Designers across the board reinterpret the classic essential for Resort 2018...
There’s something so powerful and all-pervading about the classic trench coat, that it continues to make a sartorial impact season after season. It can be sexy, practical and even bad-ass at the same time. Michael Kors presented one in bright yellow collar and wide epaulets, Marc Jacobs layered a sheer LBD with a red one and Sonia Rykiel showcased a belted structured avatar. Louis Vuitton’s reimagining of it was more Samurai-like and Valentino’s runway saw a deconstructed style with cut-out detailing. It’s not hard to understand its season-less and boundary-less appeal. Cinch it around the waist or leave it open to add movement and freedom, layer your work essentials under it or go completely itsy-bitsy with a ruffled bralette or a bodysuit. At the recently concluded Lakme Fashion Week, designer Anavila Misra layered her handwoven sari with a trenchcoat.
Day to night transition
Azmina Rahimtoola, store owner Atosa recalls that last season, designer Chirag Nihalani toyed with it in a tye and dye format. “From retail point of view, it might not suit everyone but for sophisticated and well travelled woman, yes! Designer Shruti Sancheti also did it in soft silk and block printed it,” says she. Azmina observes that a trench has a great styling ability and gives a refreshing take on a dress. “From a day event to a formal night it helps in transition. Rahul Mishra styled his sari with a trench which was a great Indian take on the classic,” she adds.
An amazing add-on
Designer Nimish Shah of label Shift feels that it’s a cool layering option and utilitarian at the same time. “The trench today are not fully lined and one can easily shove it in a bag as one travels. Its addition feels dressy and is a great options for big girls,” says he.
Power dressing
Designer Shruti Sancheti reinterpreted it in Pochampalli way back in 2014 and teamed it with a sari and she was surprised to see so many orders. “People go for destination weddings in winters and the trench in the Indian context works well,” she says.
For a winter wedding in North of India, a shawl tends to get boring and one needs a chic layering option. Shruti adds, “Be it the maharanis of India or even the late Indira Gandhi, when these women would go abroad, they’d often wear trench with a sari. It’s a stylish piece and helps you cover up. “It needn’t be worn with a pair of trousers! It works well with a long kurta or a ghagra,” she adds.
Comfy layering
Designer Anavila Misra who teamed a handwoven sari with a nifty trench at the recently concluded LFW, says, “This piece from the collection makes for an apt evening look with the linen silk wine striped sari, block printed silk blouse and a cotton twill burgundy trench. The trench allows smart, comfortable layering.”
Needless to add that the classic closet staple is timelessly chic given its tactile nature and the ability to discreetly cover up all the fat. Team it with a deconstructed white shirt and embellished denims from Monisha Jaising’s cruise line or pick one from Shruti Sancheti and throw in a straight fit kurta and culottes. The new updated version of it is pronounced in design and droopy in structure.
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