Amrit Kaur’s Fascination with Retro

Amrit Kaur’s Collection

Speaking of retro trends of the season…

This season is all about return of the retro in modern style. Swooping bellbottoms, tightly-fit tops, and psychedelic prints—everywhere we look, the 1970s style is back in heavy rotation with touches of contemporary style. For instance, flared pants are given a modern look by teaming it up with crisp white shirts or a crop tops; also, take note of oversized sunglasses, polka-dotted hair accessories, bright floral prints and more.

Tale of fabrics, color palette, prints and silhouettes…

For this summer, I have played with cotton silk, chiffon, chanderi and blend of cotton and raw silk. The fabrics portray a palette of bright colours and prints. With vibrant pop colours such as yellow, orange, green, purple, blue and red taking the center stage, I have played very strategically with bold prints and floral prints to make my garments look more fun and lively. I used floral-roses to cast hints of feminineness, and tropical prints, wild flowers along with long leafs with subtle colors and geometric prints to recall disco elements in crop tops, blouses, sheer capes, mid-cuff skirts, pencil-cut skirts, short dress and pantsuits for woman.

Amrit Kaur’s Collection

What went behind making of your latest collection?

Love of retro and love of summer went behind conceptualizing this collection. Movies like American hustle and TV shows like the 70’s show got me really inspired.

Tell us about your fascination with the good-old 70s fashion…

70’s fashion is a statement to be bold, fun and joy. Pop colors, bold prints, high-waisted flared trousers, symmetry and hints of disco gold on jumpsuits, capes, and dresses often bring out the hippie in you. I am in love with this unpretentious and fearless style statement. Rugged hairdos, statement headgears, Bohemian scarfs, oversized hats and big sunnies always arrest my attention.

Amrit Kaur’s Collection

The muse…

The whole look and energy of 70’s era inspired me; the era reminds me of times that were hassle-free, fun, optimistic and unpretentious in terms of fashion. The pop culture, disco trends and hippies really stood out amidst two oil crisis movements, the end of the Vietnam War and suffering economy. The 70’s were a time of beauty and freedom, when femininity was pushed forward. Bold prints and vibrant colors has always been my favorite but 70’s also give us bold flashy gold look—think of big loops, jewelry and belts.

Future plans?

Right now I am working on my new collection for autumn/winter 2015-16 in which I am taking further my retro theme in winter style making more of coats, jackets and sheer dresses. Rest all is a surprise (she smiles).

The Season of Non-specifics – Shruti Sancheti

Shruti Sancheti’s collection

Tell us about en vogue summer trends…

This summer the focus is on non-season specifics, norm core, Bohemian-inspired, and retro looks. The look is minimalistic yet trendy, tribal yet au courant and 1970’s with a contemporary twist. Midis, jumpsuits, long skirts, spliced skirts, maxis, crop tops, throws and jackets in summer fabrics like linen, khadi, cotton, summer silk ,neoprene are popular. Detailing like zippers, pockets, fringes along with tribal embroidery, tie n dye, and ombre dyeing are extremely popular. Accessories like metallic sunglasses, interesting neckpieces, belts, and sneakers and brogues are trending this summer.

What fabrics, colour palette, prints and silhouettes in Indian couture will do the rounds this season?

Fabrics which allow you to breathe like linen, organic cotton, summer silkier silk and all natural fabrics will be popular to beat the sultry balmy weather. Colours from pretty pastels like blush, custard, peach, mint green, to warm hues like marsala, olive, indigo, and watermelon red all will be popular. Block print, tie n dye, screen print, and digital prints will be extremely popular too; lastly, silhouettes like wide-legged pants, spliced skirts, long flowy skirts, maxis, midis and jumpsuits will be trending high.

Shruti Sancheti’s collection

What went behind making of your latest collection?

My collection ‘Nomadistaan’ is about the global woman living out of suitcases but feels trapped in urban confines of the modern world. Her soul is nomadic but her outlook is totally global; she wants to flaunt a bit of her legacy and culture down her sleeves. The styling of the collection is contemporary but the look is Bohemian.

Tell us about a usual day in your life…

I start the day with going to the gym to undo the damages of the previous day. Then it is working till 2pm after which I have lunch and again at about 3.30 pm its work time till 6.30 pm. After that my evenings are devoted to my family and friends. However, I live out of suitcases so this stability is always a temporary phenomenon and when I travel, which is very often, routine takes a back seat.

Shruti Sancheti’s collection

What would Shruti Sancheti’s woman look like?

My woman is an old-school one trapped in this au courant world. She believes in the unsurpassed legacy of weaves, textiles and crafts and wears timeless clothes, which have understated luxury and restrained opulence. She is astute, ferociously proud of her heritage and yet expresses her femininity and elegance through her distinct yet restrained dressing.

What inspired you to make this collection?

My love for travel, love for rich crafts, love for colours and most of all love for Bohemian and tribal fashion…

Being Human Clothing Brings Sexy Back

Being Human Clothing Autumn/Winter 2014 collection

Being Human Clothing has made its mark in the retail fashion industry with its unbeatable collection and styles that caters to both men and women. Taking a step further, the brand has launched its premier collection of trendy and chic dresses for women in their Autumn/Winter 2014 collection.

Being Human Clothing Autumn/Winter 2014 collection

The collection showcases casual to formal dresses made using vibrant colours, comfortable fabrics and various prints that add the much needed spice to the wardrobe.

Being Human Clothing Autumn/Winter 2014 collection

One can enjoy the freedom of choosing dresses for various occasions. Whether you are a collegian or a working professional, the collection will only add oomph to your style. Being Human Clothing has incorporated different fabrics ranging from cotton, denims, polyester, and viscose.

Being Human Clothing Autumn/Winter 2014 collection

Pair up these dresses with contrasting scarves, metallic belts, knitted sweaters, cardigans, tights or boots and you are ready to enjoy winter with fashionable dresses. From casual cotton dresses to rugged denim dresses – Being Human has it all. Being Human has a vast portfolio for women ranging from denims, chinos, shirts, t-shirts, polos, skirts, hot shorts, hoodies and tracks.

Jewellery that blends traditional and contemporary aesthetics

Suhani Pittie

Suhani Pittie’s jewellery has always made great style statements at fashion shows and at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 her collection called ‘Found And Lost’ was all about love that needs to be treasured and valued. With German silver, plated brass and copper, acrylic as well as pearls, Suhani wove an interesting story, which featured as the main highlight for a multiple offering of innovative jewellery.

Suhani Pittie

Hairpins were eye-catching, while ear buttons, ear cuffs, palm cuffs, harnesses and earrings added a new dimension to ornaments. Necklaces, belts and buckles had the distinct Suhani Pittie stamp. Very interesting were the intricately crafted jewelled harness and shoulder cuffs. Giving special attention to the graceful hands of a woman, Suhani adorned them with a variety of cuffs that were seen on arms, wrists and palms. Bracelets and rings were given pride of place in the collection and the addition of gloves was a unique option.

Suhani Pittie

An expert in jewellery techniques, Suhani used minakari, lace-work, folding, pressing, shredding, curling, leveling and extrusion with great skill and brought in Indian Repousse to give glamour to her jewellery. The bold giant neckpiece with 3D rose motifs, which were Suhani’s favoured designs, looked imposing around the model’s neck. The giant rose-linked bracelet and the graphic earrings were stunners on the ramp.

Suhani Pittie

Layers of petals in metal with tiny floral detailing were a part of a magnificent necklace, while sprays of interconnected leaves formed a stunning piece of jewellery. Minakari suspender necklace, vintage harness, belt and palm cuffs looked very New-Age yet a touch of heritage reflected in them. Pressed metal gloves, ear buttons, folded metal detachable necklace, the metal two-sided neck piece, shredded and metal cuffs were breathtaking in their design, craftsmanship and finish.