Aparna Wangdi

Tie and Dye in black and white cotton was the favoured fabric- and this fabric lends itself to a free and easy look.

Tie and Dye in black and white cotton was the favoured fabric- and this fabric lends itself to a free and easy look. This was an eclectic collection and the designer duo obviously like to be different. Each garment came out with a number pinned to them.

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Though there was lots of black and white, bold color was used too. Many of the black and white garments had arresting red stitching details. There were even coloured skirts.

The paisley was a motif favored by the duo. Whether it was used on tops, or appliquéd up the leg of one trouser. It was feminine (some the skirts had black lace trimmings) yet boho.

THE OTHER VIEW: High on energy
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Aparna Wangdi and Norden presented a collection that was high on energy and excitement.

The husband-wife duo, both NIFT alumni, presented a collection of westernwear that emphasised on the cut and silhouette of the garment. The clothes were embellished with techniques such as rouching, printing, painting and layering. The skirts and tops were very wearable, with a relaxed feel to them that will go well with the Indian summer. The colour palette was white, blue, fuchsia and some yellows. The contemporary music was a hit with the young at heart.