ARMAAN AIMAN CREATED A FASHIONABLE ECLIPSE AT LAKMÉ
FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2015
Their collection
was called “Eclipse”, no doubt a very unconventional title indeed. But Aiman
Agha and Armaan Randhawa ensured that there was no partial obscuring of the
ensembles. Instead the duo used the inspiration as the focal point of their
collection’s embellishments at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.
Armaan Aimaan
The silhouettes
were rather minimal, primitive and brutal, the designers declared. There was a
mix of hard and soft drapes, with visuals of dark and light. The colours worked
around midnight blue, moss green, beige, white, and ox blood with the eclipse
as the central motif. The eye-catchers were the blue embroidered dress teamed
with white shirt and navy track pants.
Armaan Aimaan
Giving a slight
semi-formal sporty touch, there was a maroon sweat shirt with fox and jelly
fish embroidery worn with a draped beige dhoti skirt. The moon’s surface
appeared on a white bomber teamed with olive deconstructed draped dress. Taking
the inspiration further a deconstructed biker jacket looked great with a draped
skirt, while a midnight blue string dress was splashed with jelly fish/moon
embroidery and Kantha detailing on sleeves. For casual wear it was the totem
shirt with jelly fish/moon embellishments matched with high waist ox blood
pleated trousers.
Armaan Aimaan
The drawstring
dress with minute machining, layered over dress, belted ox blood trench coat
dress and the embroidered white shirt with a prominent pleated skirt were some of
the more interesting options. The solitary men’s wear entry was restricted to a
brown jacket with discreet detailing on sleeves and torso.
Armaan Aimaan
When the modern woman and her man want to “Eclipse” everyone at the party, then it is the collection by Aiman Agha and Armaan Randhawa that they will obviously choose.
Armaan Aimaan
UJJAWAL DUBEY’S LABEL ‘ANTAR-AGNI’ STAYED TRUE TO ITS ROOTS WITH HIS COLLECTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2015
Mumbai, 28 August, 2015: Design and textile genius, Ujjawal Dubey with his label ‘Antar Agni’ stunned the audience once again with his spectacular and irresistible line of clothing at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.
His collection had a through-the-looking-glass ebullience to it that astounded the onlookers as the models strode down the runway. Doing what he does best Ujjawal breathed fresh air into his collection by making it as raw and natural as it could get.
Antar Agni
Sticking to a one colour palette and for visual ease interspersed with beige tones and stripes, the designer focused on black and ascertained the magic with a bucket load of patent surprises for his men’s and women’s wear range. The colour was selected so as to depict depth, silence and surrender to the dark of the night, which gave access to a wider horizon of elements. Keeping the construction sharp with draped silhouettes along with eye-catching stripes and prints, Ujjawal gave the collection a clear vision.
Antar Agni
The contrast of light and weight was the core of the line, which was seen in the harmony of sharper cuts and skilfully draped silhouettes. The delicate yet strong contrast of the sheer tunic worn over a shiny leather pencil skirt and a tunic with strategically placed stripes paired with black pants with grey cuff detailing.
Antar Agni
Ethereal and fierce, Ujjawal Dubey’s label ‘Antar-Agni’ presented a collection that was one of a kind, guaranteed to make both sexes exclusive and fashionably on point.
Antar Agni
DHRUV KAPOOR PRESENTED HIS IDEA OF REBELLIOUS
FASHION THROUGH HIS COLLECTION “ANARCHY” AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION
WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2015
Mumbai, 28 August, 2015: Dhruv
Kapoor, the enigmatic young designer cleverly managed to put the flamboyance
and confidence of women and even some men, under the spotlight through his
visionary garments. The presentation “Anarchy” was a bespoke collection about
the idea of untamed freedom, which he executed brilliantly at Jabong Stage
during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.
Dhruv Kapoor
Taking power
dressing to a whole new level, Dhruv managed to showcase the individuality of
modern womanhood, in a rather sultry manner.
The designer’s take on the ‘New World Order’ was artistically depicted
through his dominating runway pieces, making his concept even more impactful.
Dhruv Kapoor
The ensembles
differentiated in terms of lengths and cuts, inspired by the army dress code. A
variety of contemporary silhouettes compiled for the wardrobe consisted of
essentials like pencil skirts, cropped double faced scuba jackets and
sweatshirt along with ankle length felt coats. Cropped top with the word ‘SNOB’
embellished like a metallic tag was smartly paired with striped black trousers.
The line also had a few men’s wear pieces including a knee length charcoal coat
over basic formals, accessorised with a formal bag. Another white scuba hooded
jacket with leather facing was a great variation for men’s formal.
Dhruv Kapoor
The palette was
a well-blended and justified combination of navy blue, bottle green with the
right amount of tarnish shades and burnt yellow. Dhruv Kapoor also made an attempt to make
designer fashion affordable for his fans through his soon-to-be-launched line
called ’’DHRUV KAPOOR EDIT ON’’
Dhruv’s clever
mélange of liberation with fashion called “Anarchy” enthralled the audience and
left them wanting more.
Dhruv Kapoor
SONAL VERMA’S REAL LIFE INSPIRED WOMEN’S WEAR
COLLECTION “CONSCIOUS CHAOS” AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK
WINTER/FESTIVE 2015
The fusion of
reality and myth was well conceptualized by Sonal Verma in her collection
“Conscious Chaos” for her label ‘Rara Avis’ at Jabong Stage during Lakmé
Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.
Rara Avis
The ensembles
were an array of straight and boxy garments emoting comfort with style. The
palette summarized classic winter tones such as violet, deep grey and charcoal
black defining the regularity and consistency of life. Fabrics were basic, yet
statement making, as heavy cotton and leather; the brand’s favourites played
the lead role in this fascinating line and were well amalgamated through
embroidery and also as the main medium. Shearling fur for accessories and
geometric shapes was quite an uptown urban hit, just fine for the mood of the
weather.
Rara Avis
A few attention
grabbing garments were the little black embellished dress and brown pencil
skirt highlighted with minimal embellishment paired with a loose black kaftan
top. A metallic pink floor length jacket with a long slit skirt and basic cropped
top, were all enhanced with statement neck pieces.
Rara Avis
The designer
portrayed a distinct side of the urban woman, which is dark, enigmatic and is a
lot more than she is willing to show. The mind-boggling theme with perfect
execution made a great impact and left the crowd wanting more. Sonal Verma’s
“Conscious Chaos” for her label ‘Rara Avis’ brought to life her experiences, in
the form of a unique futuristic collection.
Rara Avis
RAGINI AHUJA
Her label “Ikai” has been in demand with the fashion followers. As the winner in the Surface Texture Category, Ragini Ahuja’s collection titled “The Hairy Tale” had fabrics like silk, pashmina, leather, suede and Chanderi. The theme was created in shades of black, navy, almond, cream, ox red and nude. The dark, almost Gothic look was inspired by the beauty and the beast concept.
Ragini Ahuja
Ragini Ahuja
Ragini Ahuja
Ragini Ahuja
ARJUN SALUJA’S LABEL ‘RISHTA’ PRESENTED AN
EMOTIONALLY CHARGED COLLECTION CALLED “ABANDONED” AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK
WINTER/FESTIVE 2015
Mumbai, 28 August, 2015: An
emotionally charged collection called “Abandoned” by Arjun Saluja for his label
‘Rishta’ kept the audience engrossed at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.
Inspired by the
word abandonment, Arjun brought it skilfully on the ramp as an inspiration for
his collection. Looking at experiences to further highlight his apparel, it was
rough edges, splatter of paint, broken blocks, grim and dust that was worked
creatively into the line.
Arjun Saluja
Using wool and
leather as the prime canvas of communication for the collection, Arjun ensured
they were turned into closely structured garments that reflected the theme of
cocooning in a stylish manner. Since it was the aggression and transgression of
street life that inspired Arjun, the creative chaos in the apparel reflected
the “Abandoned” theme perfectly through the smudgy abstract prints on a grim
grey, beige and black background.
Arjun Saluja
With zip as the
prime detailing, which appeared functional as well as decorative, the show
opened with black leather zipped tunic and grey pants. Soon the mood was set
for rouched zip cape dress, beige kurta with salwars, asymmetric zipped leather
jacket with wide divided skirt and a grey shift with beaded detailing. Overlapping pants, asymmetric zipped frock coat,
an ox blood cascading lapel cape shirt, drop crotch pant and a double breast
printed trench coat added to the drama of the collection. For a discreet
shimmer, a gold patch added glitter to an off- centre coat dress, a metallic
tail coat with draped pants and a floor length long sleeve gold chevron design
androgynous gown. The solitary off-white stitched sari and zipped choli followed
the theme of the collection.
Arjun Saluja
Men’s wear was as
per Arjun’s creative norms, when a pleated skirt, pant, waistcoat and jacket
made a sedate entry, while a black double lapel biker hoodie was teamed with a
low crotch trouser. Long coats appeared with leather pants and leather blousons
gave wrap pants an interesting touch.
When it’s a
conversation stopping and visually arresting line of clothes that one longs
for; then Arjun Saluja’s “Abandoned” collection for his label ‘Rishta’ is
something the fashion conscious will want to hang onto.
Arjun Saluja
