Vikram Phadnis: LFW Summer/Resort 2010

• By Priyanka
• March 16, 2010
• The Daily Etcetera
• 25

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When the only noteworthy thing about a showing is the models’ head-gear and when that too looked grossly mis-styled/mis-placed with the collection in question, it can’t bear good tidings for the designer. As trippy as the mogra was, the showing was anything but.

Unimaginative designs, uninspired collection. And at various times, totally cringe-inducing.

Vikram Phadnis, Lakme Fashion Week Resort 2010

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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Anand Kabra: LFW Summer/Resort 2010

• By Priyanka
• March 16, 2010
• The Daily Etcetera
• 16

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Consider yourself warned, we are going to be effusive with this collection. Loved every bit of it.

Minis, jumpsuits, skirts, kaftans, trousers, jackets… all separates were tailored, structured and yet, easy. Resort anyone? Also, the clever use of embellishment and asymmetry won us over.

My favorite had to be the pre-stitched saris with the long cholis/blouses. Who says an updated sari has to be blinged out paired with an itty-bitty blouse? The saris on Kabra runway packed a heavy punch. Perfect and so very sensual.

My Mastercard is itching to be taken for a ride.

Anand Kabra, Lakme Fashion Week Resort 2010

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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A Three-Way Ditto!

• By Payal
• March 16, 2010
• Ditto!
• Found/Off The Runway
• 12

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Turns out that not only Asin but Mehr has donned this Tarun Tahiliani anarkali too. We still like how Kats wore it, perhaps because she hid the velvet part well, but what about you?

Much thanks to ‘Angel’ and ‘Anju’ for refreshing our memory.

Left: Mehr Jessia at Amrita Arora’s Sangeet
Right: Katrina Kaif at FICCI Frames 2010

Asin at ITFA Awards 2009

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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Satya Paul: LFW Summer/Resort 2010

• By Priyanka
• March 16, 2010
• The Daily Etcetera
• 36

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There were a few shows we couldn’t wait for them to get over and this was one of them. Nothing new or imaginative on offer, it was ‘same ol’-same ol’ trussed up.

Pastels in georgettes, crepe, satin, chiffon with easy fluid drapes or textured accents with crushed fabric and embellishments were sent down the Satya Paul runway. Abstract prints, florals and heavy embroidery made up the rather extensive range of silhouettes shown on the runway, right from saris to gowns, to cocktail dresses, minis and churidaars. Whew.

And yet, nothing stood out.

Satya Paul, Lakme Fashion Week Resort 2010

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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Vizyon: LFW Summer/Resort 2010

• By Payal
• March 16, 2010
• The Daily Etcetera
• 15

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Drapes, pleats and lots of layering came together to create a 3-D structural effect that dominated Vizyon’s collection. As far as the color palette was considered, it had a more serious cocktail-hour feel to it rather than a Resort one. The materials ranged from softer fabrics like chiffon, satin and eventually moving on to leather. Overall, the collection was way too overwhelming because of the many design aspects and we can’t see any mere mortal being able to pull off any of the dresses without looking clumsy.

FYI: Vizyon is a design house owned by Ayush and Shraddha Murarka that collaborates with international designers and this collection was designed by Ninon Palisse.

Vizyon, Lakme Fashion Week Resort 2010

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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