LFW SR’15: ‘Ume Masturi’ by Kunal Anil Tanna

The most important element about the collection is ‘ITAJIME’, which is basically a Japanese tie and dye technique used in summers in Japan and it is very much similar to Shibori. He says, “It is usually done in indigo but since the color story of the collection is in colors like burgundy, plum, marsala and grape, so an experiment is done with it.” The intricate Kanzashi technique blended with Arashi, Kumo and other Japanese fabrics have brought a fusion of contemporary elegance with a marked touch of the past.

The collection is based on the Japanese traditions and festivals to rejoice the advent of spring.

A fine blend of silk and cotton will be visible in the collection. As the designer says, “keeping the summers in mind this time I have tried to create a balance with silk and cotton. More of textured silk and cotton will be visible in the collection with a tint of pink, beige and blue to it.”

Through his experimentation with the traditional male palette Kunal aims to trend classic masculine deep hues and floral patterns in the collection. He further adds, “In this collection I am also working on palazzo pants for women and few of them will be dedicated for men’s closet too. Talking in detail about the range of collection Kunal says, “Apart from bandis the collection will include waist coat, jackets, open jackets and a unique flavor of pants that men would love to explore.”

Inspired from the Japanese and American men’s wardrobe, Kunal has stitched a new range of trousers for men called ‘Yankee’ pants. He stresses, “The Yankee pants will be something new in the collection for men who love to experiment. It is a fine amalgamation of Japanese Hakama pants with the American trousers, and the pants will have more of pleats at front and a detailed hemline.”

Calling it a collection very close to his heart, Kunal sings off as, “my graduation collection was about Japan and once again I have taken inspiration from their rich and diversified tradition. This time the collection is not just mean t for ramp but has more of commercial aspect to it. It will be an easy adaptable collection with fall colors and silhouettes and I hope it will be well received in the commercial market.”