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 The rustling trees and wafting breeze have now been replaced by relentless drilling machines & swirling smog.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.

Ogaan Gets Digital

Applique Flower & Bird Jacket by Studio Petticoat. Pink Moon Jhumkis by Neelum Narang.

After completing 25 years of retail operations, this year Ogaan is excited to announce the launch of its online store, Ogaan.com. Ogaan’s highly curated collections promoting crafts, textiles and made in Indian luxury are now just a click away.

Gold & Black Sharara Dress by Kavita Bhartia. Kundan Cuff by Vasundhara Mantri.
Carbon Lace Triple Ring by Atelier Mon.Earrings by Eesha Zaveri.

The ‘New Indian Wear’ section, a selection of Ogaan’s favourite trends in Indian dressing includes crop tops & flouncy skirts from Sonal Kalra Ahuja, beautiful shararas from Kavita Bhartia, and simple, fluid hand-woven linen saris from Anavila Mishra to name a few.

Gold Hanging Ear Cuffs by Payal Pratap.

‘Urban Essentials’, a selection of work and weekend contemporary wardrobe essentials, comprises of oversized shirts from Bodice, black Spring capes from Akaaro, shirt dresses from Translate and well-cut minimal kurtas from Vivek Narang.

Dress by BODICE. Nirvana Gold Drop Earrings by The Fableist.

Other highlights of the online edition are Bits & Pieces, beautifully crafted jewellery for the day and evening – a collection of Payal Pratap’s earrings, gold & druzies from young jewellery designer Eesha Zaveri, back and front earrings from The Fableist, and Vasundhra Mantri’s delicate, traditional gold and pearls.

Jewellery that defines every woman

Women’s Day Collection by Jewelery Designer Ambar Pariddi Sahai of Mine of Designs

Ambar Pariddi Sahai’s women’s day collection is all about the different moods of women. Her adornments promise to make you look effortlessly gorgeous.

Women’s Day Collection by Jewelery Designer Ambar Pariddi Sahai of Mine of Designs

The collection displays feminine side of women that gives you the power to multitask, undergo stress and yet come out in flying colours. This Women’s Day, celebrate the spirit of womanhood with this beautiful collection.

Women’s Day Collection by Jewelery Designer Ambar Pariddi Sahai of Mine of Designs

Mine of Design is a multi luxury design firm dealing in fashion and lifestyle. They deliver perfect solutions for luxury gifting

The Inner Shift by Amy Billimoria

Amy Billimoria

A contemporary line of Spring Summer 2015, this collection draws inspiration from the evolution of higher levels of consciousness and is a strong portrayal of the self within.

Amy Billimoria

An eclectic array of exaggerated shoulder details, draped rose textures on linen palazzos and intricate texture details on sheer shirts, this line by fashion designer, Amy Billimoria portrays strong clean cuts, emphasizing the various moods of the contemporary woman of today.

Amy Billimoria

Cool fabrics in linen and viscose blends are used for various styles in palazzos, jumpsuits, knee-length dresses in a subtle colour palette of whites, pale blues, peaches and mints. Princess prints and floral depictions in textures and prints are predominant.

Dorothy Perkins presents Spring/Summer 2015

Dorothy Perkins

UK’s most famous high street brand Dorothy Perkins announces the launch of its Spring/Summer 2015 collection, available exclusively on India’s leading fashion destination, Jabong.com. The spring summer collection of Dorothy Perkins embraces the key trends for the coming season with a return to the seventies and Sports Luxe.

Dorothy Perkins

The collection will be available on Jabong.com for its discerning customers from March. Jabong.com believes in bringing the latest and best trends forward for the customers. The latest summer collection from Dorothy Perkins is inspired by the 1970’s.

Dorothy Perkins

The dresses are longer, the skirts are A-lined and the trousers are cropped. Materials are a mixture of textures with knits and crochet, leather and suede – the chocolate brown suede shorts and jacket are key drifts. These rich textures are combined with denim – one of the star fabrics for spring summer.

Dorothy Perkins

Colours are a combination of muted pastel shades with pops of coral and indigo. Soft ruffle detailing and feminine prints, which take inspiration from the orient, create a seventies romantic bohemian look. Oversized peasant blouses are teamed with button front denim skirts and bell bottom jeans, matched with high platforms and felt hats creating a classic seventies silhouette.

Dorothy Perkins

For SS15 culottes are in pink leather and trousers are loose and wide – creating a new elegant shape. A fresh and modern feel updates this season’s Sports Luxe trend. Clean, simple lines create the look for the utility nineties inspired collection. Minimal boxy, cropped jackets in a variety of fabrics and textures – from neoprene to sheer and mesh – mixed with the cigarette trouser creates a sleek look.

Dorothy Perkins

Asymmetric tops and tunics add to the new season silhouette. Colour for this collection is exciting with poster paint shades of blue and green. Colour blocking leads the way – whilst the all-over whites we’ve seen in past seasons have returned. Florals are big and bold and are on full looks – on dresses and across short suits.