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 Lucknow Girl
Kerala’s Kathakali meets UP’s Chikankari and Patolas romance brocades as couturier Manav Gangwani added star dust with Disha Patani in his ICW 2017 showcase. By Asmita Aggarwal
Le Smokin Banaras
Anamika Khannas subtle Banarasis and real zari offerings made ICW 2017 a celebration of candour transforming the tempestuous bridal space and infusing it with savoir faire, rather than merely tradition. By Asmita Aggarwal
Checkmate
Unlike the West which is embracing mottled and scruffy, and with Gucci blurring the lines between the two genders, men in India still prefer monochromes and a smattering of grey, though Abhishek Patni brought in the outdoors with his parkas and faux fur lining By Asmita Aggarwal
Amorous Spell
Suhani Parekh matches her minimalist aesthetic with Amit Aggarwals Patolas at the grand finale, as Aprajita Toor elevates his ubiquitous brocades with her custom-made wonders! By Asmita Aggarwal
Money for nothin and chicks for free
Fashion does meet art, and yes, sporty can be sexy! By Asmita Aggarwal
The Outsider
Abhishek Paatnis enterprising designs for Nought One and Zero highlight the growing opportunity for designers in Indian menswear. He is all set to present his new collectionwhich merges streetwear with military-inspired clothing and promises to breathe life in corduroy By Asmita Aggarwal