Farewells are never easy, and on the last day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week 14, one could sense nostalgia mixed with celebratory flavours for the accomplishment of yet another season of the fashion fiesta. The venue buzzed with excitement as the Dussehra festivities and successful completion of the five-day fashion affair coincided. The day started on a colourful note as designer Dolly J. presented a flashy collection inspired by French Queen Marie Antoinette. The asymmetric cuts and layered gowns with side frills on shoulders and peplum at waistline were highlighted by high collars and lace detailing. The designer used black rose prints and zipper details at the hemlines to add a regal touch. In the words of the designer, her collection was “juvenile but regal” as she wanted to highlight the immaturity and the royal attributes of her muse in this line.
From far West to closer home in West Bengal, designer Joy Mitra paid homage to his mentor Rituparno Ghosh and named his collection after Ghosh’s film Chokher Bali. The showstopper for Joy’s show was actress Raima Sen, who opened his show in a heavily embellished coloured lehenga, which was the only celebratory outfit of the line that was inspired by Raima’s reel-life character. Joy’s entire line was done in white and black using cotton and sheer fabrics. The long floor length gowns in full-length sheer sleeves and covered neck with brass coloured embroidery and thick gold borders were noteworthy. The designer used bold zardozi and paisley motifs in his intricate designs, to show that simplicity and grandeur could co-exist.
From classic to contemporary, the silhouette shifted as designer Vaishali S. showcased her collection titled Anhad. The beautiful collection of long dresses and gowns layered with capes and jackets was crafted in cotton yarns and wool mixed with sheer fabrics. The cutwork dresses, palazzo pants and shrugs looked like a perfect option for Indian summers.
Another act that followed the Indian route was Virtues by designers Ashish Viral and Vikrant, who dedicated their pret collection to promote homegrown indigo dye. The designers opened the show with a cotton indigo long dress and the rest of their collection was a mix of indigo and ivory shades. The block printed dresses, jackets, pants and skirts were accentuated using Kantha and Aari embroidery. The beautiful cotton printed scarves in indigo and white draped in classic style looked uber glam, however the overdose of gold sequins in some ensembles diluted the impact of the hidden message.
The simple sensibilities were soon pushed aside as designer Sulakshana Monga of Soltee presented a gaudy collection of evening wear in her avian inspired line. The designer utilised chiffons, nets and brocade in layers to create a line of gowns, slim-fit pants and long jackets. The bird prints, bold usage of glitter mixed with over-the-top embroidery in yellow, red and orange colours displayed a flamboyance that was eye-catching at first, but could also make a person colourblind if they stared at it for too long.
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