Springs might be a little far away but we got a whiff of flowery tales and glimpse of wonderful hues during Day 1 of the Amazon India Fashion Week 2016. Designer Vineet Bahl’s ‘Through the looking glass’ was an orient-inspired collection with its Mandarin collared tunics/kurtas, Kimono-styled dress kurtas with floral and Japanese temple architecture embroidery, et al.
Rolled-up sleeves with white extended cuffs was the common element. The colours of the tunics ranged from Bordeaux with pristine white, bright peach and a hint of scarlet red embroidered birds. Followed by a pale peach asymmetric hemline kurta or an extended dress shirt with winged collar and pleated back panel.
The butterscotch ballooned hemline tunic with paneled slits and antique gold and silver embroidery running on the side looked easy to carry especially for a formal office party. The sky blue Kimono-styled dress kurta was another brilliant ensemble with minimal white and silver floral embroidery. The waistband clinching the waist high up with a feminine bow. A short Indigo shirt kurta with shawl collar and white cotton flower embroidery could be called a perfect blend of androgynous yet feminine look. The tunics were paired with white roomy ankle length as well as cigarette -cut trousers which also had a half-skirt layering.
photos by Sanjeev Kumar