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Fashionable eye wide open: All that's glam at WIFW

Updated On Oct 09, 2014 06:22 PM IST
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Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) has returned to the capital with its spring-summer edition. Starting Wednesday, the fashion extravaganza has brought 124 designers under the same roof. The stars of day one of the fashion week were certainly the clothes which transported all away from the current fall season. Take a look: There was a burst of bright colours as models sashayed down the ramp. There were apparel with lots of draping in blue and orange hue, red with yellow and more. Inspired by the works of artists Amrit and Rabindra -- The Singh Twins, Tahiliani's new range was made by choosing elements from their different paintings. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 09, 2014 06:22 PM IST

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) has returned to the capital with its spring-summer edition. Starting Wednesday, the fashion extravaganza has brought 124 designers under the same roof. The stars of day one of the fashion week were certainly the clothes which transported all away from the current fall season. Take a look: There was a burst of bright colours as models sashayed down the ramp. There were apparel with lots of draping in blue and orange hue, red with yellow and more. Inspired by the works of artists Amrit and Rabindra -- The Singh Twins, Tahiliani's new range was made by choosing elements from their different paintings.

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At Tahiliani's show the dhoti skirts and lungi skirts, off-shoulder dress or draped linen pants with cowl neck top are summer must-have for women. Tahiliani had a few options for men too. Silk sherwani with Thai wrap trousers, printed shirt with jodhpurs, waist coat shirt with tussar pants were some of the choices offered by the designer for men for hot weather. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 09, 2014 06:22 PM IST

At Tahiliani's show the dhoti skirts and lungi skirts, off-shoulder dress or draped linen pants with cowl neck top are summer must-have for women. Tahiliani had a few options for men too. Silk sherwani with Thai wrap trousers, printed shirt with jodhpurs, waist coat shirt with tussar pants were some of the choices offered by the designer for men for hot weather.

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The Japanese inspiration and use of bows was seen in Atsu Sekhose's creations too. Made in soft pastels, he gave a modern interpretation to kimono -- a Japanese traditional garment. The collection, dominated by silk garments with interesting sleeves, looked perfect as evening wear during summers. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 09, 2014 06:22 PM IST

The Japanese inspiration and use of bows was seen in Atsu Sekhose's creations too. Made in soft pastels, he gave a modern interpretation to kimono -- a Japanese traditional garment. The collection, dominated by silk garments with interesting sleeves, looked perfect as evening wear during summers.

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Some of the designers even gave a glimpse of Japanese culture on the runway through their pieces. Alpana and Neeraj showcased Japan's obsession with everything "kawaii" or cute like anime and hello kitty. The designers made an attempt to put together a range that captured this aspect of the country and merged it with strong Japanese aesthetic of minimalism and clean lines. For instance, there were sharp structures, flared pants softened by bows and scallops. The outfits mostly in red, black and blue looked like little dolls clothes. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 09, 2014 06:22 PM IST

Some of the designers even gave a glimpse of Japanese culture on the runway through their pieces. Alpana and Neeraj showcased Japan's obsession with everything "kawaii" or cute like anime and hello kitty. The designers made an attempt to put together a range that captured this aspect of the country and merged it with strong Japanese aesthetic of minimalism and clean lines. For instance, there were sharp structures, flared pants softened by bows and scallops. The outfits mostly in red, black and blue looked like little dolls clothes.

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Designer duo Paras and Shalini also exhibited "feminine" range for spring-summer seasons. They played with transparencies and opacities, lace like patterns, botanical floral applique work and embroidery to come up with a collection made of silky taffetas and heavy jerseys. While there were high slit dresses, voluminous gowns and pants too. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 09, 2014 06:22 PM IST

Designer duo Paras and Shalini also exhibited "feminine" range for spring-summer seasons. They played with transparencies and opacities, lace like patterns, botanical floral applique work and embroidery to come up with a collection made of silky taffetas and heavy jerseys. While there were high slit dresses, voluminous gowns and pants too.

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Opened by Aneeth Arora, her collection had eye cooling pieces like cotton khadi dress, shorts, chanderi tops, blue denims as well as cotton and silk shirts in colours like white, blue, green and orange. The hand embroidered daisies on chanderi dresses, hand and bead work embroidery on denim pants and tops with crochet detailing added beauty to the summery garments. The flower power was not restricted to clothes. Arora used floral headband to complement her spring-summer collection. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 09, 2014 06:22 PM IST

Opened by Aneeth Arora, her collection had eye cooling pieces like cotton khadi dress, shorts, chanderi tops, blue denims as well as cotton and silk shirts in colours like white, blue, green and orange. The hand embroidered daisies on chanderi dresses, hand and bead work embroidery on denim pants and tops with crochet detailing added beauty to the summery garments. The flower power was not restricted to clothes. Arora used floral headband to complement her spring-summer collection.

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