Journalism of Courage
Using the ramp of the ongoing Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn-Winter 2016 as a canvas to paint myriad emotions of women, designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra brought forward their collection titled 'The Last Walk' with a splash from the past in a flared, layered and frilled manner. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
High on old world charm and regal style, the designers tried to narrate story of a woman's constant endeavour to redefine herself with the range in a more contemporary sense. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
While talking to the media after the show, they explained their collection: "The only thing we did was to play around with the emotion, which led to the women rediscovering her existence, where she takes every steps of her journey in her life till the end, because she knows that she will be reborn the next day. It's all about the women of today." (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
The message was loud and clear - don't let emotions control you. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
Taking hues from pastel colour palette, the highlight of the range were drapes, ruffled gowns, tulle skirts, sheer gowns, and capes. The collection also had traces of the Victorian era in terms of the vibe, and fashion. Colours that stood out were white, plum, beige, red, grey and cream. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
The designers shared: "Yes, there were a few drapes that we worked with wherein we have brought in the old school sari. The collection was transient through many colours of life." (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
When it comes to silhouettes, it was all about layering, flares, frills and flowy with intricate detailing. Sticking true to the collection, the the show was layered in different sections through colour of ensembles presented. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
Designer Pallavi Mohan showcased a collection titled "Synthesis" on the opening day of Amzaon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Autumn-Winter 2016. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
The designs reflected the evolution of the handcrafted techniques, something that her brand Not So Serious is known for. Mohan says that the idea of making the collection is to convey the message of tolerance and accepting synthesis in spirit. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
"The idea was to show that let's all take a moment to also celebrate the diversity that makes our lives a meaningful whole. Let's be tolerant and accepting... synthesis in spirit. I think it comes from my personal life. All of us here have to have certain level of tolerance in the threshold," said Mohan. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
"An amalgamation of elements, this collection is the evolution of the hand crafted techniques that have become the hallmark of the brand. As such this collection has taken the ideas from the past to their zenith and brought them together in a powerful yet cohesive way," she added. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
Mohan also says that the world needs to come together and celebrate diversity and this "synthesis" of ideas is a small manifestation of that philosophy. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
The designer used dimensional layering techniques and it was enhanced using precision laser cut leathers. There were Interwoven strips in contrast that created depth and visual complexity. Organic and spectral effects were created by a kaleidoscope of organza elements and shingled panels. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
Fabric manipulation and three dimensional forms added USP to this collection. There were woollen tweeds, soft velvet, silk organza and satins used as a fabric on garments that had an easy fit shapes and voluminous ensembles.. Winter wine, amber and teal were the primary colour palette used. (Text: IANS/Photo: APH Images)
