Friday, July 26, 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013
LFW Day 3 - Arjun Khanna's 'Out of Sight - Out of Mind'
Arjun Khanna's collection was inspired by 'bicycle style' which includes yesteryear's messenger boys to modern day's BMX bikers. The started with a bang with a toy helicopter flying in before the started followed by screen shots of 'street bikers'-shadowy traveler to adrenaline junkie which played throughout the show. The collection had his signature look with period elements like bomber jackets, britches, bowler hats, bags, suspenders, bowties and props like bicycles, cameras, travel bags, carpenter saw to painter's brush kit and animal face painting on models. The entire show had a laid-back and effortless feel to it right from the designs, styling to the models walking off the ramp instead of walking back to go backstage. Truly Out of Sight-Out of Mind.
LFW Day 3 - Swapnil Shinde's 'Alice on Acid'
Swapnil Shinde is always know to bring in a certainly shock value on stage right from his debut in LFW's GenNext. His show started with a statutory warning that following collection has acid colors and screen shots of Alice in Wonderland. He fully justified his concept 'Alice on Acid' with a wacky collection. He used psychedelic prints, checked dresses worn with armoured corsets with acid colored rexine spike and cone detailing on them. Special mention of customized accessories like heart-shaped and sack-shaped sling bags, acid colored spikes and laces shoes. The collection had a futuristic and whimsical feel
:LFW Day 3 - Krishna Mehta
Krishna Mehta's collection was rich in indian textile with tie & dye and shibori prints, kn its and weaves. The resort theme was justified in the relaxed feel with layering done with long flowy tunics, dresses, pants and skirts. The fabrics used were natural like hand-woven muslins, chanderis and silks. The clothes were whites and blacks with bright shades of red,orange and yellows added in the form of accessories like scarves, shoes etc as contrast.
LFW Day 2 - Mapxencars by Riddhi Siddhi
Riddhi Siddhi's Mapxencars was fashionably mythological. They used shlokhs embroidered in Ghagras and Plazos pants with the color palate ranging from hues of reds, orange, yellows. Their attention to detailing is noticed in their Jackets as Blouses with pleated sleeves and pleated Ready-to-Wear Sarees. They add a special touch by using Turbans and Gold accessories to enhance their collection.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
LFW Day 2 - Naeem Khan
Internationally renowned designer Naeem Khan who has dressed the likes of Michelle Obama and number of Hollywood celebrities certainly did not disappoint with his collection. This might be his first showcase in LFW but his collection was hands down a clean fashion show minus any Bollywood tamasha.He had Frieda Pinto as his guest cheering for him. In short this was the most splendid show seen in a long time.
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