Fashion

The Wanderer by Namrata Joshipura

Designer Namrata Joshipura’s collection for WIFW SS14 was an amalgamation of everything that inspired her during her travels. The colour palette was mainly blues and metallic shades for the stunningly chic, feminine and sexy silhouettes. take a look.

Oct 12, 2013

Going the Rajputana Way

Designer Samanth Chauhan always has a touch of Rajputhana to it. His silhouettes and styling indicateÂ his obsession with this theme, and at WIFW SS14 he continues to go the Rajputana way. The well structured garments in white and gold, for both women and men carried a royal look. Take a look. Â Â

Oct 12, 2013

Mughal Romance for Summer

Mughal art work has been inspiring many designers. The challenge is to translate this inspiration onto silhouettes in a unique way. Lets take a look and see how designer Manish Gupta blends his sensibilities and the inspiration in the form of delicate and intricate embroideries on pastel coloured fabrics.

Oct 12, 2013

Go Experimental with Jenjum Gadi

Beetles, ants, dragonflies- Jenjum Gadi found beauty in these everyday insects and worked on creating an experimental fashion statement in his latest collection at WIFW SS14. Bright prints over sheer and flowy fabrics surely stood out. Take a look.

Oct 12, 2013

African Fantasy on the Ramp with Pia Pauro

Tribal jewellery, vibrant colours and animal prints…does this remind you of Africa? It certainly reminds us of it and who do we owe this to? Designer Pia Pauro. She brings in strong flavours of Africa onto the ramp at WIFW SS, 2014, and energises the whole atmosphere. Bright criss-cross print dresses, bikinis and skirts clubbed [...]

Oct 12, 2013

Printology with Dev R Nil

Designers Dev R Nil played with prints, layering and cuts to create a collection that was light and fun at WFW SS14. They celebrated the freespiritedness of the 60s and the 70s and the silhouettes are surely going to inspire women to break away from the shackles. Take a look

Oct 12, 2013

Androgynous Route with Bodice

Androgyny continues to be designer Ruchika Sachdeva obsession even for her spring summer collection. Incorporation of geometry and grids is seen in underlying tones.Â Take a look at this video and find out how you can dress causal and chic in an androgynous way.

Oct 12, 2013

Wanderlust with Malini Ramani

Tribal, uptown and rural all stylishly clubbed under one collection – Wanderlust, and the hands and brain behind this is designer Malini Ramani. Malini has played generously with colours, metallic shades and cuts for her silhouettes. The designer has smartly blended tribal motifs, shimmer and rural elements in her collection to give the right balance. [...]

Oct 11, 2013

Psychedelic Expression with Luke and Anna

Silhouettes in psychedelic colours and prints inspired from the marching bands of the 60′s scorched the WIFW ramp. And the people behind these designs were Australian designers Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett. Jackets, maxi dresses and peplums, in jerseys and georgettes, were some of the silhouettes crafted with Australian design sensibilities. Take a look.

Oct 11, 2013

The Sea Romance with Paras and Shalini

Feminine cuts, free flowing silhouettes and romantic textures brought alive designer duo Paras and Shalini’s inspiration. Inspired from the sea and its elements the duo created a young and bold yet sophisticated collection. The wide pastel colourÂ paletteÂ was aptly punctuated by bold neons and intriguing embroideries. Take a look.

Oct 11, 2013

Go Sexy for the Beach

Want to make your holiday by the beach stylish, sexy and fun? Then bold swimsuits, low cut dresses and trikinis should be on your mind, and designer duo Shivan and Narresh on your call list. The duo has worked with bold cuts, comfortable fabric and bright colours for their spring summer collection at the WIFW, [...]

Oct 11, 2013

Fashionable Not Preachy!

It’s difficult to spread a message without being preachy, but designer Gaurav Jai Gupta does it with ease and panache. With his spring summer collection titled Moderate, he wants to spread harmony. The structures of the jackets, kurta tunics, loose pajamas and sarees; and the colour palette that oscillates from indigo, forest greens and sunset [...]

Oct 11, 2013

Revisiting Classics with Designer Paromita Banerjee

Classic designs are remembered for their originality in style and colour and designer Paromita Banerjee brings back the same flavours in her latest collection at the WIFW Spring Summer, 2013. Her collection Safed Rang plays with classic desi silhouettes that include palazzos, ombre dyed sarees, checked jackets and dresses. Take a look.

Oct 11, 2013

Gauri and Nainikas Holiday Fantasy

Resort wear for a fun-loving and chic traveller is here in Gauri and Nanika’s halter dresses, shorts and body suits. The duo have worked with soft and rich fabrics for this spring summer. The landscape prints were the stunner for this collection. Take a look at this collection, pack your bags and head to your [...]

Oct 11, 2013

Nida Mahmoods Ode to 100 Years of Indian Cinema

Hundred years of Indian Cinema is a wonderful inspiration and this time it was Nida Mahmood who took it up atÂ the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week ss 14. A blend of this theme and Nida’s creativity resulted in a collection that is quirky, stylish and quintessentially Nida. Take a look.

Oct 10, 2013