The Milky way
The new check trouser for men teamed up with a sherwani has foresaken the churidar and pyjama just like the iced coffee and white tones have replaced the reds in Manish Malhotras new bridal glossary. By Asmita Aggarwal
Rise of the sharara jumpsuit
Rina Dhaka courts wash and wear by crafting a new mill fabric with a pre-crushed effect and of course, appends a benevolent dose of gold. By Asmita Aggarwal
I have arrived moment
Gaurav Guptas ode to lace that he handcrafted or the hybrid lehenga-gown that he created as well as the Zaha Hadid potato chips-like architectural silhouettes he manipulated on nimble shoulders made him an undisputed superstar. By Asmita Aggarwal
Palace of the Winds
There is no consternation in Anitas mind, she sharply cuts through fashions impertinent milieu with her new introduction, the Obi belt, zari embroidered skater dresses with tie details and the voluminous bell shaped offerings, as she courts white with aplomb. By Asmita Aggarwal
In search of lost roses
Muses can vary, but vintage flowers are constant companions for Varun Bahl, whos tiered, translucent gowns and flouncy lehengas bristled in never making you incognito. By Asmita Aggarwal
Moonlighting
Monisha captures bright moments through her interesting take on the off shoulder tuxedo jacket as well as shimmering bodices of cut out gowns that displayed her love for Angelina Jolie-esque poses (the leg play), making it tres chic on a rather wet July day! By Asmita Aggarwal
Princess Diaries
Gotta, intensity of colour, dynamic artisanal work, there was minimalism despite the sandstorm of maximalism in Anjus lexicon, as she took us to the land of jharokhas and aad (princess chokers); it was seduction by royal charm. By Asmita Aggarwal
Machine washable Couture
The Blue Mosque, Islamic techniques like Girikh to Spanish inspirations like Majolica, Rahul Mishra took us around the world, in his 46 piece camel safari and then gave it a modern twist by making couture easy to wear and wash! By Asmita Aggarwal
Venus and Adonis
Tarun Tahilianis homage to Indian weddings came in the form of star gazing with celestial bodies like Chantilly lace, diaphanous drapes and a shower burst of Swarovski crystals. By Asmita Aggarwal
The art of manipulating…twinkles
Great grandson of the man who started one of the first textile mills in 1800 and grandson of late famed cricketer Deepak Shodhan, Shyamal along with Bhumika, Gujarat-based first timers at ICW made sure radiant gold left its 24 karat stamp By Asmita Aggarwal