Fashion

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The Intimate Wedding Edit ’21   For a bride who’s not just modern but mindful, or the bridesmaids and the ladies of team groom who are at their supportive best, Ridhi Mehra’s Dawn of Love collection is ready to drape you, adore you and celebrate you in your most impressive celebratory avatars.   A sartorial spectacle for brides-to-be and her entourage, Dawn of Love is an amalgamation of Ridhi’s signature style. A palette of both plush and sublime hues, abstract prints and timeless thread work, Dawn of Love has been mindfully created for the modern Indian woman.     “As the ‘new normal’ unfolds further, celebrations have taken the route of small, intimate events. The grandeur and the feeling remains intact in the dress-up and decor. The same love and the same happiness draped in an intimate setup – Dawn of Love is our humble ode to the new lifestyle.” Ridhi Mehra – Creative director at label Ridhi Mehra     As the world discovers the beautiful nuances of small intimate weddings, Ridhi Mehra’s Dawn of Love embodies the pure essence of love and celebrations, ready to drape the perfect moments in allure. Whether it is about dressing up for an intimate banquet gathering or a cute courtyard ceremony, the collection celebrates designs that are evergreen and worthy of being passed on through generations as prized heirlooms.   With contemporary silhouettes endowed with intricate craftsmanship, the collection features mesmerising drapes, gorgeously flowing suit sets, lehengas, and anarkalis. Beautifully weaved into myriad shades of colours and exquisite embroidery, Dawn of Love is your special dose of happiness.   As they say, love is all you need, so celebrate this wedding season with Dawn of Love.

Renowned Couture designer, Rahul Mishra, has recently showcased his 2021/2022 collection- ‘The Shape of Air’ at Paris Haute Couture Week.    The collection showcased by Rahul Mishra renders artistic expression in couture. A recollection of the overall experience, of how a physical space is perceived by the eyes and felt by a soul. Five elements, all containing, form a physical space when combined together in right proportions—earth, water, fire, air and space. The city of Santorini, Greece is used as inspiration. Intricate details rendered in hand embroidery—hand cut and individually tacked on the bright hued, ombre surfaces. Pinched, gathered and sheered lengths of tulle representing air and water in their different interpretations gives volume and movement to the otherwise sculptural silhouettes. Some of the other applications include dramatic draping of sheer fabric, so as to create a fluid bubble around the garments.   About Rahul Mishra Rahul Mishra, the first Indian designer to showcase at the Paris Haute Couture Week champions slow fashion with traditional Indian crafts. His eponymous label with two flagship stores in India and a thriving national and international distribution channel finds its genesis in the ideas of sustainability that present fashion as a tool to create participation and empower the local craft community of India.   The brand’s purpose defines the process. The achingly slowed down process of hand-weaving and hand embroidery allows to build sustainable livelihoods for more than 1000 artisans. Fashion critic and former International Fashion Editor of Vogue, Suzy Menkes, an avid follower of the brand’s work, regards Rahul as a “national treasure” while the late Franca Sozzani has praised him as “successfully highlighting the best and most peculiar features of his homeland.”

Art is where the heart is…   Label Prints by Radhika’s artistic journey into the world of fashion is nothing short of a masterpiece. Spearheaded by fashion designer Radhika Rawat, the label focuses on combining art and fashion in its truest form. Expressing her love for art, Radhika Rawat, founder of Prints by Radhika, says, “Art has always been my passion and design is something I always wanted to pursue. I have always been inclined towards fashion and pursuing both and bringing them together gave life to Prints by Radhika.”   While her masterpieces take inspiration from various architectures across the globe, it’s her love for nature and its elements that really stand out in her ensembles. From bright hues to amazing brush strokes, each creation celebrates art and fashion to the T. So, if you feel your wardrobe needs an artistic makeover then Prints by Radhika is what you need. Here are some of her art inspired creations you can make a statement in…   Flower Power  With bold brush strokes complementing a wide range of colours, the flower game on this silk one shoulder kaftan is on point. The floral illustration painting featuring a bunch of flowers in a porcelain vase, not only gives a vintage feel to the outfit but also makes it a perfect look for a day outing.   Acing Architecture  This one shoulder drape dress is an artistic combination of vintage Casablanca lilies and baroque motifs inspired from ancient European architecture. The silk fabric plays the perfect backdrop for the artwork and accentuates the hand painted motifs on the dress.   Bed of Roses  Roses beautifully painted across the silk crepe sari gives the illusion of a garden. Paired with a blouse and kimono with tassels, the baroque swirl design painted in ochre highlights the rose flower design on the sari.   Of Gold and Romans  Inspired by the Roman architecture, the base of the sari is painted with a gold tile design. The layered Chinon chiffon sari also features floral artwork including yellow white flowers. You can pair the sari with this red silk knot blouse featuring nature motifs.   Pretty Prints  Intricate and artistically crafted on a pistachio green base, the silk kaftan teamed with a pant is an ideal look during the summers.   Nature at its best  The colour red as a base accentuates the flower motifs in this silk lehenga set. Hand painted with larger-than-life motifs inspired by nature; this outfit also features sequin embroidery.

An amalgamation of the spirit of the garden- from flowers to butterflies – the collection is a celebration of colour, prints and embroidery. Metallic foil prints along with sublimation and embroidery done on both jackets and shoes give the collection a fun, young and dynamic feel. From velvet jackets and leather perfecto’s- the collection redefines rockstar chic.

Gulabo Jaipur is inspired by the colors and prints of Rajasthan.  Brought to you in beautifully designed fabrics stitched with Love at Jaipur, the Pink City of India. Saloni is a young designer with an eye for detail. She is the creative brain behind the success of Gulabo Jaipur. Hailing from Jaipur, she takes inspiration from the colours and fabrics around here to create magic with her designs.   How it all began: Gulabo Jaipur was born in the heart of Jaipur by Saloni Panwar. They are a 6 year old brand that makes elegant ethnic wear. Shape, size and color, they make clothes for women all around the world with love. All Gulabo Jaipur clothes are made with immense focus on comfort and style, taking care of all details and hand crafted with precision.   Gulabo Jaipur’s mantra: Gulabo Jaipur believes in sustainable fashion for its discerning clientele spread across the globe. Each piece of fabric that we use for our apparels is sourced from artisans and small producers. The artisans are selected by their commitment towards preservation of design, culture and social enterprise that has been passed to them from generations and eras gone by.

“A piece of art. A wisp of cloud, The charm of a woman…” This is, Nylangan, and here’s the story. ‘Nyl’ derived from ‘Neel’ and ‘Angan’ which stands for a courtyard, combine to form Nylangan; for the love of indigo. Nylangan, is the place where the calm comfort of fine-spun fabrics and the aesthetics of contemporary art come together. Founded on the belief that fashion needs to be personal, Nylangan offers artisanal clothing that is timeless, effortless and beyond seasons. All our collections are created to tell stories; of the craft, of the artist and of the individual who wears Nylangan. Pragmatic, Uncluttered, Minimalistic: Our designs embody all this and much more. With intricate detailing, understated patterns and cuts, each piece is effortless to wear. Garment silhouettes are put together by highly-skilled seamsters and pattern masters, to lend a flawless contour to each garment. Soft fluid fabrics that have incredible drapes to complement different body types and crisp cottons are used to craft elegant and structured looks. A lot of effort is put into garment construction and developing the fabric through different wash techniques to ensure stunning quality. Designed and developed by a team of passionate non-conformists, Nylangan is a brand defined as much by its creators as its customers.   THE NYLANGAN WOMAN Nylangan, for women, transcending all age and generational boundaries, ‘The Nylangan Woman” is well read, intelligent and independent. Her sense of individuality and an unwavering self-assurance in her abilities, make her stand apart.  An avid believer in honesty and authenticity, she seeks fashion that can be truly hers. She stays away from impulsive buying, and sets her own trends. Her wardrobe is carefully curated to fit pieces she loves and cares for. Comfort in whatever she wears is of utmost importance, but she never compromises on style. She is as Soulful as an explorer, she is as Individualistic as a creator, she is as sophisticated as a Leader. Available exclusively at Nylangan at www.nylangan.com        

BOLLYWOOD OPTS FOR SUSTAINABLE FESTIVE WEAR  As the wave of the pandemic surges, so does the need for sustainable fashion. But is conscious fashion really ‘fashion’ if it ends up looking drab? Lucky for us, with the onset of the festive season, Sukriti & Aakriti showcase their take on sustainability in a spectrum of spectacular shades, immaculate embroideries and enduring silhouettes! Popular trendsetters and Bollywood celebrities put their own unique spin on the label’s mesmerizing ensembles by styling them with panache. Scroll through these extraordinary looks to witness luxury taking the shape of sustainable and fashionable comfort wear.   SASSY SCALLOPS The subtle trend of scallop hems, trims and embellishments is slowly making its way into our traditional wardrobes, thanks to designers Sukriti & Aakriti Grover. For those of us obsessing over scallops in traditional fashion, the label’s collections are a delight! Solid colours with tone-on-tone embroidery or contrasting scallops forge a unique take on conventional ethnic-wear. Minimalists like Sonakshi Sinha, Nupur Sanon, Disha Patani and Ananya Pandey flaunt dainty mirror-work and intricate gota threadwork on opulent fabrics with sassy scallop hems as seen above!   FLORAL BOHEMIA What could be better than florals for spring? Well, neo-phulkari for weddings! Take a peek at Sukriti & Aakriti ‘s collection and decide for yourselves as major B-town trendsetters Kriti Sanon, Radhika Madan, Nupur Sanon and Aaparshakti exhibit these effortlessly! From rose and pistachio to powder blue and pinks, pastel shades are a refreshing take on any traditional ensemble. Outfits that have us swooning over festive wear are Sukriti & Aakriti ‘s floral embroideries on timeless ivories. A major plus? This bohemian take on the craft of phulkari is amenable for every wedding festivity.   MOODY MONOTONES The understated sophistication and intrigue that black brings to traditional ensembles cannot be stressed enough! But when moody monotones of blacks, midnight blues and greys are amalgamated with silver mirror-work, colourful phulkari and gold gota, it adds that much needed edginess that feeds the soul of the experimental fashion enthusiasts. Fashionistas Mouni Roy, Pragya Jaiswal and Alia Bhat have their fashion game on point as they showcase the versatility of Sukriti & Aakriti ‘s outstanding creativity! STRIPES TEASE What makes stripes an all time favourite print for all age groups is the sheer versatility of the trend. As Sukriti & Aakriti delve into traditional handicrafts and display stripes in the form of gota embroidery, we are left in complete awe of their creativity! Perky B-towners Radhika Madan, Tamannaah Bhatia and Surveen Chawla make stripes work wonderfully in their own unique style, while keeping the overall look natural and making a statement with stripes! Available exclusively on: https://sukritiandaakriti.com/ Price ranging 30,000 INR onwards  

In 2021, the ethnic fashion trend is ready to take a new turn. Fashion is cyclical, and what was old will almost certainly become new again. No matter how much we love wearing and flaunting western outfits, ethnic Indian clothes always hold a special place in our hearts. In this summer we can try various styles to look cool and trendy. Style a ghagra with a long kurta to create a chic silhouette or swap dupattas between suit sets to give your outfit a new feel. Try adding some twists and accessories to your Western and Indian ensemble to add that cool glam. Regular Salwar suits are all about creating the maximum impact with minimum effort. Pair your salwarkurtas with dhoti, draped, or cowl pants. Even experiment with various styles of top wear that gel well with your dhoti pants and join the trend setters’ fashion parade. When it comes to accessories, you must always have some pieces of oxidized jewelry that can be worn as staples with your ethnic wear. Try the trendiest versions of kurti with rolled up sleeves, bold collars and truncated shirt style. Add printed fabric, for that fabulous look in summer season. Fabric you can look for are Cotton, chiffon, Georgette, linen. We can go with different variations with cotton fabric like long maxi dress, culottes and kaftans. Try floral print jumpsuits with bold belts for that bossy look Wear something which is comfortable yet classy stylish and flowy. Will discuss on various type of shades we can wear during day and in evening events in my next blog. Stay tuned!!

The fashion industry is one, which is supposed to set trends for a lot of other industries. Today’s fashion brands are slowly seen adopting sustainable practices, as the fashion industry has a massive environmental impact. Fashion designers as well as the critics have started keeping a track whether the clothes we wear are environment friendly.   Fashion is taken seriously by everybody and people have now started talking about it at a different level. Lot of people are ready to join the global environment concern to clench into the transformation towards sustainable fashion. It is not just about the use of natural elements while manufacturing, but till the end product is out. The sustainable fashion involves procedures marked by innovations that may be used for increasing the efficiency of processes.   A lot of consumers are also getting vegan and awareness about it is also seen at a rise. It is a new trend seen popping up. More and more vegan clothing retailers are seen online and also some of the existing retailers are offering up vegan alternatives to gothic leather jackets, walking boots and many more. People who were hardcore meat lovers have now started going vegan. This is not restricted to the food anymore; people are making it a part of their lifestyle. Hence, this includes the clothes as well as other accessories like bags, jewellery etc.   Due to this, it is observed that fashion enthusiasts are going at a different level completely that is why we will see more elements that are pure and driven by nature used in manufacturing the clothes.  There will be use of harmonious color palette, traditional artesian techniques usage that will be seen coming back in a strong way. Natural materials like banana fiber, malbari, bamboo, organic jute, organic linen, cotton, wool, silk, hemp, or linen are being given due importance.   It is important to come out of the digital world and think about fashion. There can be a lot of value added in the old world charm, traditional techniques in that era that was around 20- 25 years back. The artisan community around the world will get a lot of inspiration and encouragement if the fashion industry goes the eco – friendly way. The support these people will get will uplift the society in general. Not only the big brands, but the medium brands are also using a lot of methods to make themselves eco – friendly. Brands are following a lot of principles like becoming transparent and flexible in the work culture. Manufactures are sustainably sourcing out their raw material also not just the final product but also everything that goes in the product is eco- friendly. A lot of recycling, upcycling is done. Using a lot of natural dyes, avoiding chemicals is done at a large scale which means indirectly being socially responsible. Having an eco- friendly certificate is considered important now.   “Eco- centric fashion will be inspired by trends like neutral color plate, experimental salivates and more easy going wardrobes”, said aptly Ms Benita ViraSahani (Designer/Co-founder of Studio CASA 9).  She added, this is not just a fad for sure, it is definitely the future, and it will affect the masses in the long run for sure. In fact by 2020 it is said that 40 per cent of all consumers will be the youth so will be going all out for sustainable fashion a way of life.   Going for natural clothing is affordable and completely ethical if you know where to look for the same. The best thing is that a lot of brands are already using alternatives to leather, fur and wool. Not only the fashion designers but also the accessory designers are seen joining hands in this trend. Like shoes, jewellery is seen more in the form of paper, jute, wood, and linen is coming back in fashion. Getting back to basics is going to be the next fashion trend.