Traditionalism Meets Modernity
Plain plaits, with flowers, Bandhini saris draped across the waist deliciously, Zardosi collars peeping out of velvet jackets, asymmetrical dresses caressing lithe bodies and saffron adding a mystical edge, Tarun Tahiliani gave Maha Kumbh his heavenly experience, a spiritual twist as models walked down on the mesmerizing Sounds of Isha.
Red Carpet shine
Veteran designer Ashish N Soni wows with his clean, minimal line which saw a play of monochromes as he gets set to launch a sub-brand Ceremonia.
Gunmetal Feminism
Below all that metal, goth and rock is a heart that beats for women, Kanika Saluja Choudhary of the label Annaika is pro women in more ways than one. Not because her clothes are feminist, androgynous or as she says, edgy but also because she sticks to what she knows best. It is a bit like Gaultier, and the Moulin Rouge woman, sexy at night and a feminine, working girl in the day, you know what you are good at, in time, you will master it, she adds.
Dressing the Thinking Woman
There are few in the sea of designers who aspire to dress real women, with warts and all, and celebrate the beauty of simplicity, Sonam Dubal is one of them. Maybe thats why it is not surprising he convinced the dark skinned artist Mithu Sen, in many ways his muse to pose for his shoot.
Melodious Prints
Pankaj and Nidhi blew their own trumpet, quite literally! With a line that would make even the God of Guitar Jimmy Page sit up and take notice. No, not just because there were musical instruments, creating melody in their signature lattice work or crewel embroidery, but because the duo takes pains over finishing each piece, giving it a distinct identity.
Gulzar sahibs poetry, Fridas activism and lipstick prints set the mood on Day 1
Just like Gulzar sahibs poetry, Swanand Kirkires haunting melody in Bawra Mann or Sudhir Mishras intense film Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi, Vineet Bahls chikankari was moving. Shunning a colonized attitude that all things Western are cool, Vineet stuck to what he is good at, Indian silhouettes to which he added his ingenious touch, by making them ultra feminine, taking the traditional threadwork to new heights in ivory, on georgette.
Aneeths textile treasures
Pero introduces saris for the first time, as Aneeth takes a trip around India to uncover the myriad jewels of weaves, she styles effortlessly into modern ensembles for a woman, who is unafraid of being herself.
Breaking Clichés About Shaadis
It is not that David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore havent done bridal wear before, they have, admits the former, but only for special clients and on request. So even as the duo gear up to show Shaadi Redux, their line immersed in stunning brocades, specially woven by Ekaya, which has been working with weavers for many, many years, David says, he does get nervous when he thinks about it. I think, it is a fresh perspective to occasion wear, I wouldnt say made to order for the bride, but for events leading up to the wedding. We dont do bridal wear, so it is stressing me out a bit, it we are in uncharted waters, he confides.
An Autumn-Winter Story in Three Hues
Interior design connoisseurs will tell you the most important ingredient of décor is primarily good taste, aesthetics, lighting to set the mood, and keeping the area uncluttered. Vikram Sharma, the set designer for WIFW Autumn-Winter 2013 has ensured just this as 600 workers work tirelessly to create magnificence at Hall No. 18, Pragati Maidan for Asias biggest event.
Going Organic
Urvashi Kaur keeps it au naturale, while Annaikka plays with bold colours; Nida expresses her love for the weave tant; Malini exudes oomph; Gauri & Nainika display cascading beauties while Paras and Shalini add a pop of colour through their bright pumps and earrings.