The grand finale of the Amazon India Fashion Week saw the coming together of 25 ace designers. Among them were Abraham & Thakore, Anamika Khanna, Anju Modi, Ashish Soni, Gaurav Gupta, J.J. Valaya, Manish Arora, Manish Malhotra, Monisha Jaising, Namrata Joshipura, Pankaj & Nidhi, Raghavendra Rathore, Rahul Mishra, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rohit Gandhi-Rahul Khanna, Rina Dhaka, Ritu Kumar, Rohit Bal, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Suneet Varma, Tarun Tahiliani, Varun Bahl and Wendell Rodricks.
They brought alive the theme ‘Crafts of India’ through their distinct design philosophies.
The finale held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi had all the makings of a grand fashion celebration.
There was enough colour, as the lines focused on the timelessness of ethnic traditions. There was a profusion of crimsons, reds and fiery oranges on the ramp. Models sashayed in saris, lehengas, skirts and sherwanis. Though the spirit of the creations was predominantly Indian, the stalwart designers showcased the breathtaking impact of fusing contemporary styling with classic patterns. Hence, there were jumpsuits, dresses and gowns for new-age fashionistas.
Veteran Ritu Kumar made a statement with her elaborate anarkalis, Wendell came up with edgy and bold outfits, Suneet Verma’s line was more inclined on shimmer and vibrancy with colourful headgear and mirrorwork and Varun Bahl used traditional motifs in his evening wear that was embellished with zardosi.
Rohit Bal and Sabyasachi Mukherjee, known for their opulent lines, did not disappoint with their garments showcasing the classicism of Indian fashion.
Design was undoubtedly king, but there was also enough drama and dance with designers doing an impromptu jig to show their fun side. Finally, it was about camaraderie and couture.
The curtain may have come down on a popular annual style event, but the thread of creativity will continue as seasons change setting new trends.