A Naeem Khan creation at Lakmé Fashion Week
With a large number of designers showcasing their summer/resort 2014 collections at Lakme Fashion Week, Team MissMalini picks out ten interesting collections with themes that are inspired from board games to Broadway and Pondicherry to Mykanos.
Take a look at what the style pundits will have you wear this season:
Digvijay singh
Digvijay Singh
Taking a leaf out of the pages of his childhood, Digvijay Singh’s line is inspired by the kiddie board games of Ludo and Snakes & Ladders. He tells us, “As Indians, we have all played these two board games and many of us have innumerable memories attached with them. This is an ode to celebrate the twin games that now seem lost in the deluge of digitalization.”
A design by Digvijay Singh
Look out for a mix of Indian and Western silhouettes in men’s wear and women’s wear.
ami grewal
Ami Grewal
Making her debut at Lakme Fashion Week this season is Goa-based designer, Ami Grewal, who specialises in resort and cruise wear.
Retailing under the label Raven + Rose, Ami’s line is called On The Rocks. “My collection explores a mix of tunics, long dresses and cover-ups in stylish, bold and vivacious hues of orange, peach, green and yellow,” says Ami.
A design by Ami Grewal
Look out for detailing in the form of feathers, geometric sequin motifs and beads.
ken ferns
Ken Ferns
Inspired by 18th Century Portugese ceramic tile work – called Ajulejo – Ken Ferns’ collection is a riot of renaissance prints which can still be seen today on the exterior of churches, palaces and even ordinary houses in Portugal.
A design by Ken Ferns
Formally always rendered in blue ink on white ceramic, the uber talented Ken Ferns gives his prints a modern day twist by experimenting with other hues of blue, turquoise green, bubblegum pink and lime green.
The collection is called Secret Garden.
nishka lulla
Nishka Lulla
Nishka Lulla’s collection this season is called Flyaway Flyaway and in her words, “It marks the coming of age in the life of Nishka Lulla’s traveler. Armed with knowledge of herself from her various exploits, she is confident, ready to take-off and find her own space in the larger scheme of things.”
Designs by Nishka Lulla
The line id defined by fuss-free and utilitarian silhouettes, paired separates and looks that are functional and sporty.
shehla khan
Shehla Khan
Designer Shehla Khan travels back to the 1970′s and seeks inspiration from the iconic Love Story star, Ali MacGraw. Says Shehla, “She was a typical all American girl with a young and free spirit who suddenly hit super stardom overnight with her films and marriage to Steve McQueen. Her original style turned her into a fashion icon overnight with every girl wanting to look like her in the early 70′s.”
A design by Shehla Khan
Shehla’s collection is a mélange of Western and Indian ensembles, defined by voluptuous fabrics and bold embroideries.
shruti sancheti
Shruti Sancheti
Encapsulating the romance of the French town of Pondicherry, textile revivalist Shruti Sancheti’s is aptly called, Le Pondi.
“The line is heavily inspired by the existence of two parallel cultures – Tamil and European – which are beautifully blended together in this Union Territory. The Tamil influences are carefully merged with distinct French and other European sensibilities where finely woven Temple weaves, an integral part of the Dravidian culture, are merged with a bohemian European flavour in the form of screen and block prints depicting blooms and flowers, delicate lace hemlines, detailed cut work, french knots and cross stitch,” reveals Shruti.
Designs by Shruti Sancheti
Long midis, maxis, flared jumpsuits, asymmetrical dresses and jackets along with Indian silhouettes like kurtas, tunics and saris have all been merged with a cross-cultural flavor.
payal singhal
Payal Singhal
Even Payal Singhal has been bitten by the fusion French bug this season. Her Lady Sahara collections seeks inspiration from the French-Moroccan culture and architecture of the period when the French occupied Morocco.
Designs by Payal Singhal
Typically intricate patterns of Moroccan filigree designs are interpreted in the form of detailed embroidery in beaten silver, gold and salmon kora work. Payal has used soft fabrics like tulle, linen and silk in muted colors of sand, grey, rose and pale blue for dramatic effects.
arpita mehta
Arpita Mehta
And from French inspirations, we head to the Greek island of Mykanos where Arpita Mehta sought inspiration for Paradiso, her summer/resort collection for Lakme Fashion Week.
Her Indo-Western silhouettes in hues of blues and yellows are adapted from the town itself and have been used along with mirror work and falisa embroidery to enhance the look of her creations.
Designs by Arpita Mehta
Look out for an interesting range of embroidered body suits, tulip pants, peplum style tops, floor-length organza and printed satin georgette flared kurtas with embroidered yokes, embellished oraganza jackets and skirts teamed with crop cholis.
anushree reddy
Anushree Reddy
The Tale Of A Bow is the story Anushree Reddy will tell you via her creations on the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week. The designer uses vintage zardozi work with a touch of bling sequin work on malkha, chanderi, malmal, kota, tulle and satin fabrics to create elaborate and exaggerated drapes.
A design by Anushree Reddy
You’ll also find a selection of anarkalis, crop blouses, sarees and lehengas in shades of vintage pink, grey, teal blue and soft blush which would be great for a bridal trousseau.
sonaakshi raj
Sonaakshi Raj
And finally, what is fashion without a touch of the theatric? Sonaakshi Raj will have you riveted to your seats with her line of floor length gowns, crop tops, skirts and trousers which make up A Broadway Affair.
A design by Sonaakshi Raj
Defined by fluid cabaret-style silhouettes, flirty cuts, intricate texturing and styles that never date, Sonaakshi Raj will have you wishing you were actually in New York on Broadway.
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