Fashion

Do You Have a 3 D Dress?

DesignersÂ Pankaj and Nidh once again did what they are best at, create 3D dresses. TheirÂ Â ’Grammar of Ornamentation’ collection highlighted 3 dimensional design techniques using hand-cut fabrics. Playing with a controlled colour palette of white, blue and yellow, this talented duo constructed intricate western silhouettes like long gowns, tops and dresses. Their design showcase also comprised [...]

Oct 16, 2013

Actor Simran Mundi Goes Black For Rocky S

She is tall, beautiful and is the face of Punjab International Fashion Week, 2013; and Simran Kaur Mundi befits the role like no other because of her love for fashion. Simran took to the ramp for Rocky S in an exquisite black gown crafted by the designer. The talented actor loved walking the ramp in [...]

Oct 16, 2013

Get Vibrant With Heer

Chic, elegant and colourful. Designer duoÂ Sandeep and Ravi’s collection titled ‘Tu Meri Heer’ was about putting these elements together. Be it the tailoring, intricate hand embroidery or the choice of colours in their traditional lehengas and kurtis, their silhouettes left a lasting impression at the fashion week. Punjabi actor Smriti Khanna graced the ramp in [...]

Oct 16, 2013

Krishna Mehta @ Chennai International Fashion Week 2013

The mood is celebratory and the design sensibilities are elegant and the brain behind this is designer Krishna Mehta. All her creative thoughts and hard work translates into garments varying from experimental lehengas and anarkalis for the women and sherwanis for the men. The collection is chic, sensuous and has an element of fun. Krishna [...]

Oct 15, 2013

Jules Idi Amin @ Chennai International Fashion Week 2013

The 50â€™s made a big come back with designer Jules Idi Aminâ€™s latest collection. Her tribute to the era gone by brought out some interesting pencil dresses, jumpsuits, and tunics that are reminiscent of that period. The mood was fun and high on style and actresses Vishaka and Regina added the glam quotient. Take a [...]

Oct 14, 2013

Go the Tribal Way

Designers Ankur Modi and Priyanka Modi’s fascination for tribal motifs inspired them to come up with silhouettes that highlight prints, structures and designs. Playing with bright red, black and sky blue, the duo has crafted unique contemporary silhouettes.

Oct 13, 2013

A Jamdani Surprise for Spring Summer

The simplicity of traditional Bengali fabric, jamdani, inspired young fashion designer Rahul Mishra to come up with an all jamdani collection for spring summer. The design showcase comprises stylish long jackets, printed skirts and kurtis that are contemporary, sporty and simple. Take a look at the collection.

Oct 13, 2013

A Metallic Treat to the Eyes

Travels, artists, people, artwork…inspiration can stem from anything, and for designer Amit Aggarwal it was American sportswear. He translates this inspiration in the form of stripes and structures to craft a collection of metallic gowns, dresses and voluminous skirts. Take a look.

Oct 13, 2013

Go Minimilistic in Zubair Kirmani

Effortless and minimilistic thatâ€™s how we would live to describe designer Zubair Kirmaniâ€™s spring summer collection. The silhouettes are clean, structured and fused with an interesting print story. Take a look.

Oct 13, 2013

The Boyfriend Shirt Makeover

The classic men’sÂ shirt got a feminine makeover by designer Sanchita Ajjampur. She experimented with different looks ranging from hot pants, uneven hemmed dresses and fitted pants. The boy collars clubbed with intricate embellishments, caps and bags sure make for an interesting summer look.

Oct 13, 2013

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