Anand Kabra: LFW Summer/Resort 2010

Consider yourself warned, we are going to be effusive with this collection. Loved every bit of it.

Minis, jumpsuits, skirts, kaftans, trousers, jackets… all separates were tailored, structured and yet, easy. Resort anyone? Also, the clever use of embellishment and asymmetry won us over.

My favorite had to be the pre-stitched saris with the long cholis/blouses. Who says an updated sari has to be blinged out paired with an itty-bitty blouse? The saris on Kabra runway packed a heavy punch. Perfect and so very sensual.

My Mastercard is itching to be taken for a ride.

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Anand Kabra, Lakme Fashion Week Resort 2010

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

Satya Paul: LFW Summer/Resort 2010

There were a few shows we couldn’t wait for them to get over and this was one of them. Nothing new or imaginative on offer, it was ‘same ol’-same ol’ trussed up.

Pastels in georgettes, crepe, satin, chiffon with easy fluid drapes or textured accents with crushed fabric and embellishments were sent down the Satya Paul runway. Abstract prints, florals and heavy embroidery made up the rather extensive range of silhouettes shown on the runway, right from saris to gowns, to cocktail dresses, minis and churidaars. Whew.

And yet, nothing stood out.

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Satya Paul, Lakme Fashion Week Resort 2010

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

Vizyon: LFW Summer/Resort 2010

By Payal
March 16, 2010
The Daily Etcetera
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Drapes, pleats and lots of layering came together to create a 3-D structural effect that dominated Vizyon’s collection. As far as the color palette was considered, it had a more serious cocktail-hour feel to it rather than a Resort one. The materials ranged from softer fabrics like chiffon, satin and eventually moving on to leather. Overall, the collection was way too overwhelming because of the many design aspects and we can’t see any mere mortal being able to pull off any of the dresses without looking clumsy.

FYI: Vizyon is a design house owned by Ayush and Shraddha Murarka that collaborates with international designers and this collection was designed by Ninon Palisse.

Vizyon, Lakme Fashion Week Resort 2010

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

Shyamal and Bhumika: LFW Summer/Resort 2010

By Payal
March 16, 2010
The Daily Etcetera
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Shyamal and Bhumika’s collection inspired by Holi had models walking to “Rang Barse”. The beginning set of outfits consisted of dresses with the illusion of color splashed on them and while we thought it was a print, on closer inspection it turned out that the effect was brought out by indeed splashing color on the material which in turn made the outfits feel stiff instead of flowy. A bummer because those were the more fun outfits of the collection.

Next came in cocktail dresses and gowns in a variety of colorful prints and while some were interesting, others just made us feel like were watching a Garden Vareli sari ad updated to include modern silhouettes.

P.S. Pardon the shaky video, we aren’t professionals yet at recording. :P

Shyamal and Bhumika, Lakme Fashion Week Resort 2010

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

Malini Ramani: LFW Resort 2010

By Payal
March 8, 2010
The Daily Etcetera
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Grey Goose and Malini Ramani’s show was quite interesting… The show had five segments, each sequence named after popular martinis. We loved the first four segments of her collection. It was breezy, sexy resort wear with so many wearable pieces. Especially loved the Indian summer collection.