“Less is more but what is minimalistic has to be done in a way that each outfit attracts the young generation. To achieve the desired results, we have worked with different combinations and permutations. A lot of work has been done to clear the clutter on the outfits,” says Kavita Bhartia.
For the upcoming Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer-2016, where she is presenting Quite Chaos on the first day (Wednesday), Kavita has done embroidery judiciously keeping the young generation in mind. To make up for subdued embroidery work, which hitherto has been a hallmark of her collections in the past, Kavita has worked on textures and played with new colour combinations in her panelled skirts, voluminous circular skirts, crop tops, pleated pants and jackets.
To give a romantic look, floating elegant dresses will be on display. Colour palate is interesting with tiffany blue, natural beige, mint gree to make the collection elegant and charming.
To balance the minimal embroidery, Kavita has drawn inspiration from Ikat. Showcasing divergent variants of Ikat on fabric would have been a tad repetitive. “We have derived inspiration from its abstract geometric design for our collection. I thought this would be the modern way to present it.” She has also given a new take on lace. Lot of textures combined with motifs, print lines with organza, drapes with textures have been used.”
With everybody wanting to look trendy and hip, Kavita has to restrain herself from the temptation of beautifying all her attires with embroidery. “We have done sophisticated embroidery. Resham work has been done. This has been done keeping in mind that people want break away from the past.
Earlier embroidery used to be the hallmark of collections but now it is selectively used. we are talking about next year’s summer collection. Forecasting the next year’s trend, Kavita says, “We have long tops with skirts and there are uneven hems.”
Spotlight on debutants
To ensure an amalgamation of experience and fresh talent, Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2016 will witness six budding designers presenting their individual collections on the ramp set up on NSIC Grounds from October 7 to 11. Kerala-based Shalini James has drawn inspiration from the bygone era when India attained freedom. Block prints from Bagru, Sanganer and kalamkari from Masulipatnam has been highlighted in pertinent places with zari embroidery.
To create a monochromatic palette, Anavila has used gold in the collection. The designer has drawn inspiration from sacred geometry and fundamentals of design.
Oversized loungewear will be highlight of Ikai by Ragini Ahuja. Geometric chintz floral appliqued have been used in denim and suede. Leather-appliqued laces have been used in softer hues. The idea is to elevate street-wear.
Known for popularising unisex designs, Dhruv Kapur says, “Denim is in organic and I have made it lightweight like silk. Overall, the dresses, juxtaposed with drapes and structures, have been created to look casual clothes.” Love Birds by Amrita Khanna and Gursi Khan is an optimistic take on a contemporary, minimalist lifestyle. “We have done simple oversized clothing. Silhouettes are architectural,” says Amrita.
