DAY THREE OPENED WITH INDIGENE, SAILESH SINGHANIA AND SAYANTAN SARKAR WHO PRESENTED DIVERSE FASHION DIRECTIONS AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2017
Mumbai, 18th August:
INDIGENE BY RUCHI TRIPATHI AND JAYA BHATT MADE OPTIMAL USE OF FASHION WASTE AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2017
The Indigene label by Ruchi Tripathi and Jaya Bhatt has always been an advocate of sustainable fashion. At Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017, their collection was a nostalgic journey of life, memories and dreams that brought into focus the recreated fabrics, creatively stitched and fashionably patched to perfection, which offered an innovative collection.
The fabric list included Khadi silk, cotton and Chanderi, which were either turned into fluid, easy, relaxed, unconventional, silhouettes as well as used in blends or as, patched accents.
The very Zen like look had a mix of traditional as well as western silhouettes. The kedia inspired tops were layered; kimono style shirts looked relaxed, while the drop waist dress was comfort oriented. Pleats appeared for dresses and skirts and the drop- shoulder coats, floppy wide pants and unstructured shapes were layered to perfection.
Launching their men’s wear line for Winter/Festive 2017 the ensembles stayed true to the brand’s identity and ethos, as shirts, pants and stylish jackets were hand crafted with artisanal fabrics in masculine comfort wear. Men’s wear matched the look of the collection with loose ombré coats, some pin tucked versions, detailed denim shirts and a profusion of layering for the cooler climes.
The colour palette was earthy as always, with a predominant entry of indigo followed by charcoal grey, black and asparagus with sharp additions of khaki, alizarin red and icy blue.
Detailing has been Indigene’s fortè, so, fine Sujni hand embroidery, quilting and fabric texturing added to the fashion story. The accessories were quirky with skull caps having attached scarves and thick woollen socks that would help to keep the cold in check.
When it comes to garments that are a stylish mélange of craft, textiles and sustainable fashion, the Indigene label by Ruchi Tripathi and Jaya Bhatt will strike the perfect fashion notes.
SAILESH SINGHANIA’S ‘THE WINTER ROSE’ COLLECTION WAS A FASHIONABLE ODE TO A BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2017
Inspired by the beautiful Princesses of India who loved to innovate with the saris, Sailesh Singhania paid tribute to their beauty with ‘The Winter Rose’ collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017.
Sailesh’s muse the Princesses’ persona urged him to unveil the most opulent hand-woven silk saris and lehengas. The lovingly woven motifs were a mesmerizing array of roses, whimsical chandeliers, teapots and cups as well as the iconic design of the jewelled brooch and Hyderabad iconography.
Pushing his creativity to the limits, Sailesh ensured that the beauty of hand woven textiles and hand weaves was at the optimum level.
Celebrating the Winter/Festive 2017 season, the colours were at their vibrant best as orange, royal purple, fuchsia pink and emerald green were fused with stunning gold zari work. While the saris were splendid in their weaves and designs, the ensembles with a marked western influence featured stylish overcoats, trench and pea coats with high collars being their focal point.
It was the recreation of the Raj era when fashion was elegant and stylish. Women looked like princesses when they were dressed in the opulent saris and grand accessories. Sailesh ensured that his coats matched beautifully with the regal saris; while the cropped jackets, some with peplums and notched lapels or double breasted; looked elegant with the saris as well as the luxurious lehengas. The hooded floor length cape and brocade sari was a perfect royal ensemble.
Stopping the show was the very vivacious and pretty Radhika Apte, Bollywood’s talented actor, who glided down in a yellow/gold brocade lehenga teamed with a blouse and attached flowing cape.
With a scintillating blend of saris and western fashion statements, ‘The Winter Rose’ collection by Sailesh Singhania will turn trendsetters into regal princesses wherever they go.
SAYANTAN SARKAR’S INTENSE MILITARY LOOK WAS ARRESTING AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2017
Fabric weaves and unique blends have been the creative fortè of designer Sayantan Sarkar. Last season for Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017, he highlighted the talents of the Gamcha weavers with free flowing checked fabrics from Bengal.
For Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017 the collection by Sayantan Sarkar called ‘Children of War’ was inspired by Enyo the Goddess of War in Greek Mythology. Aimed at the strong men and women who value equality in life and enjoy winning life’s battles, the line was both structured and fluid to match the theme.
Bringing in a mix of men’s and women’s wear, Sayantan offered fashionable contrasts when constructed jackets and flowing silhouettes merged seamlessly on the catwalk. With unique fabric development being Sayantan’s specialty, there were innovative blends of handlooms that featured Khadi/zari mélanges along with striking ikat checks.
Women’s wear had a marked androgynous touch with cropped militarised shirts, angular regimental jackets and knee length shirts with four patched pockets and impressive buttons. Layered asymmetric skirts and sharply cut trousers complemented the look.
Men’s wear was more martial and started with a multi-pocket boiler suit, some stylish double-breasted jackets sporting shoulder epaulets and jackets with 4-pocket interest.
When it comes to wardrobe solutions for HIM and HER the ‘Children of War’ collection by Sayantan Sarkar will march up the fashion ladder.
The look created by Lakmé Makeup Expert, Sandhya Shekar for the three designers was all about keeping the skin nourished and dewy. The stained lip added some pop colour to the makeup, while keeping the overall look very fresh and minimal.
