Poncho power on parade

After the Mexican peasant shirt, it?s the poncho that has found place in Indian wardrobes.

After the Mexican peasant shirt, it’s the poncho that has found place in Indian wardrobes. If you haven’t got a one yet, its time you did. Winter this year will be all about colourful ponchos in pretty pinks, mauves, violets and blues in wool, knits and even chiffon.

Designers such as Shane and Phalguni Peacock, Priya Kataria and Ranna Gill and Ashima and Leena Singh had models draped in ponchos in the Lakme India Fashion Week this year, but now this pheasant garment from Mexico has made its transition to street stores at prices that are affordable and colours that will just entice you.

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“Ponchos make a cool statement: its feminine because it has fringes and can be worn with either a fitted skirt or a pair of denim trousers,” says Ranna Gill. Her collection of ponchos is embellished with embroidery and sequins on the neck.

“This season, ponchos get a trendy with sequins, embroidery and beaded work on them,” says designer Ashima Singh, who showcased tussar ones at the Fashion Week.

For a retro look, get a crocheted one, or opt for georgette and chiffon with simple embroidery for for evenings out. Wear it over a tank top and you’ll be all set to wow people.

Pricewise Shane and Phalguni Peacock’s ponchos are heavily embellished are available at the M&S store at Greater Kailash 1. Priced Rs 2,500 onwards Cheaper and affordable options are available at Bizarre starting from Rs 1,500 onwards Incense at the DT Mall sells them for Rs 600 onwards Bharti Bhalla’s ponchos at her outlet in CR Park starts from Rs 2,000