Evening Wakes Up

The collection told a glamorous story through the medium of intricate embroidery done in Mumbai,one of Khan’s many strengths. The detailing was elaborate with stones,sequins,pearls and studs embellishing floor-length dresses with slits,frock dresses,long jackets,blouses,boleros,skirts and skinny pants. The designer also ensured that this collection was wearable. Dark hues formed his canvas — particularly black,grey,midnight blue and red. Most of his creations had been culled liberally from his previous two shows — including the New York Fashion Week collection shown this February. The show started with a segment that played out classic combinations of black-and-white. Also eye-catching were the full encrusted gown and the knotted lungi creation with a beaded bodice.

The highlight of the line was indisputably the “ball gown sari” that he had created especially for the Indian audience. A multi-striped draped gown with generous folds,it was a fitting end to his clean cut and sharply structured narrative. “It is essentially a one-piece fabric that doesn’t have any stitches and just needs to be draped,” said Khan,after the show. He is looking forward to a stronger presence in India in the coming years.

If his first show in his home country was anything to go by,evening wear in India is all set to get a new,sophisticated look.