow between the traditional and the unconventional, embellishments complemented vintage techniques like beading and weaving onto New-Age textiles and almost- androgynous forms.

Poco & Jacky

Two stunning ensembles which caused a fashion stir comprised a gorgeous leaf green woman’s coat accentuated by fabric detailing, which was paired with clean cut trousers and a pair of mint toned see-through pants flaunting fabric flowers.

Poco & Jacky

Bold and beautiful, ‘Poco & Jacky’ by designers Prathoni Yengkhom and Jacky Laishram was one to look out for.

Street Style Diaries Mumbai- Shyama Shetty

This edgy-sporty-casual and I-mean-business gal I spotted turned out to be Shyama Shetty, the designer behind the label Huemn along with Pranav Mishra. The Simplicity and practicality of this look holds the onlookers gaze, a strong trend and gaining popularity with every passing season is the SPORTS LUXE look.

Shyama Shetty

This luxury sports look is being shown on the runways by increasing number of designers and even couturiers across the world. Armani, Prada, Givenchy, Philip Lim, Jeremey Scott and Stella McCartney have done it quite well over the past few seasons.  

Shyama Shetty

Shyama gives a great example for us women to rock Sports-luxe. She keeps the palette predominantly black with the accents of red white a gold yellow(in her sneakers).

She wears a black knee length dress with 3/4 sleeves and a sequined block in black with No.8. The choice of fabric is quite unusual and adds to the Luxe factor. She pairs it with black leggings hi-top sneakers in black and so-hot-now John Lennon or our own Gandhiji inspired sunglasses with a round gold frame. Do you remember the dress Tom Ford did for last fall in his spirit?

PS: The key to rock this Sports Luxe look is to keep the palette and silhouette simple and practical. Stick to neutral colors with much desired accents of a blue, red, white or any other color in limitation.

Shyama Shetty