Antithesis, the newest collection from Ritesh Kumar is a lot of things texture play, graphic elements and most of all techno-futuristic in every way. The collection is an amalgamation of severe cuts and sharp silhouettes an idea that is both modern and eclectic at the same time. The exploration of polarities from organic to man-made, textures to oil slick finishes and blacks with whites makes this collection complete.
There are, of course, extremes that play beautifully between fabrics and colours and cuts the sharpness of style with the delicacy of the fabrics. From silhouette to colour to texture there is synthesis in everything and that comes through in this collection. Hybrids of silk, wool, synthetic fur, leather and fine knit come together in a monochromatic color palette, only, there are smaller inclusions like teal, silver, red and occasionally blue that light up the line-up. The reason this collection works is because it includes dynamism and innovation in smaller doses and its influences are modern, like science fiction, retro ideas and sportswear all rolled into one.
The ear muffs added just the right amount of retro to this collection while boxy handbags and clutches kept it minimalistic and avant garde. The crocheted shift and the graphic dress bring the cool quotient to this collection while the chain-link bags and two-toned tights added the retro effects.