Romance, colour, style and
creativity flowed down the catwalk when Bollywood’s top designer, Manish
Malhotra opened the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 season with a
collection called “A Summer Affair”. Bollywood’s current hot star Sonaakshi
Sinha made a graceful entry in a long floor kissing sheer black kurta with
stunning white embroidery to set the mood of the very delicate ethereal
collection.
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Summer was in full bloom as the Hotel Grand Hyatt Ballroom
turned into a mini forest. Tree trunks curved elegantly along the ramp. Clumps
of blossoms and creepers flowed down from the ceiling. A thick arch of gorgeous
foliage was the entrance to the ramp as the ambience spelt pure romance all set
for “A Summer Affair”.
Fashion for the coming season according to Manish, top image
stylist and couturier for the stars, had a new style emphasis as a mélange of
fabrics came together to form a perfect confluence for about 60 ensembles
showcased on the runway.
Intricate Chantilly lace, translucent georgette, sheer
organza, sensuous cotton tulle with a creative addition of white thread
embroidery and shimmer blended in perfect harmony for the garments that were
ideal for sultry summer soirees.
While staying true to his favourite navy blue and grey,
Manish turned more unconventional by adding shades of pink – blush to pale pink
– for the collection. The designer also allowed neutral beige, white and black
to complete the colour spectrum.
It was a romantic line that played lovingly with layers to
present a stylish luxurious fashion statement. The concept of print-on-print,
overlapping embellishments and tonal hues gave the ensembles a creative
direction in the art of fine dressing.
For women’s wear Manish teamed cute boleros with striking
kurtas, while summery skirts that kissed the floor had practical pockets and
comfy slim pants were great additions. Adding visible zips to the pre- stitched
saris and cholis, Manish turned the 6-yard wonder into statement pieces that
will delight the unconventional dressers.
The dress kurta with the cinched waist was constant and so
was the white embroidery in myriad designs. Sheer tank tops appeared over
kurtas while wide pleated palazzos looked ravishing under long covers in
Chantilly lace. For detailing there were tiny collars that crept on to kurtas
and cholis.
For men’s wear, prints were in a profusion of colours, along
with tonal embroidery and layers for different jackets. Printed sherwanis were
totally replaced by the tonal Bundies and bundgalas to complete the look.
Bringing a style direction for men, Manish turned the
popular kurtas into shirt-kurtas for lazy summer lounging and teamed them with
cotton and linen trousers instead of the restricting churidars.
The final line of yellow, ecru and pastel prints for both
men’s and women’s wear was creatively portrayed by Manish. Sexy swing coat and
pants, long gowns, high neck women’s sherwanis, as well as a tiny printed
three-quarter sleeve choli worn with a luxurious lehenga were an interesting
end to the show.
For lovers of romance and alluring fashion, “A Summer
Affair” by Manish Malhotra was an unforgettable grand opening for Lakmé Fashion
Week Summer/Resort 2014.
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