The Digital First Season Fluid Edition of Lakmé Fashion Week 2020 ended on Sunday. Over the past five days scores of designers, established as well as emerging ones showcased their creativity in short films and one got to say the fashion industry in India is loaded with talent. This Festive/Resort 2020 Digital edition of Lakme Fashion Week had a unique collaboration with six reputed designers to promote different crafts of India and titled it – ‘All About India’.
Abraham & Thakore, Rajesh Pratap Singh for Satya Paul, Urvashi Kaur, Payal Khandwala, Anavila and Suket Dhir showcased collections that highlighted crafts like ikat, block prints, Jamdaani, brocade, Khatwa and Shibori techniques.
David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore for their label Abraham & Thakore created a capsule collection of block printed garments. The hand block print was used to create dots of varied sizes on contemporary silhouettes. that looked very stylish.
Suket Dhir worked with handwoven silk brocades and introduced varied animal prints instead of the conventional motifs. Well-tailored trousers and jackets, 2-button jackets worn with a knee-length, flared, gathered skirt in dazzling hues made the collection an eye-catcher.
Rajesh Pratap Singh showcased his version of double ikat for Satya Paul Studio in stark black and white with a sprinkling of hot colours. A burst of multicoloured geometric squares on a white sari with a rich red ikat border was stunningly beautiful.
Payal Khandwala showcased a limited edition of just ten saris, hand woven in silk Jamdaani. The splendid handwoven Jamdaani sarees in brilliant hues displayed the beauty of India’s textile heritage.
Anavila Studios working with her signature linen that is woven with fine zari and khatwa work, presented the ‘Dhanak’ collection that was apt for festivities. Keeping her silhouettes easy and comfortable, Anavila’s kaftan with embroidery on the shoulders and batwing sleeves had a layered silhouette and was an ideal comfort wear essential. The embroidered choli paired with a sari was an interesting combination.
Showcasing the beauty of Shibori tie-dye patterns Urvashi Kaur’s “Tahul” Collection was a fascinating display of craft, textiles, construction and detailing. The look had an androgynous feel with shirt dresses, oversized silhouettes and layered effects.
Text by Jaydeep Ghosh
Image Courtesy: Abraham & Thakore, Suket Dhir, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Payal Khandwala, Anavila Studios, and Urvashi Kaur
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https://www.abrahamandthakore.com/
