Mrinalini Chandra opened day four at Lakme Fashion Week with her collection based on Mathematics
Mumbai, 29 August, 2015: For Mrinalini Chandra Mathematics was a subject that baffled her during her childhood. To pay homage to her “favourite” subject Mrinalini’s collection called “Mathematics of Sorts” opened Day Four at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015. But while the subject may have been the bane of her life, the collection was a stunning amalgamation of creatively designed numerals that was an awe inspiring presentation on the runway.
No woman could have ever imagined that from the binary systems to the abacus, equations and numbers, these inspirations could turn into conversation stopping jewellery for her.
Using expert jewellery making techniques like rawa, navratana, jadai and nakashi, the craftsmanship moved to amazing heights. Elaborate giant shoulder dusters with the Number 5 artistically used were outstanding. Necklaces stretched from neck to navel and featured geometric symbols, while jagged linked triangles worked beautifully for hair-cum-ear ornaments.
Chandeliers and chokers were worked with numerals while waist bands and armlets were done with circles. The multiplication sign was a huge “V” collar and back drape. Graduating necklace, bolero and belts with numbers and a neck to waist necklace were stunning. Size made a difference for the jewellery and it was at its extra-large limit. The final Pi sign was turned into a gold trail over a sari pallav.
When a woman wants to add glittering stylish numbers to her jewel box then she needs to choose from Mrinalini Chandra’s “Mathematics of Sorts” collection to make a calculated impact.
NITIN CHAWLA PRESENTED A FASHION CONTRADICTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2015
Nitin Chawla’s collection called “Opposites Attract” was a fashionable contradiction on the ramp at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015. Nitin’s label ‘Theorem’ started in 2013 has created unconventional apparel for men and women. The “Opposites Attract” collection revolved around an imaginative love story between sporty Geoffrey and gentle Jessica. Their personalities and tastes interchanged and merged to form the basis of the collection.
Having a slight modern androgynous touch, the fabrics selected by Nitin ranged from cottons, knits to mélange knits and leather. Aimed at the New Age man and woman, Nitin designed for Him prints/solids zippered jackets, slouchy Tees, camouflage battle jackets with interesting cargoes all in rugged masculine hues. Leather patches worked well for jacket with contrast black zippers; while camouflage detachable zipper sleeve detailed jacket made a cool fashion statement.
For Her, there were sleek printed shirt with glowing stripes, double breast long coat and net detailed shirt waister with front accentuated long coat. Biker jackets were topped with a trench coat and relaxed trousers with printed rugged jackets. The floral pattern thread filled biker jacket, detachable zipper sleeve detail and the camouflage floral embroidered trousers had an interesting “boy friend” inspired look.
When the stylish couple wants a wardrobe that has a generous dose of each other’s tastes then “Opposites Attract” will make the perfect dual style statement.
TERESA LAISOM’S AND UTSAV PRADHAN’S MUNKEE.SEE.MUNKEE. DOO LABEL BROUGHT REINTERPRETED FASHION TO LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2015
The Munkee.See.Munkee.Doo label by Teresa Laisom and Utsav Pradhan reinterpreted fashion norms at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015. Their collections have always been adventurous and designed by pushing the creative envelope to its limits.
Giving their innovative touches to fabrics, shapes and proportions, the pair opted for a slightly carefree approach to construction. Seams were unfinished and left hanging to create drapes, while grosgrain tapes appeared instead of plackets.
When it came to appliqués, the duo was very relaxed allowing them to appear like peeling wall paint but the darts of the garments got the inside out stitched treatment. With various weights of cotton blends and knits as the basics, the collection also included acrylic wool with embroidery to create a hand knitted surface texture.
The colours stayed with black and white for most of the collection but brought in pale grey and pink with a hint of lilac. Midis had long sleeves with contrast patch pockets. Heavy knitted covers over asymmetric shirt and skirt, drop shoulder coat, crimped blouse/skirt and the layered long sleeved midi had a relaxed languid look. Black Pinafores appeared with blouses and the black pinched detailed dress and pants stayed within the loose silhouette region.
For buyers who are looking for something off the beaten fashion track, the collection by Teresa Laisom and Utsav Pradhan for their Munkee.See.Munkee.Doo label had ample possibilities.
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