When Nature becomes the Muse

Anavila Misra

Designer Anavila Misra showcased her spring summer collection, ‘A Summer Stroll’ at the Lakme Fashion Week at Mumbai recently. Humanity has traded in a real jungle for a concrete, mechanical one. Devoid of green space to claim, we have resigned ourselves to the nostalgia of winding summer strolls in the evening. The rustling trees and wafting breeze have now been replaced by relentless drilling machines & swirling smog.

Anavila Misra

It is this feeling of being bereft of verdant vegetation that inspired the idea behind ‘A Summer Stroll’ collection. Derived from a strong love for nature, this fashion line merges geometric designs with botanical motifs, irregular shapes and marks to juxtapose the urban and natural environs. It’s an expression of the balance we are seeking in our modern lives.

Anavila Misra

So embrace the bracing sensation of wearing nature in its natural and fabricated glory as you stake to reclaim the last of metropolis’ foliage cover. After all, it was Khalil Gibran who said—“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long.”

Anavila Misra

In sync with the changing landscape, the colour palette of the collection integrates elements like greenery, cement, stone, wood, and earth. Being an ardent enthusiast of organic textiles and rustic art, the elegant and very stylish Dia Mirza was the showstopper for the designer.

Embrace the Royale Collection

Polki for Bridal from RK Jewellers

Elegant, sophisticated, composed and raring to go, RK Jewelers are bringing together the rich diversity and splendor of Indian Royal history in its various hues and facets to create Royal jewels of heirloom quality that can be passed on from generation to generation.

Chandbali earrings from RK Jewellers

Through this collection they honor our Indian Royalties who have nurtured and molded the rich Indian art and craft of jewellery making.

Zistatva collection by RK Jewellers

The collection composes of all traditional pieces of jewels including tiaras using old Indian techniques of jewellery making. Their team of jewellery artists have researched and travelled to create these pieces inspired by Indian Monarchs from early mythical and later documented rulers and dynasties who have ruled a portion of the Indian subcontinent.

Chandbali earrings from RK Jewellers

The collection uses rare gemstones, coloured and colourless diamonds, pearls and traditional polki set in hallmarked gold. These are all available at South Ex, New Delhi.