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The Magic of Shibori

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109°F Fusion Beats- Shibori Collection

109°F Fusion Beats- Shibori Collection

With temperature soaring high, a simple yet classy outfit that keeps the heat at bay, is something that we are always on a hunt for! 109°F, the women retail apparel brand’s Shibori Collection from their Spring/Summer’15 line, is a perfect pick for this season.

109°F Fusion Beats- Shibori Collection

109°F Fusion Beats- Shibori Collection

Fusion Beats’, Shibori Collection from their SS’15 line celebrates free spirited, bohemian women of today. It is not just fashion, but an expression of who you are. The collection also takes inspiration from the traditional Japanese Shibori blended with rhythmical baroque that presents a fresh take on this SS’15 Line. Rather than treating the fabric as a two-dimensional surface, it is given a three-dimensional form by folding, crumpling, stitching, plaiting, or plucking and twisting. The collection includes flowing sleeveless dresses with abstract prints, fun jumpsuits and kitsch tops. Bright indigos highlighted with hints of yellow form the colour palette which is perfect to bask on sunny beaches.

109°F Fusion Beats- Shibori Collection

109°F Fusion Beats- Shibori Collection

A 109° F woman has multiple facets; she is sharp yet carefree, powerful yet fun and likes to experiment with the exquisite and special characteristic of soft or blurry-edged pattern imprinted in the Shibori Collection. The effect is quite different from the sharp-edged resist obtained with stencil, paste, and wax. With Shibori, the dye works in concert with the materials, not in an effort to overcome their limitations but to allow them to attain full expression; and an element of the unexpected is always present. The rich sensuous colours of blue and white and the pliability of the material respond well to the movement and flow of the body. Keeping in mind funky, ferocious and cosmopolitan women of today, this brand has adapted the Shibori technique in crisp shorts, casual pants and free-flowing tops. The collection is priced between INR 1200-1800 and is available across 109°F outlets and online shopping partners.

Sahil Kochhar playing with the quintessence of light and shadow

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Sahil Kochhar with Carol Gracias and fellow model at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Sahil Kochhar with Carol Gracias and fellow model at Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

At Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015, designer Sahil Kochhar celebrated dhoop and chaon (light and shadow) by bringing forth a lovely line of clothes.

Sahil Kochhar for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Sahil Kochhar for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Kochhar impressed the crowd with convoluted detailing and beautiful garments. Heavy stitching on silk fabrics marked the essence of the collection.

Sahil Kochhar for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Sahil Kochhar for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Through his work, Kochhar celebrated the Sholapith craft, native to West Bengal. The silhouettes ranged from flowy jackets to capes in lurid shades. And the colour palette was bright—orange, lime yellow, reds and white ruled the dais.