'Evergreen' Rekha inspires an all-white WIFW collection

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Updated On Oct 12, 2014 03:21 pm IST

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We loved National Award-winning designer Wendell Rodricks' all-white collection titled Yoga Calm. (PTI)

Updated on Oct 12, 2014 03:21 pm IST

We loved National Award-winning designer Wendell Rodricks' all-white collection titled Yoga Calm. (PTI)

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Asked why she was not the part of his show, the designer added: "I would have loved if she walked the ramp, but she is shy of walking at an India Fashion Week. Rekha has been a fashion icon since the '70s and with this collection, it is my homage to an evergreen star on the start of her 60th birthday." Presented by the union textiles ministry, the show was inspired by calm, inner peace and heathy benefits of yoga and this was made evident in the outfits that had used white in variety of shapes, cuts and forms both in menswear and womenswear.

Updated on Oct 12, 2014 03:21 pm IST

Asked why she was not the part of his show, the designer added: "I would have loved if she walked the ramp, but she is shy of walking at an India Fashion Week. Rekha has been a fashion icon since the '70s and with this collection, it is my homage to an evergreen star on the start of her 60th birthday." Presented by the union textiles ministry, the show was inspired by calm, inner peace and heathy benefits of yoga and this was made evident in the outfits that had used white in variety of shapes, cuts and forms both in menswear and womenswear.

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"We have used a lot of hand-woven textiles but in a more minimalist Gandhian way. I have concentrated on a calm beauty without a single bead, sequin or pearl. It is the closest to a harmony between textile and minimalism," Rodricks said. "Every single garment was wearable, even the swimwear. I am not known to go for drama and excess. Instead, I want to give Indian women and men real clothes that are archival, wearable, comfortable and make them look slimmer, taller and make them feel beautiful," he added.

Updated on Oct 12, 2014 03:21 pm IST

"We have used a lot of hand-woven textiles but in a more minimalist Gandhian way. I have concentrated on a calm beauty without a single bead, sequin or pearl. It is the closest to a harmony between textile and minimalism," Rodricks said. "Every single garment was wearable, even the swimwear. I am not known to go for drama and excess. Instead, I want to give Indian women and men real clothes that are archival, wearable, comfortable and make them look slimmer, taller and make them feel beautiful," he added.

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From long sleeved short, 1960s inspired trouser from Kerala, Crinkle organza stole to gauze linen shift dress with satin silk stripes, the designer remained true to his signature style by mixing Indian handlooms in modern designs. Like always, his collection garnered appreciation from all walks of life.

Updated on Oct 12, 2014 03:21 pm IST

From long sleeved short, 1960s inspired trouser from Kerala, Crinkle organza stole to gauze linen shift dress with satin silk stripes, the designer remained true to his signature style by mixing Indian handlooms in modern designs. Like always, his collection garnered appreciation from all walks of life.

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