Reynu Tandon kept it rather traditional and stuck to cholis and pearl chokers as gotta-patti peacocks indulged a rain dance on Chanderi lehengas
By Asmita Aggarwal
The Lucknow Girl
Kerala’s Kathakali meets UP’s Chikankari and Patolas romance brocades as couturier Manav Gangwani added star dust with Disha Patani in his ICW 2017 showcase.
By Asmita Aggarwal
Le Smokin’ Banaras
Anamika Khanna’s subtle Banarasis and real zari offerings made ICW 2017 a celebration of candour transforming the tempestuous bridal space and infusing it with savoir faire, rather than merely tradition.
By Asmita Aggarwal
Checkmate
Unlike the West which is embracing mottled and scruffy, and with Gucci blurring the lines between the two genders, men in India still prefer monochromes and a smattering of grey, though Abhishek Patni brought ‘in’ the outdoors with his parkas and faux fur lining
By Asmita Aggarwal
Amorous Spell
Suhani Parekh matches her minimalist aesthetic with Amit Aggarwal’s Patolas at the grand finale, as Aprajita Toor elevates his ubiquitous brocades with her custom-made wonders!
By Asmita Aggarwal
The Outsider
Abhishek Paatni’s enterprising designs for Nought One and Zero highlight the growing opportunity for designers in Indian menswear. He is all set to present his new collection—which merges streetwear with military-inspired clothing and promises to breathe life in corduroy
By Asmita Aggarwal
Green warrior
Pune-based Karishma Shahani hopes to build a brand that works on three virtues—recycling, upcycling and sustainability
By Asmita Aggarwal
Study of Contrasts
First timers at AIFW A-W’ 17, Munkee See Munkee Doo dress ‘women’ as they play with rhizomatic contrasts and subdued elegance
By Asmita Aggarwal
We are the champions
Does fashion need pretty or wise? The latter is becoming more relevant in the time-space continuum
By Asmita Aggarwal