The grand finale of the Amazon India Fashion Week wrapped up with nine designers showcasing the best of their creation under the theme of India Modern
Nine designers, distinct visions and a myriad of stories to tell — all of this was weaved together with India Modern theme through a kaleidoscope of colours at the finale of the India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2016.
It laid down the final chapter of the five-day fashion saga here with names like Rahul Mishra and Samant Chauhan presenting Indian traditional craft with a contemporary twist and in a more global format. Suits, lehengas, dresses, gowns, formal suits and skirts dominated the show.
Apart from Mishra and Chauhan, stalwarts from fashion industry like Rajesh Pratap Singh, Anju Modi, Abraham & Thakore, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Amit Aggarwal, Pankaj & Nidhi and Aneeth Arora came together for the finale. They presented five to six ensembles each.
The show commenced with a small story with the line: “It is thread of life that ties past and present together embracing the change.”
Singh, known for subtle yet fashionable lines, started the fashion party with panache. He experimented with natural indigo dying in gold colour with the outfits running high on zardozi work, linear pattern and hints of gold.
After a formal affair with Singh’s ensembles, it was time for some casual style from Arora under her brand Pero. Her comfortable and functional outfits were backed by jackets and casual dresses with polka dots and a splash of gold.
The collection from the house of Abraham & Thakore took inspiration from the peasant jackets of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The kedia was re-imagined as contemporary jackets and tops in earthy hues combining fine handloom mulmul with metallic highlights. It also had a sparkle of gold and shimmer with surfaces intricately worked with applique and cut-worked.
Anju Modi used red and olive green to present ethnic collection like suits with layers, long skirts with zardozi, mirror work and hand embroidery.
Known for his extravagant red carpet gowns, Aggarwal tempered with bright shades like pink, orange and red with use of sheer and ruffles.
It was jharokha play for Gandhi and Khanna. They picked orange and red pallet for the ensemble with jharokha prints on them.
Photos Sanjeev Kumar