Asmita Aggarwal’s Conversation with Rahul Mishra
Growing up his father was keen Rahul Mishra study for the Indian Administrative Service or join IIT, so he was quite disappointed when the physics graduate decided to join NID. But the math that he was so good at as a teen gets reflected in his meticulously calculated cuts, seamless renditions on Khadi and of course, his complex aari work. At the third day of the WIFW at the Pragati Maidan, it was Rahul who was the star, with his Kerala inspired line that used gold plated silver zari, from Balaramapuram.
WIFW SS 13 – Day Two Sum-up
It was a tribute to Bhagalpur silk with Bollywood star Manoj Bajpayee doing the honours by adding oodles of masala, as Samant Chauhan showed his eclectic line complete with floor sweeping silhouettes on the second day of the WIFW at Pragati Maidan. Oranges rubbed shoulders with whites and these beauties came pleated at the bodice or with interesting lowers, with patchwork added in a good measure to rev up the look. As little pearls encrusted yolks and churi sleeves made a fine play, the stunner was the plain black sari with a gotta border that Nethra Raghuraman carried to perfection.
‘IT’ Accessories for SS 2013 – Part II
There are 10 accessory designers on display at WIFW this season. Weve asked them to pick out one piece from their collection and tell us why it is the accessory to flaunt in Spring Summer 2013. In the first edition of this series we heard from Pinky Saraf, Shalini Ahuja and Radhika Gupta. Heres more from the world of accessory designers!
Aggression Translated in White – Kallol Datta
Ive been very angry for the past 3 months. I dont know why but Ive been angry and I thought it will be a challenge to translate that aggression through white, says Kallol Datta. And thats why his Spring Summer collection at WIFW 2013 is mostly about blacks and whites mostly the latter actually!
Punjabi Bling Made International!
If you are not one to blend in the crowd, Valliyan by Nitya Arora qualifies to vie for your favourite accessory label. Bold, Chunky, Can-not-miss pieces justify the note Nitya has put up on her website WARNING! While using our product you may find people, known to you or otherwise staring at your ears neck or wrist!
I Want People to Come Away With Joy and Temptation – Nachiket Barve
I want people to come away with joy and temptation when they see my show, says Mumbai based designer Nachiket Barve.
You Cant Ask God Anything More Than He Has Given You – James Ferreira
You cant ask God anything more than he has given you. It is this philosophy that helps veteran designer James Ferreira keep his head above water in the fashion industry. Where most designers are encouraging buyers to come into their stall, James likes to play music, jazz and classical from the 50s and dance all night long in his little loft where he stays alone in Mumbai. I dont know how to market, or convince people to give me what I want, but I know what I am good at and that is dancing. So I perform for my tables and chairs and it sets the night on fire, he laughs.
WIFW SS 13 – Show by Manish Malhotra
After seeing the work done by the NGO Mijwan Welfare Society, founded by Kaifi Azmi and run by his daughter and veteran actress Shabana, to give employment and financial support to Mijwan girls in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bollywoods flavour of the season Parineeti Chopra decided to walk the ramp for Manish Malhotra at the WIFW. She called up Shabanaji and asked if she could help and she instantly agreed, says Manish.
Growing up in Nagaland, the one Style Lesson that Atsu Sekhoses Mother Taught him was Less is More.
Growing up in Nagaland, the one style lesson that Atsu Sekhoses mother taught him was less is more. And that is what got etched in the designers mind as a student at NIFT Delhi and also when he launched his label ten years back. Atsu means unique in Naga, and for the shy style guru, it remained a challenge to be true to his name. On the first day of the WIFW SS 13, Atsu showed a line that had glimpses of his roots, but he never let it overtake his mission-clothes with a global appeal.
WIFW SS 13 – Day One Sum-up
Bollywood wife and glamourista Suzanne Roshan may have turned many heads in her little red number as she sat in the front row of buddy Surily Goels show at the WIFW SS 13, but it was undoubtedly the quiet and extremely dignified Aditi, daughter of textile revivalist Jaya Jaitly in a soothing green sari, glittering nose stud, and a red bindi, who stole the show! Wendell Rodricks should be a happy man, he got appreciation from none other than a woman who truly understands style and has abandoned ultra short sequinned wonders for true Indian flavour and that too at a showing that is celebrating what the country really stands for, craftsmanship.