LFW Winter/Festive 2012: Pernia Qureshi

• By Payal
• August 4, 2012
• The Daily Etcetera
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Pernia’s show probably was the most anticipated show right after the Gen Next Show. The stylist turned designer presented a Western collection mostly with its only Indian piece coming in the form of a sari on showstopper Amy Jackson. Dropped waist shifts, knee-length beaded dresses and separates marked a collection reminiscent of the 20s.

Some of the looks felt very basic if you ignored the styling. Some pieces also had an Atsu influence (she is a muse to the designer after all). Having said that, we also think the simple collection is just what we need to see on the stars and we’re sure to see it soon, if not on Pernia herself first. After all, she is her best ambassador.

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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LFW Winter/Festive 2012: Surendri by Yogesh Chaudhary

• By Priyanka
• August 4, 2012
• The Daily Etcetera
• 9

I don’t know about you young’uns out there but if like me, you are a child of the Eighties then you are familiar with pac-man. A big, big part of pop culture. By virtue of nostalgia alone, am inclined to love this collection with it’s pac-man print. Luckily, that’s not all I had to go on.

The print on print, (appropriate) bursts of color and separates heavy collection never felt cheesy, tired or overdone. And the pac-man maheshwari saris with gota border, words I never thought I’d use in a single sentence were fantastic; love the desi spin.

Now, for the important question… Where and when can we get our stubby lil’ paws on this collection?

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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LFW Winter/Festive 2012: Gen Next Designers

• By Payal
• August 3, 2012
• The Daily Etcetera
• 14

The 2012 Winter Festive edition of Lakme Fashion Week kicked off with the Gen Next show that featured seven collections. We loved Sneha Arora and Aniket Satam right off the bat. Asa Kazingmei showcased Tngkhul tribe’s beautiful textiles via structured pieces.

We’ve got to admit, we’re a tad disappointed at the collections presented by the group designers, Aastha Sethi & Siddharth Arora and Mehak Pruthi, Kanika Seth & Ankit Sharma. With so many thinking hats in the picture, their collections didn’t have much to show for.

See all the collections inside.

Sneha Arora

Aniket Satam

Asa Kazingmei

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LFW Winter/Festive 2012: Ritu Beri

• By Priyanka
• August 3, 2012
• The Daily Etcetera
• 3

Lately, there’s a certain look Ms. Beri favors, always seemingly looking to the Victorian era for bit of an inspiration. And using some sort of head-gear or embellishment for the hair while styling models for the runway presentation. The designer’s stamp hasn’t escaped us.

This presentation saw a generous use of volume, lace and crochet. Rohit Bal’esque long, sweeping jackets and lace/crochet embellished denims (on trend with versions like those of distressed lace Balmains or more affordable Topshop or Vanessa Bruno ones already doing rounds) stood out (for reasons both good and bad). Minus the many accoutrements, there were a few designs we hope to see off-the-runway, like the yellow denims (more subtler of the ones presented) or those high-waisted printed shorts with the very feminine top.

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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LFW Winter/Festive 2012: Vizyon

• By Payal
• August 3, 2012
• The Daily Etcetera
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Vizyon presented a collection that wasn’t far from its signature theme. Abstract patterns, interlocked layers and cutouts are what they do best and this collection saw more of it. We’re sure to see some of the sheath dresses on folks pretty soon.

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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