Day 1: Rina Dhaka

By Priyanka
September 6, 2007
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I expected to be wowed by Rina Dhaka’s collection. It fell short by a bit! I enjoyed it, was pleasant, light, summery, fun and fresh! But found it quite lacking in imagination and newer perspective! Having said that, let me give you a blow by blow, of all that worked!

Colors were great, again those whites and sober metallics, blues, greens and pinks and sheer prints once again made an appearance! Prints, now thats a trend thats going to be big in Spring/Summer 2008, I predict!

I adored those long skirts and dresses in georgettes and chiffons..they had such a feminine, soft and flirty vibe without going overboard! And those short day dresses in blues, pinks and peachy/oranges? They screamed ‘young’ and ‘summer’! Also, I especially liked the long embellished sheer tunics teemed with capris!

But here’s the thing, there was not much to dislike in the collection because it was so safe. And then again, there wasn’t much to ‘wow’, because it was so safe!

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Fashion Ads: The Good: Agent Provocateur

By Priyanka
September 6, 2007
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Look at Maggie Gyllenhall sizzle in the Agent Provocateur ad campaign… I love this campaign, its so sexy and provocative without making you cringe! Now, Maggie is not one who comes to mind first when thinking Agent Provocateur, but am glad she got picked! She is not conventional ‘sexy’ but something about her in this campaign totally ticks!

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Reminds me a bit too much of the burlesque star Dita Von Teese though…

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Cute Top Gone Bad!

By Payal
September 6, 2007
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I am not talking about Jessica Simpson. I am referring to Ms Vivica Fox. Yup.. that is her.. not your ghar ki bai! She is wearing an Indian style tie and dye top except she has paired them with reallly fugly Orangy Pants.

tsk tsk…What was she thinking!! No wonder, the paparazzi was swarming towards Jessica Simpson and totally ignored the poor thing!

Now consider the same top with a white capri or pants. Would have looked heavenly!!

If you want to see how to wear tie and dye in style, take some tips from the very fashionable Ms. Stefani…

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Day 1: Shantanu And Nikhil

By Priyanka
September 6, 2007
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It doesn’t happen that often but when it does, it happens with a blow! Am in love. Every outfit, every accessory, every ribbon, every detailing! Shantanu and Nikhil’s collection was absolutely on the money! Their collection was called, ‘Banaras Boulevard’ but for me it just seemed like an updated version of Retro French Riviera! Buttery yellows, warm yellows, sunny yellows and pale yellows dominated the collection, now and then, offset by white perhaps!

The dresses were très chic and fabulous! For the champagne-brunching set, this collection will soon find its way into their wardrobes in a heartbeat! And those tops.. brilliant. Never overboard, just enough craftsmanship to make it stand out and just enough understated detailing to give it, its chic-appeal! And that puffed, bubble hem dress with the jacket? Priceless.

Loved the way the models were styled; make-up, hair, shoes, white-rimmed shades and oversized bags were spot on!

I tried really hard to find one thing to dislike. But couldn’t. The collection was young, chic, tasteful, fresh and perfect!

Fashion Bliss.

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Day 1: Manoviraj Khosla

By Priyanka
September 6, 2007
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Two words sum up Manoviraj’s collection- Neon, Fun. Oh, so fun!

I never know what to expect from a menswear collection, much less review it! But this collection just made it so easy! It was every metrosexual man’s dream come true. Greens, pinks, reds, peaches, yellows, hints of neon, were what made up the color palette of this collection. There were structured jackets in print and color, there were capris and cropped pants accented, again, with color! And then there were these shirts with prints and appliqués..

Ok, so some pieces were outlandish, but they were statement making creative pieces that every designer does for his collection.

Some of those shirts and jackets were very good and I totally see hip, confident men making a beeline for them!

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