Artisanal Ephemera
Uzbeki Suzanis form a backdrop for Harpreet and Rimple Narulas ICW 2016 line where Islamic art becomes a leitmotif for creative expression as Gulzar saheb’s voice reverberates soothingly in the background. By Asmita Aggarwal
Valley of pleasure
Whether it was Sahib Jan played by Meena Kumari in Kamal Amorhis unforgettable Pakeezah or Umaro Jaan by the lithe-footed Rekha, the tales of unrequited love and courtesans have lived on in our collective memories. It is this ethos that gets recreated through Tarun Tahilianis ode to the woman, who dances despite the deep pain that will reside in her heart forever. By Asmita Aggarwal
Truly, madly, deeply
Love comes in various forms…and even for the cynics, who think there may be a crazily ever after, replacing the ‘happy’, Anita assures them that romance remains at the core of her first ICW collection. By Asmita Aggarwal
Fashioning a tailor-made future
Dipti Sharma from a small, non-descript town of Rudrapur doesnt have 70 MM dreams, its just the ‘walk’ which satiates her for now! By Asmita Aggarwal
Tone(d) Up
Glitter and colour to make a play for those electric eyes as the no makeup look is officially out! By Asmita Aggarwal
A few good women
Juliana, 18, is all heart as the first-timer at ICW 2016 from Brazil, the land of beauties, hopes to emulate her idol Adriana Lima. By Asmita Aggarwal
A Beautiful Mind
She is a classical dancer, will launch her music album soon, but Saloni an engineer by education and model by profession will charm you with her intelligence rather than her lithe frame. By Asmita Aggarwal
Gold Rush
India gets luxurious as pin stripes, kedia tops and Pochampally Ikat make a play for the spotlight at the AIFW16 grand finale. By Asmita Aggarwal
Fashionably Courageous
The hugely talented Rina Singh of Eka maintains equanimity by courting stripes, monochromes and using immersive mirrors as a metaphor of life! By Asmita Aggarwal
Sensual not provocative
Mandira Wirk walks the right rope as she offers diaphanous drapes, concept saris and constructed jackets, this autumn-winter 2016 with just a hint of sexy! By Asmita Aggarwal