Take Two

Rolling out their spring-summer line at the Samsaara store at Taj Chandigarh,the designers have consciously highlighted traditional Indian handicraft,but in a more contemporary format. The silhouettes are Western,but Indian accents like Kalamkari prints on a short summer dress or embroidered motifs on shirts and jackets are unmistakable,despite being subtle. There’s also an abundant use of Indian fabrics like silks and linen. “A short dress,for example,has been styled along with a stole in such a way that it can work both as a dress as well as a kurta,when it is teamed with a churidaar,” explains Verma.

The colour palette is vibrant— mostly yellows and peaches,and the ubiquitous white. “We will also present our wedding line shortly and the lehengas will highlight our signature fusion mix,” added Pahwa,pointing at a range of sarees in traditional weaves,with understated embroidery. The lack of bling on them came as a welcome change.

The menswear range brings in kurtas,shirts and jackets in solid colours like coffee brown,black and white. “We have worked on detailing on cuffs as well as motifs placed on the seams,” explained Verma. While the womenswear line is priced at Rs 7,000 onwards,the men’s collection starts at Rs 5,500.