A Wood & A Forest

Influenced by Misogiharai,the Shinto act of purifying,Anand Kabra’s collection titled “Becoming Kami” had a sense of spiritual calmness. Set to the sound of trickling water,models walked down the ramp in deep blue,moss,mint green,blazing orange and white creations. Layering played an important role in Kabra’s collection — long skirts with full-sleeves shirts,and some even with a mega-sleeves jacket. Long dresses,lehengas,saris and jackets were part of the collection. The models sported a soaked-hair look,supported by a stack of auntyji bob pins that worked as hair accessories. We loved it. More or less,the collection kept the theme intact but the last few garments were disappointing. The dark green lehengas with zardozi work didn’t really hold up the concept. A heavily sequined brown long dress had sequins falling off it all over the ramp,suggesting mediocre finishing. The shoes could have certainly been better constructed.