THE 6 DEGREE PRESENTATIONS AT 6 DEGREE STUDIO DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK 2017 UNVEILED THE COLLECTIONS BY MANOJ AGARRWAL, SHREEYA SOMIYA AND MONIKA NIDHI

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MANOJ AGARRWAL PRESENTED A FASHIONABLE RAJPUT/MUGHAL MÉLANGE AT 6DEGREE STUDIO DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2017

The bespoke bridal wear designer, Manoj Agarrwal composed an iconic collection that was authentic and rich in heritage at 6Degree Studio at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017.

 

The line was tastefully constructed, in order to impersonate the elegance of an authoritative historical figure as impactful as Jodhaa Bai. Manoj managed to curate regal ensembles for women such as classic, elegant saris and customized lehengas with complete finesse.

 

Royal architecture played a pivotal role in the design process of the garments; it added an element of innovation.  Subtle embroidery motifs in pastel hues appeared on a palette of crimson, ink blue and brown that looked ravishing along with a touch of stark red to accomplish the palette. 

 

Raw silk and tulle were used to create the ambitious ethnic attires that elevated the appeal of the imperial theme. The designer took an important piece of history and artistically transformed it with the magic of his craft.

 

Eli Avram looked like a timeless bride in her all-red, embroidered, lehenga with a long embellished trail and well draped dupatta.

 

Manoj Aggarwal made the audience time travel to the grand era of the Rajputs and the Mughals, who were known for their extravagant lives and effortlessly delivered, a stunning bridal wear collection on the runway.

 

SHREEYA SOMAIYA SHOWCASED A MODERN FASHION INTERPRETATION OF MARIE ANOINETTE AT 6DEGREE STUDIO DURING LAKME FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2017

Shreeya Somaiya for her label ‘Shreeya Somaiya’ became known for the new age fashion aesthetics and for the refreshing take she had on conventional norms. Shreeya developed a highly ambitious collection at 6Degree Studio during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017 that was inspired by Carine Roitfeld’s CR fashion book on Marie Antoinette.

 

Marie Antoinette, the last queen before the French Revolution was the ultimate risk taker of the time in terms of being bold and edgy. The designer’s take was to contemporize and make the fashion wearable for the modern Indian women. The silhouettes had a wide range including Duchess satin slip dresses, asymmetric skirts, jackets and shift dresses in soft pink and crimson with ruffle detailing.

 

White shirts under denim bustier and jackets, with pearl edging, teamed with a scarlet and pale pink tulle skirts with 3D flowers appliques were another impressive look. 

 

Organza, chiffon and denim were the fabrics used to create innovative textures along with pearl and crystals to reinvent the charm of the astonishing historical figure. The 18th century queen was known for her extreme fashion choices that were aspiring and holds an impact over young fashion enthusiasts today.

 

The designer improvised the jewels and accessories of that era and infused them as surface ornamentation while floral appliqués were another technique used to add to the ladylike approach to the line.

 

Shreeya Somaiya for her label ‘Shreeya Somaiya’ executed a historical icon’s fashion ideology in an au courant form, which instantly connected with the highly appreciative audience. 

 

MONIKA AND NIDHI SHOWCASED A VICTORIAN/INDIAN FUSION COLLECTION AT 6DEGREE STUDIO DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2017

Delhi based duo Monica and Nidhi rose to fame with their feminine and conventional concepts that defined the modern age women who wants it all.

 

Monika and Nidhi brought together a line that was exquisite, yet, experimental in its own way and charmed the audience at 6Degree Studio during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017.

 

The collection had all the elements for a perfect fairy tale, right from the extravagant ensembles to the fragile embroidery and the vintage style quotient, which added to the oomph. The silhouettes were an ode to the Victorian era, a contemporary twist was given to the ballroom skirts teamed with well-tailored corsets, cholis, cropped tops with elongated sleeves and capes with feather and fringe detail along with a metallic sari that sparkled like pixie dust.  Waists were cinched to add a more figure-hugging accent to the collection.

 

Georgette, tulle, organza, satin and crepe were the fabrics chosen to construct this mystical labour of love. Salmon pink, colonial blue, Edwardian vanilla and jade were the hues picked to glorify the narration of tales from the ancient period.

 

Pernia Qureshi gracefully walked the ramp in an embellished ivory lehenga with stylised choli that had intricate details. It was the perfect winter wedding outfit for the New Age women.

The Monika and Nidhi successfully orchestrated the marvellous presentation with elements that amplified the diverse persona of the 21st century woman in a regal demeanour.