Fame, power and an overflowing bank balance hasnt changed the way Kolkatas wonder boy Sabyasachi Mukherjee views life
Fame, power and an overflowing bank balance hasnt changed the way Kolkatas wonder boy Sabyasachi Mukherjee views life. His sister Payal is still his best friend and design head of his label, his parents are his harshest critics and he prefers to chill with his childhood friends rather than the well-heeled pseudo blondes.
Rehane @ WIFW AW 12
Rehanes collection channeled a military chic vibe and gave us feminine ensembles in three principle colours- khaki, dull good and fiery red. Key styles showcased included shift dresses, maxis and A line dresses with a retro twist. Rehane created an interesting fusion of feminine glamour and masculinity with her creations and dresses were accessorized with military hats and berets to emphasize on the gender neutral quality of this collection.
Manish Malhotra @ WIFW AW 12
Manish Malhotras show brought a rather eventful day 3 of WIFW 12 to a grand end. The collection ‘Gulaala or Giltoor’ showcased by the designer was a tribute to a team of 65 kashmiri craftsmen who work under Malhotra.
Indians Style, Senegalese Buyers Smile!
Indian fashion designers may not be present across the globe but Indian movies have been popularising Indian fashion globally for ages. That awareness and interest has resulted in WIFW receiving its first buyers from the African nation of Senegal!
Fashion Beyond the Metros
Ask yourself what Raipur, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Ludhiana and Indore have in common, besides the fact that they are rapidly developing cities in India? The answer is that these and a few other Tier two cities are strengthening their affair with designer labels with an unheard of urgency.
Chinese Chikankari Anyone?
The Chinese are now trying to copy chikankari, they love it so much! says Komal Mirchandani from Sanskrit in Hong Kong. One of the first India-inspired clothing & accessories stores in South East Asia, Komal has been visiting Indian fashion weeks since 2002 to source for Sanskrit. She says her store in Hong Kong works well simply because Indian craftsmanship cannot be replicated. 80 % of my clientele is the local, Chinese or expat population. They love the diversity and detail of Indian embroideries and they prefer to buy a piece from us because it is so unique, unlike a Gucci dress that is available in too many numbers and sizes.
Tarun Tahiliani @ WIFW AW 12
The master of drapes has worked his magic and left us mesmerized with his gorgeous creations this season too. Plums, navys, blacks, maroons and burnt oranges cascaded down the ramp in a variety of figure flattering silhouettes to leave fashion lovers awestruck.
The Next Episode by Shantanu Singh
Saving the world one dress at a time was the idea behind Shantanu Singhs collection that is inspired by penguins and global warming. The Next Episode, his label beautifully puts together the idea called Save the World that is depicted through his collection.
Nupur Kanoi @ WIFW AW 12
Nupur Kanoi took an alternative route to style with striking contrasts this season. The idea about structure and fluidity melding together to form a beautiful concoction of sorts came through with Kanois new collection aptly called The Troy Story.
Gaurav Gupta @ WIFW AW 12
Drape and surface ornamentation go hand in hand when it comes to Gaurav Guptas signature and this season, he went a bit ahead and created looks with beautiful prints and structured ideas. The show began with form-fitted jackets and suits that gave the modern woman a powerful silhouette.