Agency report
with exclusive pics by Rons Bantwal
for Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai (MB)
Mumbai, Mar 29: Sepia by Priyadarshini Rao which was launched in collaboration with Texport Syndicate in 2006 made its maiden appearance on the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week.
Bearing the inimitable stamp of Priyadarshini the label presented a collection reminiscent of the vintage years in muted tones but with touches of contemporary styling that took it on a more edgy fashion level.
Models at catwalk
Here was a line of garments that could move effortlessly from day to evening wear, made from soft fluid silks and georgettes with detailing that was tonal yet interesting as satin stripes, water colour prints, burnouts, habutai silks were teamed with denims and jersey.
The detailing techniques like appliqués, satin tapes and shredding were several - often overlapping on to one garment at the neckline or accentuating the waist.
Katrina Kaif with others
Lara Datta with a friend
The muted colours starting with sand, reed yellow, aqua, teal, pale brown and charcoal blended admirably with the silhouettes which ranged from the smock to the baby doll, gilets, skirts, blouses, cuffed Bermudas, frocks, and separates that were layered in dual or triple forms.
A pleated, rouched horizontal panelled skirt, a ruffled frill deep U neck pinafore, Dongri Bermudas, a broderie anglaise khaki skirt, cuffed dhoti Capris, an asymmetrical bubble dress a small peplum blouse - the coordinate list was endless.
The designer presented a sprinkling of men's shirts and trousers, the former with pin tucks or frayed detailing.
Priyadarshini Rao knows her market well and the needs of her buyers, so it is little wonder that her label Sepia is already a hit in the short time that it has been in the store.
More models
Karan Johar with others
Abhishek Dutta brings global fashion to Lakme Fashion Week
Mumbai: Abhishek Dutta’s label presented its Autumn/Winter 2007 line which is not only global but for the masses, classes and the youth was a collection of contradictions on all fronts – whether it was fabric, styling, colour or patterns.
The garments with zany attitude, lots of patchwork and embroidery and detailing that pushed the styling limits to the maximum for men’s and women’s wear.
Starting with a cotton pinafore, Abhishek moved to tie-up harem Capris, pre-stitched embroidered sari with a choli that was embellished with leather strips, a high waist Capri romper, a pleated micro mini over pants, a rust embroidered bib on grey mini with large patch pockets, a Grecian rust draped maxi and ended the show with actress Ria Sen in a leather edged patchwork embroidered bridal sari.
The last piece will undoubtedly be aptly suited for the hip-hop bride of the new millennium who throws conventions to the wind.
The men’s wear was equally adventurous as patches and bits of fabrics livened up the jackets, shirts, trousers and blousons even bringing in a full green jacket with laser cut detailing.
Here was grunge fashion that had a lot of kitsch but it worked very well for Abhishek’s collection created for the masses, classes and youth who now have a collection that will suit their sartorial requirements.
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