Amrita Khanna

There is something quite endearing about Amrita Khanna's style that is bohemian in spirit yet has the body of casual sophistication of a minimalist. The look is tailored, crisp and clean yet full of color and fun elements.

Amrita Khanna

Conversational prints have been trending for a while and this one with as diversified elements as a teddy bear to a comic character, a tiger to a gorilla, a pet bottle to a potted plant, a pineapple, a monument and a roving eye is quite unique and unlike anything we've seen. Its like carrying everything that you like with you....what a conversation starter!..... don't you think?

Amrita Khanna

Amrita wears this color blocked oversize trapeze shape top in while and pastel blue and pairs it with a cropped-to-the-ankles length pair of trousers in black. A pair of meant-for-walking slip on shoes in tan and an oversize pair of shades complement her look. A statement watch, ring and black nails are her well chosen accessories with a full mop of free-spirited curlys.

Amrita Khanna

Its such an easy silhouette to carry of for a city dweller that would suit most body types and is easy-breezy and cool! Amrita is the co-founder and Designer at Love Birds.

Street Style Diaries- Meher S Ahmed

The New Power Dressing

The new Power dressing code for women, informed, minimal and sophisticated, Meher S Ahmed shows us the way with her unique personality and style. Black and white, is almost serious and Formal and yet absolutely modern and elegant.

Meher S Ahmed

We love the her naturally textured hair, almost framing her face and adds a lot of character to her personality.

Meher S Ahmed

Meher wears this full length high-waisted skirt in  black-n-white pinstripes paired with a crisp white casual shirt tucked in. A black leather tote, black n tan strappy sandals and a pair of Ray Ban clubmaster sunglasses that we totally dig! complete her look. Her long multi-charm neckpiece adds to her feminine grace.

Meher S Ahmed

The Pinstripes have been a favorite board-room staple and having more than usual masculine association. Its refreshing to see a skirt in it that almost manages to keep its associations, except this time its all, a 100% feminine!

Meher S Ahmed

Lakmé Fashion Week Winter Festive 2014 Opening Day

Yes Folks its that time of the year again. 

Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 opened in great style with the spectacular dual shows presented by DHL featuring the collections of the very talented Masaba Gupta and avant garde designer Amit Aggarwal. Colours of DHL were cleverly brought into the collections by both the designers who revealed their latest line of garments to a very appreciative audience.

 

AMIT AGGARWAL – FASHION’S ULTRA GLAM DESIGNER

Amit Aggarwal’s debut show at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013 was the most widely praised event last season. His exclusive futuristic gowns and experiments with the 21^st century look for the sari and choli drew applause from fashion lovers.

Amit Aggarwal

Adding further highlights to the collection was the specially crafted jewellery. Giant intricately crafted ear flaps and striped hair pieces perched at the back of the models’ heads complemented the garments in an innovative manner.

Amit Aggarwal

Pleats played an important role, while a clever play of sheer and opaque metallic shimmer gave the creations a sexy seductive feel. Lattice work, laser cutting for wide peplums and intricately crafted flared skirts were a breathtaking part of the show. 

Amit Aggarwal

His showstopper was the very regal, gorgeous, Sushmita Sen, Miss Universe 1994 who was a grand end to the show as she glided in a black, striped, fitted, draped gown.

When women want to make a sensational entrance and are daring and bold to carry off strong crafted ensembles, Amit Aggarwal’s creations will have the perfect impact on the gathering.

Amit Aggarwal

 

MASABA GUPTA – FOR THE FREE SPIRITED WOMAN

The name Masaba Gupta conjures up visions of collections that are feisty, free and fashionable. Star winner of the Gen Next designer show in 2009, Masaba’s rise up the fashion ladder has been phenomenal. Her collection “Wanderess” inspired by renowned poet Roman Payne’s character Saskia, had all the characteristic touches that the young designer lavishes on her garments.

Masaba Gupta

Inspired by the Goan woman whose adventurous and free thinking nature has been iconic, Masaba brought these qualities along with a hint of delicate touches for her line. Going for the vintage 1960’s look, the colour palette burst onto the ramp with lavish use of yellow and neon hues and created that splash of Goan flavour. Masaba’s fabric choice was scuba, satin, jersey and crepe for the trio of prints.

Masaba Gupta

For a show stopping entry, it had to be Shilpa Shetty in a slinky black printed cut-out gown with an attached dupatta drape – just the right addition for a beach time soirée 

Masaba Gupta

Touches of Goa appeared in the form of geometric leaves and flowers print for loose beach covers over white bikini. Saris with the characteristic Masaba prints in white, brown, black and yellow were teamed with long sleeved black/white leaf print blouse. Flared minis in beige, slinky gowns with multi prints, long sleeved, thigh length jacket with flared pants and cut-out sari gown, brought the mood of the fun times of the 1960s. Trapeze printed top with bell sleeves, attached dupattas for skirts, bell bottom style shararas, long sleeved tail-coat cholis with printed saris and drop waist will-power maxi added to the options that Masaba offered.

When it comes to garments that leave a lasting impression on the audience, Masaba Gupta’s “Wanderess” collection will once again create waves in fashion circles. 

Masaba Gupta

*Content Credits: The LFW Team

Street Style Diaries Mumbai -Shelly Sarkar

Blue is the color of passion; I love every bit of this denims and chessboard summer look. This look is perfect to the point where I would not even change the nail color. The ensemble brings out a personality that spells confidence, great taste and finesse......Shelly wears a sequined-in-a-chessboard pattern crop top over a pair of denim shorts washed down to a mid tone. She couples it up with a western style over-shirt with a wash to match and sleeves rolled-up to the elbow. The choice of half-black rimmed retro gradient shades (I adore, never take them off!), nail and lip color and her neatly center-parted and tied into a pony hair is pure sophistication. A black leather purse, a gold rimmed watch with black leather straps and another-name-for-comfort Converse All Star high top shoes in black are practical, non-fussy and classy accessory choices; another tick on big sneaker trend at the moment.

Armed with her Nikon DSLR  Shelly is out to capture into her lens images that inspire......and I did too!

Shelly Sarkar is a fellow blogger and blogs at By The wear.

Crop tops are a rage now; considering our traditional dresses being the saree blouse, ghaghra choli; we have been the most comfortable baring the midriff with elegance and élan so go ahead and try one out. 

Shelly Sarkar

Shelly Sarkar

Shelly Sarkar

Denim Shirt : Gap

Checkered Sequin Top : ASOS

Shorts : Thrift store find from Sarojini Nagar

Shoes : Converse

Bag : KOOVS

Caught my eye

In the club

Five Days Five Looks One Pal - Day 4

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For a luncheon at a friend's beach house, Esha wanted to let her hair down. The temptation to run down the beach at sunset to touch the waters and cool your heels is hard to resist....specially when a bunch of girls just wanna have fun!

Esha wears this interesting short/long wrap-tie-up dress in a powdered sea blue base with sun faded floral print all-over. The dress is designed for maximum freedom of movement and hence an ideal choice. A sleeveless trucker jacket in denim, a carry all tote and a pair of slip-on flats complete her resort look.

Hair eager to kiss the breeze Esha is ready for some fun on the beach.

P.S: When planning a beach/resort look ensure that you work with minimum number of pieces that are easy to put on and allow you maximum ease and movement. Easy Breezy should be your keywords.....Have fun!

Esha 

Esha 

Esha 

Photography : Divya Tak

Dress : Export Surplus Shop, Bandra

Jacket: Benetton

Bag: Michael Kors

Slip ons : Tory Birch

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Five days Five Looks One pal - Day 3

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Esha has a Fashion show-for-a-cause to attend, front row, followed by high tea and ending with a sundown soiree at the chic manicured gardens of a 5-star venue. 

She chooses this amazing Grecian draped dress by the James Farreira that took my breath away. The Ombre' going from soft hibiscus red to a carrot orange blending in at the waist is a fabulous pairing of color don't you think?

She wears a double string pearl and shell neckpiece in gold, a gold neck choker and a broad gold cuff to complement this Greek Goddess look. Unafraid of adding more color, she chooses a pair of bold color blocked peep toes  for footwear in fuchsia, royal blue and black. I love this footwear choice simply for the fact that is adds a zing that make her look fab from tip to toe. A safer footwear choice wouldn't have been able to do so. She finishes her look with kohl lined eyes, soft hibiscus lips and hair swept back into a messy bun on the side with her tamed curls trying to break free.

Esha Amin is ready to set the temperatures of this garden soiree soaring!

Esha 

Esha 

Esha 

Photography : Divya Tak

Dress : James Ferreira

Shoes : Nine West

Neck Pieces : Curio Cottage

Cuff : Colaba Causeway

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Five Days Five Looks One Pal- Day 2

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Esha has to meet a friend today she hasn't caught up with in a long time, for a coffee. In a cheerful mood that she is, she pulls out her on-trend pieces, all different and mixes it up with a panache that comes with experience and in the end her pattern-play sits wonderfully together. 

Esha wears a deep U neck T with a very interesting Aztec-Geo-Skin horizontal pattern over a tone-on-tone patterned sequined skirt in off-white, both trending equally hot this summer! She puts on a waterfall cardigan in a print that a very modernist leopard skin representation with almost hand-painted spots in colors. The girl loves her metals and a gold cuff with set-in turquoise, leather envelop clutch in silver with all-over tonal studs, and her gold monogrammed pair of belle flat shoes in black finish her look!

Every piece that Esha dons is a conversation starter and I'm sure the girls catching up would have easily moved from coffee to dinner!

P.S: Mixing different trends skin prints-sequined surfaces-aztec/tribal prints-studded pieces-metallic together could be overwhelming. While creating your mix be careful that your entire look doesn't overpower your personality. If you can rock it like this go right ahead! 

Esha

Esha 

Esha 

Esha 

Top : Only

Cardigan : Vero Moda

Skirt : Tarajorman

Clutch : Ayesha

Ballet Shoes: Hermes

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Five days Five looks One pal : Day 1

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I am happy to bring to you the third edition of my Five days Five looks One pal with Esha. Earlier you have seen Prasad Ramamurthy and Sudipta Nandi featured in this story where digging deep into the wardrobes of my pals I bring to you 5 distinct looks, which portray different shades of their personality.

Esha is a vivacious and much talented designer. She has created a niche for herself in styling celebrities from Bollywood, Television, Sports, Runways as well as budding Miss India hopefuls. It was quite a task to edit from her envious collections of clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories, to bring her to you in 5 different avatars over the next weeks.

Today Esha is styling a Bollywood diva for an event and once done she has to be ready for a photo-op as well. Being a stylist she is always on the run.........so into the bag go the black stiletto sandals and the exquisitely gold embroidered and quilted jacket with a touch of neon. What she wears inside is pure comfort of a white camisole and a pair of form flattering slacks in black with gold zipper detail. A pair of always-in-my-bag flats lets her through all the frantic activities of the day. She poses for me just before going out for her photo-op.

The transformation she brings about with her jacket, her heels, her kohl lined eyes and rose lips and her brushed-to-a-side hair in a pony is amazing.......all in the span of 5 minutes!

'You have to think on your toes' she says.

 

Esha 

Esha 

Esha 

Esha 

Camisole : Aeropostale

Slacks : Zara

Jacket : Manoosh

Bag : Charles and Keith

Sandals : Nine West

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Street Style Diaries Mumbai- Shweta Sharma

To the 80's 

You've moved to New Delhi from Mumbai last week, you're dressed to kill, armed with a pout and a practiced-to-perfection pose, with dreams and a plan.....you're on LFW high! (Lakme'/WI Lifestyle Fashion Weeks). Couldn't resist the new Coke commercial doing rounds to announce the migration of the f-people to the capital for the Autumn Winter 14 edition of Wills India Lifestyle Fashion Week being opened by Tarun Tahiliani on the 26th of the month. 

I chose to stay put in Mumbai and get back on the street on my hunt, the mystery, the tale that clothes tell and the people behind them. I stumbled upon the charming Shweta, who brought in a lovely new avatar of the 80's vintage for us. Reminiscent of the oversize T+ cut off shorts+ the acid washed denim jacket combination which was a staple for the teens of the 80's grooving to Madonna, Queen or Jon Bon Jovi.

To the 80's and back with Shweta Sharma

Shweta wears this oversize shirt in denim with a stone acid wash, very popular during the 80's, with ripped chest pocket and elbow patched for the real vintage and worn feel. She pairs it up with the iconic cut out denim shorts with frayed edges. She finishes her Retro vibe with the big hair she wears casually. A metal tipped and monogrammed leather clutch bag in camel, and black velvet driving shoes with the skull embroidery, made famous by Alexander McQueen, complete her minimal yet fabulous updated-from-the-80's look.

Shweta Sharma

Shweta Sharma

Shweta Sharma is a Stylist.

Lakme' Fashion Week Summer Resort 14 Day 2 Part 3

KARAN BERRY AND LEON VAZ PRESENED A VERSATILE GLAMOROUS LINE AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Designer duo Karan Berry and Leon Vaz showcased a dazzling new collection under their label ‘KARLEO’ at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.

The showstopper was none other than supermodel Carol Gracias who stunned all in a crystal encrusted white gown with opulent ruffles at the bottom.

Pretty, dramatic and daring ‘KARLEO’ by Karan Berry and Leon Vaz had everything for any diva who likes to stand out.    

  

KARLEO

Versatile and perfect for a glamorous night-out to a Red Carpet event, the range comprised jumpsuits, trousers, dresses, gowns, kaftans, pantsuits, skirts and pants in rich colours inspired by various Indian spices such as mustard, paprika, rye and bay leaves.

KARLEO

The pieces were fabulously crafted in georgette and crepé-de-chine and were elegantly embellished and accentuated by textures, crystals, gemstones, acrylic and neoprene elements. The designers also included delicate floral inspired bejewelled headbands as part of their collection.

KARLEO 

URVASHI JONEJA’S FEISTY COLLECTION WAS IMPRESSIVE AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 13^th March 2014: Urvashi Joneja’s collection of high end casual and evening wear was a decadent display of all things feminine and feisty, at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.

URVASHI JONEJA

The designer stuck to a monochrome palette broken by pops of colours such as chalk purple and muted orange.

Delicate and lightly structured forms took to the ramp as the range showcased versatile silhouettes from asymmetric to flowing in soft, comfortable fabrics such as organza and crepé.

The collection comprised separates as well as paired pieces like dresses, tunics, gowns, trousers, skirts, cover-ups, shrugs and pants.

URVASHI JONEJA

Embellishments were kept simple yet complex with rope and chord work, which flattered any woman’s form.

Two pieces which stood out in particular were a white rope top that showed off the designer’s keen craftsmanship and a unique pair of shorts which extended into sheer pants. 

Inspired by the intricacies of nature from flowers to tree barks, each piece was graced with a stylized element infused with geometric patterns that made for a unique balance.

URVASHI JONEJA

DHL PRESENTED MAWI’S INDIAN ODYSSEY AND THE STUNNING SPACE AGE COLLECTION OF GAURAV GUPTA TO CLOSE DAY TWO AT LAKMÉ  FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 13^th March 2014:

A lit space ship suspended from the ceiling slowly rose to the top at the start of the show, while abstract shapes hung at ramp entrance. To the eerie sounds of a very futuristic symphony, through clouds of smoke, the ultra glam journey into fashionable space started for the audience, as pairs of models in tonal hues but varying designs, decked in outstanding jewellery strutted down the ramp.

Gaurav Gupta and Mavi Keivom

Considered a global luxe brand, Manipur-born Mawi showcased a line of glittering pieces that offered a retrospective over the years of the designer’s work. Adding on hints of her heritage, the ultra-glam jewellery worn by international fashion beauties like Kate Moss had a unique distinct design quality, rarely seen on the ramp.

For conversation stopping statement jewellery, Mawi Keivom’s “Indian Odyssey” collection did all the talking at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.
Multiple drapes were merged so expertly that they boggled the mind, while the structured and moulded fabrics clung dangerously around the models to emerge into unbelievable silhouettes.

Gaurav Gupta and Mavi Keivom

The glitter of metallic jersey, gold and black shimmer of sequins was highlighted by colours like gold, copper, black, anthracite, flame orange and teal. Inspired by the regal creations of ancient Egypt, the silhouettes were slender and lean and revealed a distinct contrast between diamond sharpness and Egyptian futuristic drapes. A master of drapes and silhouettes that completely push the construction envelope; Gaurav displayed his expertise with Carbon Lattice, Isis, Serpent Wave and Diagonal Murmur.

Gaurav Gupta and Mavi Keivom

Antique gold metallic draped one-shoulder gown with an endless trail revealed the futuristic look of the garments; while striking body and jumpsuits, dresses and sari gowns held the attention of the audience. Slim pants were seen under luxurious togas, along with lace gowns and cocktail dresses that were breathtaking in their regal beauty meant for the futuristic Egyptian queens.

Mention must be made of the very exotic make-up, the gorgeous gold platform shoes and Mohawk like hair-do that followed the Egyptian theme.

When women want to look like Egyptian goddesses then Gaurav Gupta’s collection called “Memphire” will allow them to compete with beauties of the world and rule the fashion scene.

Gaurav Gupta and Mavi Keivom

GAURAV GUPTA – FABULOUS AND FUTURISTIC

Showcasing one of the most dazzling collections Gaurav Gupta’s debut appearance at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 was a fabulous futuristic show called “Memphire”. There was glitz, glamour and large doses of grandeur as pairs of models strutted down the catwalk in Gaurav’s creations adorned with Mawi Keivom’s heart stopping jewellery.

MAWI KEIVOM – DESTINED TO DAZZLE

Back home after 12 years, UK based accessory designer, Mawi Keivom presented her fabulous debut collection that was ideal for Gaurav Gupta’s glamorous futuristic creations. Displaying her jewellery under her iconic label MAWI the designer’s “Indian Odyssey” showcase, brought styles of the past and married them to contemporary visuals as iconic pieces were selected from the archives of the designer’s collections.

Gaurav Gupta and Mavi Keivom