Western Influences on Indian Fabrics

Soltee AW15

What happens when the European art meets Indian vibrancy? Well, it creates something that is soothing to your eyes and worthy of everyone’s attention. The incredible vases inspire our latest collection. No matter what form they are, they are artful and each one has a story to tell. Inspired by the delicacy, art and class of vases, the House of Soltee by couturier Sulakshana Monga presents its new Autumn/Winter 2015 collection.

Soltee AW15

Abiding by our philosophy of ‘beauty is in details’, our brand new collection has pieces flaunting detailed embroidery and pattern. Expect breezy dresses to strong silhouettes, and backless gowns to drapes this season; AW15 collection is anything but narrow. The beautiful natural floral prints are blended with Indian sensibilities, casting an exotic look to the collection.

Soltee AW15

We have played around with International watercolors from genres of rose pink, champagne, beige, subtle peaches, olives and hues of oranges. Giving shape to the outfit are fluid fabrics like net, rayon crepes and cotton. The collection is perfect amalgamation of Indo-Western classic fusions intricately embroidered with unique classic methods of asymmetric detailing on gowns, lehengas and dresses.

Miniature-styled paintings translated on clothes—Tarun Tahiliani

Tarun Tahiliani at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Master couturier Tarun Tahiliani showcased his latest collection at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015. For the first time ever, his show didn’t have a show stopper; nonetheless, the pomp and glory of the sets and his outfits left the audience spellbound.

Tarun Tahiliani at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The collection was unveiled at DLF Emporio Mall, instead of the customary Pragati Maidan venue. The set was bright, colourful and magnificent with the London-based Singh Twins’ paintings, neatly hung around to create a magical ambience. In fact, Tahiliani’s collection was inspired by the Twin’s paintings.

Tarun Tahiliani at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

“I went into a trance when I first saw their work. In a way, I suppose I responded in entirety to their Past Modern work—a series of vivacious, detailed paintings with Asian and Western influence and global iconography using traditional techniques from Indian miniature paintings. It was a breathtaking, fresh, and scholarly take on patterns and layering; with such wit and flair, I could not wait to put together a ready-to-wear collection,” avers Tahiliani.

Tarun Tahiliani at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The collection portrayed Tahiliani’s signature drapes and cuts—easy, flowy and very chic. Silhouettes like tunics, shirts, saris and draped lehengas were reinterpreted in a sudden outburst of colours that ranged from peaches to bright limes and indigo blues to orange ocher.

 

Aztec prints are back in action – Hemant and Nandita

Hemant and Nandita at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Designer duo, Hemant and Nandita took creativity to a whole new level at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015. Known for being a sucker of exquisite styling and intricate detailing, the duo created quite a buzz on the runway with their chic and super stylish line of clothes.

Hemant and Nandita at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The Aztec prints, retro-inspired outfits, subtle appearance of monochromes, layers of frills, print-on-print mesh ups and white/nude backdrops coupled with big, coloured patterns gave way to their captivating collection. The smart inclusion of flared sleeves, leotards, fringe skirts and jumpsuits in the collection, worked wonders for the duo.

Hemant and Nandita at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

The bright choice of colours ranged from, sunrise oranges to indigo blue, lemon yellow to gloomy grays and faint hints of peaches played peek-a-boo. The designs comprised of frill skirts and symmetrical, long dresses, crop tops paired with printed jackets and short skirts, A-line dresses and more. The highlight of the collection was the quirky choice of accessories-Lennon-shades and gorgeous hats in Aztec prints!