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Rajesh Pratap Singh for Amazon India Fashion Week, Autumn/Winter 2015

Veteran fashion designer and my favourite, Rajesh Pratap Singh commenced the Amazon India Fashion Week, Autumn/Winter 2015 on a rather unpredictable yet jaw-dropping note. The ramp saw a whole bunch of creative mélange—hospital-like setup, wherein beds with crisp white sheets were lined up neatly, along with saline stands on each side. As the lights dimmed, the saline bottles sparkled with small bulbs and Indi-rock music with hints of grunge genre played aloud as models walked flaunting theatrical gestures in black and white outfits.

Rajesh Pratap Singh for Amazon India Fashion Week, Autumn/Winter 2015

Structured and clinical, Rajesh Pratap Singh’s Autumn/Winter 2015 collection celebrates life’s true stage and its characters.   In this space, life is black and white with some indigo thrown in. Life is graphic here and it has its own beauty.

Rajesh Pratap Singh for Amazon India Fashion Week, Autumn/Winter 2015

Dissected and reconstructed surfaces using the brand’s signature hand-seam detailing have been extensively used in the collection. Hand-sewn garments in leather and wool using suture seam and its derivatives are utilised for the first time in garmenting.

Rajesh Pratap Singh for Amazon India Fashion Week, Autumn/Winter 2015

Stark surface textures and colour blocking are coordinated with footwear, where architecture is not your Achilles heel. Fabric experimentation takes the form of structured wool weaves in natural indigo and not so natural black. The romance with Ikkat still continues. This collection can be perceived as a bitter sweet pill—as we all know, the best medicine is laughter.

The Pink Bloom collection launched by Arttdinox

Pink Bloom tea set by Arttdinox

This collection is inspired from the subtle intricacies of nature. The beauty of flowers, leaves and buds are put together aesthetically as accentuating elements of the design. The range transports us to an era of regal living. The minimalistic design sensibilities juxtaposed with undertones of traditional eccentricities, makes the collection desirable.

Pink Bloom dinner set by Arttdinox

Floral artwork has been drafted and hand hammered, which gives delicate surface textures to the dinner range. The forms and shapes in the design are inspired from the traditional Indian belly shapes. The beautiful mélange of stainless steel and semi-precious stone enhances usability of the product.

Pink Bloom cup and saucer by Arttdinox

The colour pink of semi-precious stone, Rose quartz is highlighted in the form of a bud; it imparts a royal look to the collection with all focus steered towards the stone bud knob. Rose quartz, known as the ‘love stone’ invites love into one’s life; it is also known to lower stress.