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Monapali reveals a new collection
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It was a preview that left one asking for more. The couture label from Kolkata, Monapali, gave the press an appetiser of the Spring Summer Collection to be displayed at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week this August end.
A model showed glimpses of the collection at The Grand Hotel. Pali Sachdev, of the Monapali partnership, described the nuances of their work.
The collection is divided into two comprehensive lines. One has been done in shades of white and the other is in hues of light. Pali, wearing a fluid beige-pleated kurta, explained that in the first line, "Only construction and no embellishments have been used." The model flaunted a beige blouse and skirt. The skirt edges were serrated like leaves. A white scarf was inspired by leaf patterns as reticulate veins were created through pleats. Pali identified this line of clothes as "understated and elegant."
The model then displayed an outfit that evoked the sudden beauty of spilt ink patterns. The palette was very vibrant. Colours were, however, used with consideration. Yellow, blue, brown and grey were the main choices. Block prints were used generously. Monapali have also experimented with superimposed block prints.
The print-on-print effect was pleasantly surprising. Pali said that thread embroidery had been used sparingly.
Embroidered skirts were coupled with simple tops, and embellished tops with simple skirts. The main materials used were georgettes, chiffons and tussar silks.
Tradition with creativity
Pali, for whom Kolkata is home, is trying to popularise Kantha embroidery. Sipping on black sugarless tea, she said, "Nothing makes me happier than using our weaves." Creativity must be the base of design, she asserted, "As a designer you try to have a new approach to every collection."
Creativity comes naturally to this designer who believes, "If I had not been a fashion designer, I would have been an artist." Fashion design served as the vent for her creativity, which was apparent in the collection that combined saris with belts.
NANDINI NAIR
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