The Switch

The change of season is imminent. But with the change of weather come new trends,flavours,looks and more. In the ever altering fashion world,it’s now time to dress up appropriately for autumn and then winter. Bang on time is Esprit with a new collection that makes the most of the festive spirit. The ‘Esprit Casual’ range flaunts a Bohemian look that’s easy and breezy bringing with it contemporary gypsy style prints,paisley motifs,and silhouettes that are peasant-inspired. The colours are richer in tones of purple rain and blue moon against a backdrop of java and winter toffee. As far as the formal line-up goes,sink into the folds of billowing chiffon and silk which go pop with a generous helping of muted Ikat and floral prints. You can pair these with knits like Merino wool sweaters,capes,cable knits and shrugs that make layering for winter an indulgent affair. The Esprit Casual range for men presents a down-to-earth,contemporary look with utility pants in a splash of colours,Nebraska embroidery that turns up on badges,applique and even on the back of a shirt. The Layer-in sweaters come in toned-down candy-stripes for the perfect Sunday brunch look this winter.

Elsewhere,Wills Lifestyle is celebrating the new season by pairing up with the game of Polo and the high life associated with it. The Autumn-Winter collection for men is presented in luxurious fabrics and bright colours against a backdrop of this royal game. While the ‘Classic’ collection has been inspired by English legacy and reflects fine woven structures,there’s a lot of mix and match styling as well. The brand has also introduced the ‘Nanotex Neutraliser’ shirts for the first time. For the unaware,these shirts manage moisture and odour effectively,thus keeping one comfortable and fresh. Then there’s their ‘Luxuria’ range of shirts made from fine count European fabric. With full tape detailing,mock seam and shell buttons,it’s impressive.

Branded togs apart,the new range of accessories too have been launched keeping in view the change of season. Emporio Armani has rolled out a Fall-Winter 2009 watch collection in India. An effervescent mix of elegance and latest styles,the timepieces focus on the look and feel of crocodile skin. The women’s collection is elegant yet playful with a vast range of coloured calf leather right from the classic black to taupe. The dials are either oval or rectangle and fitted into a stainless steel case with textured finish. The new Emporio Armani sport watch collection focuses on black ion-plated finishes and black rubber straps. Quasi-futuristic in its design,the dials have silver hour markers covered in superluminova which make them glow in the dark. The detailing in this range creates a strong,graphic appeal while the textured finish on the case lends a ruggedly masculine touch. A treat for all the gadget lovers,Emporio Armani’s range of automatic watches continues to focus on skeleton movements,a design feature that allows a full view to the inner workings of the watch. Speaking of style,Red Tape’s new footwear collection of shoes and sandals is aimed at the new-age metrosexual man looking to dress up his feet. The collection boasts of extensive styling and use of full grain natural leather for shoes and slip-on sandals. Time to change then?