Architecture inspires designer's Spring-Summer
collection
Mumbai: Architecture
from the 20s Art Deco style like the Chrysler Tower in New
York and London buildings inspired designer Swapnil Shinde
to design his Spring-Summer collection, showcased at the Lakme
Fashion Week in Mumbai on Thursday. Wonderful evening and
formal wear dominated the collection with gowns and dresses
in fabrics like dupion, tissue silk, chiffon, raw silk, georgette,
satin and tulle creating sensation on the ramp. Lots of drapes,
pleating and wraps were used in the outfits to emphasize the
theme and hint of shimmer and sheen were used to give a glamorous
look to the garments. "There was no name for my collection
this time, but the inspiration I can say was from architecture,"
said Shinde.
Meanwhile,
the wedding collection in bright hues by designer Abdul Halder,
also made statement on the ramp. Ethnic outfits for men and
women like lehenga, dhotis, achkans dazzled the audiences.
A vibrant colour palette of purple, blue, pink, fuchsia, green,
turq, red and orange, with gold and crystal embellishments
all added to the beauty and glamour of the collection. "Theme
is 'happy you collection'. We've used lots of bright colours
in it. We've made a happy collection which is lot of bling,
lot of beautiful colours," said Abdul Halder, Designer. Around
75 designers are showcasing their collections in this season
of the fashion week.
-Oct 24, 2008
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