Category: Autumn-Winter

As Mickey Contractor gives finishes touches to a model backstage, he remembers the rule he set for himself----keep it simple. So the eyes, this season, in most WIFW shows were nude, with just a bit of sheen, gloss or eye conditioner is used on bare eyelids. “The mouth has a ...

When you see an advance being paid to designers in more than three booths, assume safely that business has been brisk! And so it has been at WIFW SS 2013 ...

As another season of WIFW wraps up, the success of the week is being judged by the business designers have been able to generate at this trade event (with a big dollop of glamour of course!) ...

Aneeth Arora was in Lucknow for a wedding when she saw men outside the mosque in crochet caps and white, long chikankari kurtas and lungis, instantly she knew that was going to be the theme for her SS 13 line. But that’s not all ...

Sexy, flirty and feminine, these three words best describe fashion’s most stylish sisters Gauri and Nainika Karan. With a rainfall of high slits, scooped backs, exaggerated shoulders, and fabric swirls around the body the girls made sure they stayed true to their signature---high on glam ...

Pricing swimwear at Rs 8,000 onwards for a label only two years old in India seems like a gutsy move but the confident duo of Shivan & Narresh, who debut at WIFW SS 2013 have a plan chalked out ...

Georgettes, chiffons and textured fabrics – Pallavi Jaipur plays it colourful this time with ensembles that give Indian craft a new makeover. Modern sensibilities are paired with traditional crafts – an art Pallavi so beautifully showcases this season with shifts, maxi dresses and anarkalis that make every Indian woman’s dream ...

Winter moods – a palette of bright colours like yellow, red, blue and green went into the colour palette at Nikhita’s show this season. The brightness of the ensembles was meant to oust the winter blues and so the collection showcased easy silhouettes and interesting textures that are meant to ...

The collection named “Oya” looks towards change and transition – a trait that Dolly J truly embraced this season. The fiery change is represented in all of her new fall ensembles – from the chunky necklaces in stained glass to the palazzo pants worn lovingly over kurtas ...

Nimrita’s collection played with easy flowing silhouettes in satin and georgette in a burst of delicate and feminine colours such as lilac, mint, greys and off whites. Asymmetrical hems, one shoulders styles, palazzo pants and layering of fabrics were key features of the collection. Sequins were blended with satin to ...

This season Bhanuni by Jyoti Sharma gave us graphically and visually stimulating detailing with a feminine twist. Surface texturing was an integral part of the collection and translucent and opaque fabrics were blended beautifully into the garments. Greys, blacks, reds and maroons made for perfect choices for the autumn-winter range ...

Handmade and party wear– is there such a combination? This season, Akaaro by Gaurav Jai Gupta takes us through the journey into the making of the modern mix – let’s just say that it is a healthy mix of tradition, beauty, power, wholesome weaves and playful Swarovski’s ...

Strong, simple yet alluring - Anaikka by Kanika Saluja depicts the strong, independent and opinionated woman for whom creating a distinct style statement through her ensembles is significant in her fashionable journey.  Strong structural silhouettes achieved the equilibrium between architectural shapes and wearability and that earned her the silent nomination of new designer ...

Change is the one thing that always remains constant. No one showcases this idea better than Dev R Nil, the Bengali duo who have managed to stay on top of the tag “Made in India”, have now surfaced with a newer, more contained collection ...

The audience always waits for the coveted Abraham & Thakore show to show innovation and inspiration in design – and this season too, we waited with bated breath for them. The designer duo once again decided to keep it simple and inventive – with modern silhouettes, silk dresses and fitted ...

North-east - the charm, the intricacies of art and the absolute colour it throws back, no one captured the essence of it better than Jenjum. Tribal was the name of the game – predictable in its introduction but slowly, the show picked up pace – with its bright-coloured shifts and ...

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 ...

There are small things that are intentionally created to be part of the collection - ones that are so insignificant perhaps in the making, but definitely an add-on and quite central to the anthology now. That’s how you feel when you look at the small glitter cape that’s worn over ...

India Unlimited was the tagline for the day at the Rocky S show this season. Fall, with its beautiful weddings, its unlimited extravagance and its undying love for gold, makes its way into Rocky S‘s collection ...

It’s amazing how Anand Bhushan surprises you with his wares every.single.time. From last season’s tribal inspiration to this season’s Junkyard love – every single piece of clothing that he produces has an after taste of creativity and power ...

This season Rajdeep Ranawat presented an 80's inspired collection that can be best described as a blend of psychdelic colours and bold prints in wearable styles. Kaftans, Jumpsuits, waistcoats, skirts, shift dresses and sarees lit up the ramp and Ranawat included a pop of added colour with bright coloured stockings ...

There is definitely something about the way Pankaj and Nidhi bring colour into fall this season. Brights are subtle (if there is ever such a thing!) and fabrics went from faux wool fur (a material that was made specially by the designers) to leather and wool jersey ...

Feminine, dreamy and effortless is just how we would describe Ritu Pande’s collection. Blacks, charcoal greys and rust reds formed the limited yet classic colour palette that the designer stuck to and the fabric of choice was by and large satin. Kimono style dresses, one shoulder drapes and toga style ...

'My Vanquard' by Singhee featured ethnic easy to wear garments- hand made fabrics were meshed with unconventional fabrics, textures and silhouettes. Singhee focused on flaming reds, pretty pinks, cool aqua, bright yellows and earthy browns for this particular collection and the garments had a strikingly experimental feel to them. The ...

Sakshee’s collection was modern, romantic and effortlessly feminine. She stuck to a nude, champagne and off white palette with occasional bursts of dramatic gold sequins. Oversized headphones and gold rimmed glasses gave the clothes a retro-futuristic touch. Nargis Fakhri was breathtaking as the show stopper in a pair of gold ...

Niharika gave us a circus of colours, funky prints and off beat embellishments all on black to bring out the out of the box character her collection boasted of ...

Tahera Peeran collection titled ‘New Slang’ brought together fashionable opposites. Fluidity was paired with structure, masculinity with femininity and austerity with experimentation ...

'Sensually Yours' by Reynu Taandon marks the designers successful attempt to weave together garments with structural appeal in bursts of colour with intricate threadwork. Each garment was laden with elements of sensuality and this by itself was the signature appeal of Taandon’s collection ...

The art of the drape – if ever there was a concept of that sort, Raakesh Agarwval scores. This season, the art of drapery has taken to new heights with more interesting embellishments and easy silhouettes. Add a few metallic corsets and we have the right amount of drama any ...

Textiles took an alternative route this season with Nachiket Brave’s Fall contribution titled “Caravan”. The brights were still his brightest offering and this time, they came with added textile and aesthetic influences across Asia, Arabia and the Sahara ...

The treasured tie-dye art from Kutch, Gujarat popularly known as Gujarati Bandhani served as the main focus and inspiration for this collection. Black, indigo, henna and aubergine formed the central colour palette and the silhouettes used were structured with a raw finish ...

Chanderi has always been the weapon of choice for Rahul Mishra, and this time, he takes his collection a notch up with jersey and merino wool inclusions. The collection called Similar Opposites talks of this metamorphosis through handwoven fabrics ...

This season, Meera Ali gave us a solo show in collaboration with creative inputs from her young daughter Sama Ali. The collection was created keeping in mind the tastes and sensibilities of the modern day independent woman ...

Rehane’s 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 ...

Manish Malhotra’s 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 ...

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! ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Saving the world one dress at a time – was the idea behind Shantanu Singh’s 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 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 Kanoi’s new collection aptly called The Troy Story ...

Drape and surface ornamentation go hand in hand when it comes to Gaurav Gupta’s 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 ...

The traveling gypsy is back once again as Pero by Aneeth Arora brings together modern bohemia in earthy tones, soothing colours and beautifully woven fabrics. This time, it’s layering that takes the collection to a whole new level with fun knits, cute berets and vintage retro leather trunks that seem ...

The prêt line Taurus by Dhruv and Pallavi is a simple yet opulent collection that brings back antique embroideries and embellished bodices – and almost warrior-like ensembles that focus on young confident woman through royal blues and contouring ensembles ...

Simplicity is at the helm of all things beautiful and Vaishali proved this right with her newest collection that bordered on Sufism. With thick topis, the long and luxuriously flowing kurtas – the idea of purity and solace comes through in the collection ...

Tailoring, that will always be the strength of Arjun Saluja’s collection and true to form, this time too, his Navy blue and earthy brown well tailored garments with innovative sleeves and power shoulders take centre stage at WIFW ...

Handlooms and avant garde designs go hand in hand this season at Myoho. Inspired by the mystifying mayan kingdom, this collection is all about bold aztec prints and layered embroideries, fluidity and structure and wel,, dusty brights and charcoal hues ...

Nature-inspired collection – Anand Kabra’s showcase this season is all about earthy tones and voluminous silhouettes. Flora and fauna played an important role in the collection with lotus leaf, lotus flower and rippled reed prints dominating the entire collection ...

It’s the land of the loud and lavish and for ages has supplied the colour and music that north Indian weddings so heavily depend on. Punjab maybe largely known for its bhangra and phulkari but soon enough it’ll also be known as the market Indian designers are making a beeline ...

Inspired by geometrical shapes and colourful ideas, Mrinalini’s collection was all about animated outlines and illustrative gradients. The happy rainbow colours – and paired with origami-like colour squares added to the charm of the collection. The silhouettes are not conventional – there are wrap jackets, shifts, power shoulders and quilted ...

The masters of drape – Shantanu & Nikhil once again team up to give us a spectacular show with lace, velvet, sequin and metallic influences. The drape once again takes precedence over the collection – and this time, there are newer additions, like the heavily sequined wraps, velvet jackets and ...

Preeti Chandra works the Indian warrior look with beaded embellishments on jackets and statement accessories. The collection generously uses velvet – in maxi dresses and shifts giving the show a Middle Eastern feel ...

The stage is set for 5 days of on- ramp sizzle, front row glamour and frantic activity in the exhibition area. The Autumn Winter Edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 2012 kick starts with 138 designers and over a 120 buyers coming together for the most solid business ...