Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2014 Day 1

We know this comes a bit late but we wanted to be thorough as we bring out our favourite collections from this year's winter festive LFW 14 presentations.

ANUJ BHUTANI – REINVENTING MEN’S WEAR

For his label “Reboot” Anuj Bhutani’s collection was a perfect offering of winter dressing for men. Tailored deconstruction was the highlight of the garments with hints of unisex styling for the trendy New Age man.

Anuj Bhutani

Inspired by the 1960’s English sub-culture called “Teddy Boys” the collection; aimed at reconstructing men’s wear with subtle influences and discreet detailing. Men’s wear never looked more interesting with shades of royal blue, smoky grey, urban, olive and sand with interesting geometrical thread work in forms of twisted yarn as well as screen prints, surface texturing and graphic block prints.

Anuj Bhutani

Zippers were the cynosure of attraction but appeared mid centre at the back of garments. Blousons, one-button shawl collar jacket, parka with trousers, unstructured, soft, long coats and kurtas with jackets added to the style and construction of the collection. The final loosely belted trench coat with printed back flap worn with comfy trousers completed the look.

Anuj Bhutani

Stylish, relaxed and reinvented men’s wear from Anuj Bhutani showed a practical wearable line that men will love to sport from dawn to dusk.

DHRUV KAPOOR – THE RAW BOLD LOOK

With a master’s degree in Fashion Design for women’s wear from the Marangoni Institute, Italy, Dhruv Kapoor’s collection was for the raw and bold nature in a fashionable woman. Using technology to develop fabrics, prints and embroidery, Dhruv’s creations had an intelligent aggressiveness that men and women will appreciate in their garments. 

Dhruv Kapoor

Showing a collection of men’s and women’s wear featuring relaxed pea coats, slacks, “A” line skirts and boxy shirts the eight garments were a blend of smudgy prints, sheer and wool with a hint of fur as detailing for a top with loose pants. Bringing in some formal wear there was a flared printed skirt with shimmer and a black mesh cover over white shirt dress again, sparkling with sequins.

Dhruv Kapoor

Zippers were the focal point of the slouchy creations with digital and 3D prints adding to the trendy look for the shades of black, white, grey and pale pink.

Dhruv Kapoor

These were clothes that spoke a language of the raw bold look and Dhruv Kapoor’s collection was a winner that will surely be “Game Set Match” for the buyers.

KRISTY DE CUNHA – HOMAGE TO AN ARTIST

Called “La Casa Azul” (The Blue House) Kristy De Cunha’s collection paid homage to artist Frieda Kahlo and her unborn child. Depicting the raw emotions of the artist, through her garments, Kristy had bold prints with vibrant colours that will enable women to present a striking fashion statement.

Kristy De Cunha

Dramatic garment construction and a raw earthy appeal made the creations eye catching. The blue will-power gown with a peplum waist was splashed with images of the artist and one of the highlights of the show. Neons, lots of shades of blue and intense colourful drama caused a sensation on the ramp with Kristy’s creative garments.

Kristy De Cunha

A blue mini with giant rose appliqué was actually a quilted cape dress. Bell sleeves appeared for wrapped tops and a giant tent with slits for hands was a canvas for Kristy as she paid tribute to Kahlo’s work. A crinoline skirt was worn with lime neon top, empire waist boxy gown looked feminine with bell sleeves, satin printed jacket with white printed skirt and the bell sleeved multi print gown, were a riot of colour and edgy fashion.
For fashion with an artistic palette on garments, “La Casa Azul” by Kristy De Cunha will thrill art lovers as well as fashionistas.

Kristy De Cunha

KARISHMA SAHANI KHAN DISCOVERED THE FASHIONABLE WORLD OF AN EXPLORER AT LAKME FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014.

Karishma Sahani Khan’s collection ‘Khoj’ at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 had a literal meaning that was inspired by the archaeological inventions and discoveries made all over the world. The collection is based on the stark contrast of the world that passed and the progressiveness of the technology in the current period.
As if bringing out a point, Karishma marked the change of a forthcoming future and kept her designs green by making the clothing in natural fabrics such as organic cotton, Bamboo and soybean fibres, which are sustainable and bio-degradable.

Ka Sha

Tie-dyed and hand-painted motifs and patterns in natural and toxic free dyes, combined with hand-embroidery techniques were created using discarded materials – fabrics, vegetable sacks, plastic and the traditional ‘mukaish’ strips that brought out the naturalism of the entire collection.

Ka Sha

She effortlessly blended unstitched expressionism with tailored practicality with touches of science, mysticism and traditions.
Overcoats, see-through shirts and the ethnic saris were in shades of denim blue, grey, orange and mint green with pom-pom detailing and layering which gave a fusion look.

Ka Sha

Karishma Sahani Khan’s brand Ka-Sha with her very eco-friendly and glamorous collection ‘Khoj’ brought to light the changing ways of a more nature conscious generation. 

KAABIA AND SASHA GREWAL OF OUTHOUSE DAZZLED THE AUDIENCE WITH THEIR OPULENT JEWELLERY COLLECTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014

Known for their unconventional jewellery designs, Kaabia and Sasha Grewal for their label “Outhouse” presented their stunning collection called “The Column” at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014. Lustrous gold was entwined into magical pieces that were influenced by the regal look of Greece and Rome. Playing imaginatively with gold, the designer duo proved that the precious metal was versatile enough to be draped like liquid silk or moulded firmly.

Outhouse

The pair was inspired by Proto-geometric art and linear meanders to present a more basic but bold collection. Adding to the beauty of the jewellery were semi-precious stones like amber, turquoise, pearls, garnets and lapis lazuli to create glitz and glamour.

Outhouse

The pair gave the Maang Tikka a New Age feel but with  a Mohawk- like design that rose in curves on the heads of the models, while the earrings flared up to reach the hair turning into large lacy covers. Chokers cascaded down the necks of the models with a line of interlinked pendants or were clasped around the necks with multiple layers.  Belt-cum-shoulder or body harnesses, ornate cropped gloves, windmill inspired ear cuffs, leather/tassel shoulder dusters, cross body leather/gold belt, and spikes erupted from neckpieces. Towering looped Maang Tikka, Haath Phool, facial décor garter-cum- harness and finger cuffs turned ordinary jewellery categories into conversation stoppers.

Outhouse

Opulence was the apt word to describe the jewellery as spiked bangles, looped and tasselled necklaces, shoulder ornaments and neckpieces had intricate attachments while armlets as well as enticing danglers for the ears stole the limelight.
The striking ensembles that matched the avant garde look were courtesy JV by Jatin Varma who added his geometric touches to balance the grand ornaments.

For women who dream of looking like mythical goddesses showered in jewels, “The Column” by Kaabia and Sasha Grewal will make it a reality.

RAW EDGY FASHION WAS DISPLAYED BY ASA KAZINGMEI AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2014

Asa Kazingmei, a designer known for his raw and edgy take on fashion revealed a new collection inspired by the shield used by Naga warriors when at war. Titled ‘Changvei’ at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014, the creations had an innovative style and look.

 ASA KAZINGMEI

The silhouettes were almost armour-like, form fitting at the top so as to ‘protect’ one’s body. Exaggerated necklines and shoulders structured to mirror ‘self-expression through restriction’, was a concept derived from the boundaries and strife witnessed by the Naga warriors. 

 ASA KAZINGMEI

ASA KAZINGMEI

The show stopper piece was a breathtaking white gown with scale-like detailing along the neck and torso with a see-through hemline and sensual cut-out at the back.

Eloquent in expression and deep in thought, Asa Kazingmei’s collection ‘Changvei’ was a beautiful reminder that there may not be any beauty in pain, but rather sometimes one finds pain that’s found its way within beauty.