Creating magic with basic ingredients—Urvashi Kaur

Urvashi Kaur for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Urvashi Kaur’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection ‘Ziran’ digs deep into ethnic communities, wanderlust and incongruent cultural interests and journeys. Inspired by the nomadic folk of Xining, China, the collection focused on reusing classy fabrics like, malkha, khamir, linen with frayed edges, chanderi and matka, with the insertion of denims this season.

Urvashi Kaur for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The base colour palette remained indigo with occasional outbursts of ecru, black, orange, yellow, pink and turquoise. Subtle accents like, tassels, pom-poms, tapes and ribbons added to the eccentricity of the line of clothes. Also, for the forthcoming Spring/Summer season, Kaur introduced bags, shoes and accessories.

Urvashi Kaur for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Calculated placements of shibori and block prints ruled the dais. While the tie-and-dye technique spilled over from her previous collections, the silhouettes this time were easy and baggy in nature; slightly asymmetrical with a mix of kimono sleeves, culottes and palazzos.

Bohemian Rhapsody by Anupamaa Dayal

Anupamaa Dayal for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Designer Anupamaa Dayal presented a collection called ‘Anywhere’ at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015. Her line of prêt garments reflected the essence of versatility and multi-utility.

Anupamaa Dayal for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Inspired by the spirit of a free-willed traveler, Anupamaa’s clothes brought forth a cataclysm of hippie colours, an ode to the denim den and a spectacular display of easy silhouettes.

Anupamaa Dayal for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

This season, she clanged onto her signature cuts and flow—shapes were loose and baggy, and fabrics were light and sheer; her happy clothes are perfect for the forthcoming summer. Anupamaa layered gorgeous azure shades to celebrate spring/summer.

Anupamaa Dayal for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Call it Boho Chic, but her clothes had dashes of traditional notes. From Kaftans to kurta dresses, and palazzo pants to shift dresses, the range was varied. P.S- I loved the way she interplayed with Indian prints and bold metaphors.