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Text: Alka Shankernarayan
Images: Sushantika Shankernarayan |
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| DESIGNER : Rehane Yavar Dhala |
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| Springtime Love |
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| We started this day with Radha-Krishna inspired motifs and ended with springtime love inspirations. Rehane YD sent out textured dresses for women who are young at heart. The colours transitioned beautifully and ranged from muted golds to envy inspiring greens, salmon pinks, canary yellows, rusty reds and blues. Embellishments included crochet, lending a fun, flirty feel. Summery thong slippers complemented the look. Rehane showcased her Grushenke and Looks like Love collections; apt for a pre-summer Valentine date. |
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| DESIGNER : Swapnil Shinde |
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| Stylish, edgy yet understated |
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| Swapnil Shinde's looks were a profusion of cream shades, checks, coordinated accessories - especially stark, waist-hugging belts and well-coordinated shoes. Stylish, edgy yet understated. Aquamarine hues transported me to a serene evening and the dresses were well-structured and flatter an hourglass figure. Swapnil has also crafted more flowy, elegant dresses for the less-than-perfect body type; one that would even flatter a Mummy-to-be. Splashes of paint on other stark pieces made for flattering outfits. |
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| The showstopper Mughdha Godse wore a cream dress embellished with red and blue crystal in varied shapes and complementing accessories. |
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| DESIGNER : Ishita Singh |
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| Summer Sorbets |
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| NIFT graduate Ishita Singh seems to be all prepped for summer 2010. Bubblegum pinks complemented hues of green, woollen anklets in contrasting colours made for innovative accessories. The colours in her collection remind us of macaroons; they're almost flavoured and the icing is bling-bling. Muted gold ribbons woven into bedhead waves, beach-y keen lounge wear at its best. Floral embellishment on flared hipsters accentuated the curve. A bouquet of sorbet flavours on the ramp. |
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| DESIGNER : Arshi Jamal |
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| Well-coordinated but nothing out-of-the-box |
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| Arshi Jamal's collection featured a colour palette ranging from rose pink to sherbet, with predictable festive attire for men and women, like salwar kameezes, razzmatazz disco-yogini churidars, and pyjamas for men. His Aladdin look-alikes on the ramp even had rosettes on their outfits matching his Princess Jasmine-ish colourful floral hair accessories. It was a well-coordinated show, but nothing out-of-the-box. There was no specific colour or inspiration; it was a medley of India and Pakistan - what with the Aman-Ki-Asha initiative doing its bit. Ornate textiles, mango motifs, Islamic art inspirations; a palette of colours depicting no particular style; but all definitely wearable. Rich velveteen fabrics complemented flowy georgettes. Embellishment on the sari collection included feathers and flowers - innovative but not refreshing. Model Kabir Singh was the show stopper at this show. |
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| DESIGNER : Amita Sharma and Vipin Batra |
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| Colors of Buddhism |
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| Amita Sharma's collection for F/W 2010, called Colors of Buddhism, opened Blender's Pride Bangalore Fashion Week. It was a collection inspired by the Far East, as Buddhist chants mixed with fast paced beats set the tone for the models walking the ramp. Colours on the ramp ranged from ochre to chocolate but we certainly didn’t feel the tranquillity of Lord Buddha in the atmosphere! Rudraksh malas wrapped around the hair reminded of sadhus at the ongoing Kumbh Mela 2010. Floral appliquéd motifs dotted silk dresses, but the look was more Samurai Warrior Princess. Seemed to us like plain Jane garb was enhanced by bold motifs, which did not speak of inspiration. There was no attention to the fit and flow of textiles in relation to the garment. Nothing peaceful about this one. |
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| Vipin Batra’s collection was inspired by astrological symbols, Mayan motifs and had a very ‘Radha-Krishna’ feel. Gypsy girls in red, free flowing Vipin’s outfits seem wearable, spell bohemian chic and suddenly transform into subtle, digitally printed dresses that the less flamboyant would enjoy wearing. Fabrics used are great for tropical climes. His digital prints depict symbolism from ancient cultures - a mix of Mesoptamian and Harappan times. Vipin's tunic and bodysuit combo for the lounge-friendly male had geometric purple patterns contrasted by pristine white. The men’s collection works well for winter. An obvious display of spiritual inspiration. |
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