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Asymmetrical hemlines, sparkle and layers. Kiran Uttam Ghosh presented a collection rich in silhouettes she is best known for. My favorites were the two saris/sari-inspired looks in Row One.
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Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani
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A Slice of Samarkand and A Bite of Bukhara was the theme of the collection presented by Poonam Bhagat under her label Taika. True to the theme, we saw Suzani embroidery presented in the form of dresses, vests and long robes with white, red and black being the predominant color scheme.
My favs from the collection, the jumpsuit and the vest.
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Taika by Poonam Bhagat, WLIFW Spring 2013
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Taika by Poonam Bhagat, WLIFW Spring 2013
Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani
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One of the early purveyors of Resort in India, the Goa-based designer presented another strong collection that stayed true to his aesthetic. Decidedly more glamorous (the shimmer!), the silhouettes continue to stay organic, fluid and easy while basked in that healthy glow of ‘sexy‘. While his collection may not be for everyone, longtime Wendell loyalists won’t be disappointed.
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Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani
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Anand Kabra’s Taramati was a mix of Western and Indian wear in silhouettes that we’ve come to expect from the designer. What was different though were the patterns used; a mix of fragmented mosaic and doorway arches.
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Anand Kabra, WLIFW Spring 2013
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Anand Kabra, WLIFW Spring 2013
Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani
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WLIFW’s Spring 2013 edition kicked off with Payal Pratap‘s collection ‘Gates Of Dawn’. A very bohemian collection, the inspiration for it were the costumes of the Kutch desert. Payal was a contender for Vogue India’s first ever Fashion Fund this year and although she didn’t win, we think she’ll do pretty well going by the collection.
The floral purple sari with the flared lime blouse just went on my wishlist.
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Payal Pratap, WLIFW Spring 2013
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Payal Pratap, WLIFW Spring 2013
Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani
