Lakme Fashion Week Winter 2014 Festive Day 3

RAGINI AHUJA CREATED METALLIC MAGIC ON THE RAMP AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014

After her debut in the Gen Next show during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2013 with origami garments, Ragini Ahuja’s collection for the “Ikai” label during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 was an interesting line called “Metal”.

Ragini Ahuja

Bringing in linear geometry, Ragini worked with appliquéd sheep nappa to recreate the beauty of flora and fauna along with brass strips. Yet Ragini’s fabric base was a little fragile, as sheer Chanderi and cottons were the choice for strong fashion statements. In addition, the exquisite marbled effect of metallic colours with oxblood and gold hints gave the garments a New Age touch.

The look was very relaxed with a marked laid back androgynous message, as boyfriend shirts, oversized bomber jackets, muscle tank dresses and athletic leather bustiers made an impressive appearance on the ramp. 

Ragini Ahuja

The metallic alphabet appliqués appeared prominently for the garments, while the over shirts spelt comfort all the way. Interesting entries were the short leather top, long printed sheath topped with leather appliqué, a soft cover over a tube dress, striking black mini with loose pants, brown shirt and kimono top with tonal detailing. 

Ragini Ahuja

The solitary men’s wear entry comprised soft blouson with a bold metallic appliqué and easy trousers.

Mention must be made of the striking thick wedges, which once again had metallic words fixed on the base.

Ragini Ahuja assured that each piece from her “Metal” collection was an exclusive one, thus giving the buyer an edge when it comes to wearing her creations in a crowded room.

RIXI BHATIA AND JAYESH SACHDEV OF QUIRK BOX BROUGHT THE NOSTALGIC FASHIONABLE FLAVOUR OF BOMBAY ON THE RAMP AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014

For two seasons Rixi Bhatia and Jayesh Sachdev have been creating a fashionable stir with their label “Quirk Box”. For Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014, the designer duo’s collection called “Bombay Balloon” was a nostalgic inspiration, which recreated the vintage charm of Bollywood cinema and theatre.

Quirk Box

Using Chanderi, crepe and georgette, the designers brought in colour blocking with delicate textured details. With such a vibrant theme it was but natural that the colour card had to be versatile; so tones of mustard, burnt orange, teal blue, emerald along with metallics like grey, gold and black came in for a fun filled line.

Pen and ink drawings featured the characteristic images of Bombay on all the garments. From the big air balloon to rickshaws, buses, zeppelins, bulbs, boats, the iconic Gateway of India - the print story was a great mix of memories past.

Quirk Box

The silhouettes ranged from soft swinging blouses and skirts, to patch work dresses, maxis with pleat detailing, lapel waistcoat with a striped blouse, mini smock, cropped tops and double-breasted jacket.

Quirk Box

Men’s wear was as colourful and followed the theme religiously with black waistcoat and a suit with all the ink and pen drawings - but this time in white on a black background.

Quirk Box

The collection was further enhanced with the trendy jewellery from Tinka Bhatia and the bespoke limited edition line of hand crafted leather shoes by Cuero-HandCraftedLuxury exclusively designed for Quirk Box Gold using the original art prints.

For men and women who want stylish but unconventional clothes that are colourful, fun and trendy, then “Bombay Balloon” by Rixi Bhatia and Jayesh Sachdev for their “Quirk Box” label will give them ample options.  

TANYA SHARMA SHOWCASED A DESI TRIBUTE AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014

Innovativeness took form in the shape of designer Tanya Sharma’s label “Gaga” as she overwhelmed the audience yet again at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014. Staying true to her natural heritage, Tanya drew inspiration from bountiful India by honouring the traditional techniques of prints and dyeing.

GAGA by TANYA SHARMA

Various Indian classics of textile treatments like Bandhani, leheriya, tie-n-dye and bold block printing were used to give it the glamorous look that Indians are proud of.
These traditional historical techniques were contrasted with the modern choice of fabrics like jersey, silk and satin that was complementary with the added sparkle of beautiful zardosi embroidery.

GAGA by TANYA SHARMA

The silhouettes were the perfect combination of sporty with a touch of glam for jumpers, maxi dresses, ankle length pants, shirts and short kurtas. Garments that were eye-catching were the Indo- western combination of a cropped top and a pant along with a half sari drape. A garment that stood out was the midi dress with lime green, two-layered sleeves and a bright blue bodice. The compilation embodied colours like dark blue, shades of green and a sunny yellow.

GAGA by TANYA SHARMA

This collection by Tanya Sharma for her label “Gaga” was certainly eye-catching and ‘desi’-full with just the right amount of modernism to make it fabulous. Look out! Here comes a revolution!

PRINT EXPERT AARTIVIJAY GUPTA RE-LIVED THE DEVELOPMENT OF FASHION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014

The young and bubbly designer Aartivijay Gupta showed how wise beyond her years she was when it came to fashion, as she presented her line at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014. Bold and historical were the focal points of the consequential collection. “Who Wore What When” was the title and inspiration behind the brilliant compilation.

AARTIVIJAY GUPTA

Aarti retraced the major breakthroughs of interesting prints in the fashion industry that were revolutionary and extraordinary in their own time period. Phasing through years of anarchistic clothing inventions, she artistically bought to life the history of world costumes and fashion with her creations. 

AARTIVIJAY GUPTA

Quantum leaps like the corset-and-crinoline, hats from different centuries, hairstyles, accessories and voluminous ball gowns were turned into prints. From the ever famous Roman drapes and French medieval costumes to Italian fashion in the 17th century, history was hinted at as images on the garments. 

AARTIVIJAY GUPTA

Undoubtedly, the look that accompanied this portrayal was vintage with a touch of old world charm and grace. The silhouettes were inspired by the long-gone golden eras that would never be forgotten. Monochrome was the major colour story of the collection that made it all the more pleasing to the eye.

The major standouts were the old fashioned prints used cleverly on the garments such as a corset printed on the front instead of worn, along with net on the lower half of the dress. Another highlight was a turtle neck collar along with exaggerated padded shouldered short jacket for a shift midi. 

AARTIVIJAY GUPTA

There was a singular men’s wear garment that featured a monochromatic suit with ankle length pants that showed the unisexual aspects of the compilation.

Merging seamlessly, the meeting of two worlds of the ‘then’ and ‘now’, Aartivijay Gupta brought nothing less than excellence to the fashion platform. Somehow she gave vintage a whole new definition by transforming them into classy contemporary wearable fashion.

TERESA LAISOM AND UTSAV PRADHAN OF MUNKEE SEE MUNKEE DOO SHOWCASED AN UBER CHIC LINE AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014

Designer duo Teresa Laisom and Utsav Pradhan under their label ‘Munkee see Munkee doo’ showcased an uber chic collection titled ‘An Asian living in Europe’ at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014. 

The imaginative range inspired by Japanese modern art and culture incorporated contemporary European aesthetics onto silhouettes, which ranged from skirts, dresses, coats, jackets, tops to trousers. 

MUNKEE SEE MUNKEE DOO

Structured with a charming, natural flow, each piece was a beautiful fusion of oriental-meets-modern.

Layers dominated the outfits in unique blends such as wool-felt, viscose twill and poly-satin while embroideries with chords and shaded threads helped add a touch of bold sophistication.

MUNKEE SEE MUNKEE DOO 

Mesh work along with zippers, pleats and an innovative use of suspenders to connect pieces infused a sporty-fun vibe, balancing out the range’s diverse appeal. 

The colour palette comprised bold tones of white, red, grey, black, dusky cream and blue, while also offering paler, pastel tones for a more playful edge. 

MUNKEE SEE MUNKEE DOO

A particularly ravishing vintage inspired ensemble comprised a steel toned skirt accentuated by thread work and a garnet red coat-like shirt. 

MUNKEE SEE MUNKEE DOO

Electric, traditional and quirky ‘Munkee see Munkee doo’ by Teresa Laisom and Utsav Pradhan was one range that’s sure to be the talk of the town!