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It was a bespoke cut-out Shivan & Narresh dress was Manasi at a recent launch. A Bottega Veneta clutch and Jimmy Choo heels completed her look. The color looked great on her, the gown, am not as convinced.
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Manasi Scott At Furla Launch
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Inspired by the work of abstract expressionist painter Barnett Newman, Shivan and Narresh presented a collection that was color-blocked perfection. No-fuss, very sleek and, just the right nod to Fifties and Sixties without getting too costume-y or gimmicky. Not much to dislike about this collection.
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Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani
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Kama Sidhu worked her Stella McCartney sheath dress while hosting an event for Van Heusen. A Shivan & Narresh necklace and Christian Louboutin ankle-strap sandals completed her look. Looked good!
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Left, Centre: Kamal Sidhu At The Van Heusen Event
Far Right: Stella McCartney Octavia Dress
Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani, Solaris Images
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Shazahn opted for a Shivan & Narresh gown at the GQ Awards paired with a Gucci clutch and accessories by Amrapali and Siddhartha Arya.
It was great to see her in something other than a short cocktail dress and here’s hoping she avoids them going forward. As for her look, a smaller clutch and pulled back hair would’ve showcased the chevron detailed gown better, don’t you think? What say?
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Left: Shivan & Narresh
Right: Shazahn Padamsee at GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2012
Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani
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At the ongoing Fashion Week, designer duo Shivan and Narresh presented their Resort 12-13 line titled ‘Equus’. And like the name suggests, the theme was continually referenced. Braided detail referencing a horse’s mane, a geometric zebra print providing respite to a monochromatic look, colors mimicking the mammals’ skin sheen and tassels like those used on Royal horses all were there.
Shivan and Narresh have made a name for themselves in the Resort-wear world and understandably so. The lines are clean and the silhouettes, non-fussy. And while they continue to stick to color-blocking and a geometric sense of aesthetic, it doesn’t really feel tired or old. Loved the sari and the charcoal-grey dress. The absolute favorite though was the chartreuse and black dress (third row, extreme right) which we are bound to see off-the-runway, and soon.
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Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani
