Popular designer Karishma Jamwal presented an alluring line of apparel called “Between the Black and White” for her label titled ‘Lotus Sutr’ at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.
Drawing motivation from the nations designated flower, Karishma created a tightly strung balance between diametric values. The imaginative range was elegantly brought to life with grace and grandeur.
Every piece of the collection was enriched with vintage watches and handcrafted, carved metallic nuggets that brought conformity to the textured fabrics and flowing, embroidered goodness. Keeping the silhouettes easy around the body with soft drapes, Karishma had cowled skirts and trousers teamed with feather light summer jackets, one piece skirt dresses and draped palazzos. Added attractions were the subtle fabric detailing using metal embroidery, along with metal belts and bags, which were a great complement to the collection.
The colour story peaked with block blues, greens and peachy tones that were chaperoned with blacks and whites, which perfectly showcased a play between the structured geometry of monochromes and the waterfall of colours.
Layering was a main feature seen throughout the show, like in the stand out garment of a floor length jacket over a lapelled coat and kurta that were teamed with a pair of pants. The green cowl tube tunic over black dhoti pants styled with a black circular scarf was a perfect finish to the collection.
Sophistication adorned with charm, the “Between the Black and White” collection from the ‘Lotus Sutr’ label by Karishma Jamwal will surely be the talk of the fashion world.
VEDA RAHEJA’S CLOTHING RANGE TOOK IT’S CUES FROM LEGENDARY ARCHITECTURE AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKME FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2015.
Fashion designer Veda Raheja brought an architectural eye to her collection at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.
Finding inspiration from her trip to Venice Biennale last year, Veda found herself falling in love with the cracks, stains, stone walls and eroding marble floors of the ancient Venetian structures, which on further exploration she based her compilation on, a year later.
The organic nature of the textures set into the stone found itself to be a base of the entire collection, which was apposed with the clean cut lines of the structurally framed silhouettes that comprised evening gowns, dresses and constructed separates.
Versatile fabrics ranged from silk georgettes to cotton silk in a monochrome colour palette, which was highlighted by white, lilac, lemon yellow, powder blue and wine.
An overlapped sleeveless cropped top styled with a half and half pencil and circle skirt, was eye catching and unique. Additionally a short cape with a cropped beaded top and a sheer maxi skirt gave prominence to the ‘Veda-ness’ of the collection.
Dexterous and pleasing to the eye, Veda Raheja’s range of clothing was an effervescent take on architectural beauty and encouraged to notice the little things.
URVASHI JONEJA UNLEASHED A LINE OF TIMELESS BEAUTY AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2015.
Established designer Urvashi Joneja captured the concept of aging gracefully with her clothing line ‘Retold’ at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.
Drawing motivation from a phase of life that everyone is familiar with, she based her designs on the process of aging, an inevitable phenomenon in our lives. It explored a vast insecurity and fear that one faces when that time comes, and the paradox being a new found appreciation that one also derives from it.
The assemblage combined new interpretations of old classics and gingham checks. The designer also used a natural expression of age from nature, which was tree rings, beautifully conceptualised on the garments giving it an added texture.
Artistically manipulated fabrics added to the portrayal of the duality of the aging process. Techniques like printing and laser cut gave the collection a perfect finish. Classics like the high low peplum paired with cigarette pants along with a collared white laser-cut cape complemented the high waist ankle length pants.
Elegant in construction and beautiful in theory, ‘Retold’ by Urvashi Joneja made one realise that you don’t just get old and wrinkly with age, but that the wrinkles are put there with love, laughter and experience.
