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DNA Winter Wonderland: Diksha Khanna, Payal Singhal and others reimagine the X-Mas tree

On the eve of Christmas, After Hrs gets designers to sketch a tree reflecting their key insignias...

Manish D Mishra | Dec 24, 2018, 09:22 PM IST

1.Relaxed minimalism

Relaxed minimalism
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DIKSHA KHANNA

 

Her pieces radiate relaxed minimalism, often drawing inspiration from the understated nomadic lifestyle. Hence, her sketch reflects sustainable fashion and exudes an organic charm - much like her creations.

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2.Joie de vivre

Joie de vivre
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PAYAL SINGHAL

 

The Payal Singhal's exuberant canvas has always celebrated the divinity of the chintz florals, and she's taken it a step further by cleverly appliqueing her pieces with print stripes. The PS tree emits the spirit of joie de vivre.

3.Toasting modernity

Toasting modernity
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RIMZIM DADU

 

Designer Rimzim Dadu has changed the way we perceive chiffon — tearing it into strips, making cords out of it and sewing them together to create the sari pallus and jackets. Staying true to her engineered textile narrative, she sketches a tree - which is impossibly modern.

4.Spirited and playful

Spirited and playful
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SALITA NANDA

 

SN is a synonym for playfulness and effortless elegance. Often deriving inspiration from the arts, her pieces are rich in vivid prints. Hence her tree is a celebration of all elements spirited.

5.Fun and fearless

Fun and fearless
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URVASHI JONEJA

 

Free-spirited and of the moment - the UJ girl is someone who has a mind of her own and is self-made. This design philosophy comes across in her X'mas tree sketch - what's more free than a flock of birds!

6.Chic vagabond

Chic vagabond
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VERANDAH BY ANJALI

 

Resort never looked so chic. Be it her kaftans, tunics or jumpsuits - there's an unmistakable spirit of travel and exploration. Her sketch also toasts this philosophy depicting her key signature prints and textures.

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