Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016 #AIFWAW16

Day 3 at the Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016 #AIFWAW16 was truly a unique day of two firsts – a three designer accessory show and a three designer menswear show. Be prepared to be dazzled by what’s new in fashion here’s an insight into what we loved in Day-3.

Mine of Design by Sahai Ambar Pariddi, Valliyan by Nitya and Vasundhara

Mine of Design by Sahai Ambar Pariddi, Valliyan by Nitya and Vasundhara sparkled our eyes as well as the runway with their jewellery collections, on the third day of the Amazon India Fashion Week 2016 A/W.

Each of these gorgeous collections told a unique story presented via a different theme. One of the first designers to present was Sahai Ambar Pariddi who presented her collection called the “Memoir”. It was a collection inspired by sea which used lustrous pearls, corals, shells to the vintage coins trying to bring out their magnificent colours as they get reflected on waves.

The next line was “Modern Mughals” collection by Nitya, which paid homage to the luxurious era of the Mughal dynasty. Nitya recreated intricate motifs in a contemporary style to give a sense of lavishness. Archana Vijaya walked the ramp as a show stopper and dazzlled the ramp in Black and Gold for Nitya.

Lastly, Vasundhara awed everyone with her collection “Au Naturel” which tried to the explore the wilderness by integrating branches, natural rocks, twigs, filigree leaves, bugs and insects in elaborate patterns and forms leaving you fully mesmerized with the beauty of nature.

‘Mrityunjay’ By Chandrani Siingh Fllora

Chandrani Siingh Fllora presented a truly ingenious collection this season at AIFW AW16. The Kolkata native designer managed to make heads turn with her new collection ‘Mrityunjay’. The collection is inspired by Lord Shiva and is a tribute to his power and strength.

The Kolkata based designer through the use of modern silhouettes and inventive thinking attempted to reinterpret the age-old symbols of Lord Shiva in a modern context. The collection had a strong presence of myriads of symbol inspired by Lord Shiva’s avatar. There was an extensive use of symbols like the Trishul, cannabis leaves and conch shell in the form of creative prints and brilliant embroidery artistry.

The designer created quite a captivating line in colours which were a homogeneous blend of Boroline bottle green, midnight Himalayan blue, corroded rust, snow white, tones of indigo, ash grey and various shades of yellow used in solids as well as handwoven stripes combined with ombré effects. This was the first time the designer used hand woven fabrics for her collection. All in all, a unique collection which questions the notion of formal – casuals and then wonderfully fuses the same in stride.

Pinnacle – Shruti Sancheti

This was one of the few collections this season at AIFW to have a Bollywood beauty to grace the ramp as a showshopper. Actress Aditi Rao Hydari walked the ramp for designer Shruti Sancheti’s collection

‘Constantinople’. Dressed in a floralcrop top with distinct prints and a high waist skirt that was parted in the middle, Aditi made jaws drop with her grace. The absence of accessories really accentuated the design and made the look quite gorgeous.

The collection Constantinople took inspiration from the culture of Istanbul and celebrates the neo-ethnic diversity. Drawing inspiration from the Islamic architecture, the collection is a perfect example of handcrafted brilliance along with luxurious modern cuts. The core of the line is based on conflicting pattern clashes of geometric mosaics, fluid paisley and rustic clamp dying.

The range makes use of natural fibres such as finely woven chanderi, Karnataka silk, wool, chambray, used in combination with international favourites like denim and felt, to bestow a global appeal. The designs are available in dark and deep colours like royal blue, burnt orange, deep purple, oxblood, slate grey and teal. So all you fashionistas who totally adore a rich colour palette, you know where to head to.

Antar-Agni by Ujjawal Dubey, Divyam Mehta and Rohit Kamra

Adding a fresh touch to the coveted fashion event this year are three young designers – Antar-Agni by Ujjawal Dubey, Divyam Mehta and Rohit Kamra who showcased specially curated menswear.

Ujjawal Dubey’s ‘The Red in Us’ collection explores the varied emotions portrayed by the colour red. Despite red being a strong colour, the collection had saturated tones in terms of fabrics such as cotton silks and handwoven khadi. There was an interesting play of stitches and a controlled use of oxidised red for the garments. Motifs have been replaced by volume this season.

Divyam Mehta’s collection ‘Into the Woods’ was inspired from textures and trees patterns. The collection is a tribute to the modern man who is a globetrotter and who travels across different time zones and cultures, and celebrates his diverse experiences by flawlessly adapting to different environments. Into the woods is a collection which attempts to fuse together Italian tailoring, Indian embroidery and Japanese art all in a single frame.

Global influences are celebrated across the collection with the combination of an Japanese cotton cupro samurai trousers, Indian silk shibori gilet that is teamed with a linen knit t-shirt and leopard print hair on leather sneakers. The garments features earthy hues to harmoniously form shibori patterns and create stunning designs. The models who are on the ramp sported gilets (nehru jackets), long shirts, samurai trousers, desert boots, oxfords and boat shoes. The designs also have a combination of merino wool, khadi denims, silks, linen knits and Japanese fabrics infused with traditional Indian Kantha embroidery and the quilting technique.

Rohit Kamra’s Collection, ‘Made in Jaypore,’ in the #AIFWAW16 aims to modernize the royal look through sharply tailored breeches and bandhgalas. The collection consisted of unique combinations of bandhgala jackets with trendy comfortable trousers, sherwanis with trench coats, along with the designer’s signature modern maharaja range, which includes Jodhpur jackets and breeches, as well as waistcoats and Nehru jackets.

The designs were crafted in cotton, wool, silk, silk wool, and flannel. The garments had geometrical motifs cut into masculine and contemporary silhouettes in shades of black, white and grey, with highlights of green and blue. Actor Randeep Hooda was the showstopper for ‘Made in Jaypore’ collection.

Reynu Taandon

With Autumn/Winter collection, designer Reynu Taandon brings the summer to winter. The designer has summer hues in the collection, the most dominant being Yellow. Her designs give a hippy meets tribal feel. The Mynah’s collection will see a refreshing take on the kaleidoscopic designs of tribal culture that have been integrated onto every imaginable contemporary wear. The collection comprises of flared skirts, flared dresses, wide-legged pants, embroidered jackets, high waist trousers, skirts, and capes, each with a story to tell. Each garment has a strong embroidery story and adds a pop tribal touch, drawing references from South African chevrons, Moroccan motifs, modern American hues, Russian silhouettes and chic.

Garments in unique silhouettes with balloon puff sleeves were re-introduced through the collection, combined with chic vintage heritage jackets and classic capes. Thread work connects all the pieces together- be it hand-knitted or print.

Anupamaa Dayal

Named “Fight & Feast”, this collection is a living proof that the Naga tribes are no less in fashion than the modern day fashion capitals of the country. With her Autumn/Winter collection, designer Anupama Dayal has brought the elegant couture of the Nagaland tribe to the focus of the world. She delivers a ensemble which is raw, timeless and exotic and makes us realize the infinite possibilities of fashion when closely integrated with our culture and roots.

The Naga-themed collection is anything but dull. The collection makes use of a plethora of happy colours. From red to marine blue to teal, she has played with all. This collection saw Dayal abstain her favourite pink and floral look for a bright colour story loaded with androgynous shapes, bold graphic prints and standout accessories made with textiles, including some interesting head-gear. The garments are tailored in such a way that can be used in ways other than those shown on the ramp.

Pankaj & Nidhi

Pankaj & Nidhi’s AIFW A/W’16 collection is inspired by vintage military—the likes of the Hussars and the Imperial German Army. The unique ensemble is basically military-meets-cocktail dressing couture. The outerwear range comprises of a few jackets and riders’ capes. The designers have put in conscious efforts to incorporate dresses as well. The colour palette for the collection is primarily in rich tones of

mustard, greens, olives, deep wine reds and ochre. Adding an interesting twist to the collection, the duo have also used military insignia. The collection is a little decorative and has bits of rustic jewel embroidery and camouflage. The embroidery was engineered like how you would see in a uniform and one could see lots of fringe detailing inspired by epaulettes. All in all, a very interesting collection indeed.