FASHION DESIGN COUNCIL OF INDIA SS19 DAY 4
SHIVAN & NARRESH
Launches its Gond Art-inspired Koi Series Collection at LMIFW SS'19
NEW DELHI, Oct 13, 2018 – SHIVAN & NARRESH, India's first luxury holiday brand, announced the launch of its latest collection - Koi Series - at the recently concluded Lotus Make-Up India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019 in New Delhi. The collection features 6 new prints - eponymous Koi, Koi Coal, Mattie, Vann, Urvi and Iconotribe, where it captures the indigenous art form of the late 20th century.
The SHIVAN & NARRESH Koi Series captures the finer nuances of Dravidian Gond art - characterized through decorative motifs and patterns arranged through dots, dashes, lines and circles - and coalesces it with chromatic inspiration from the bustling spice markets of Ottoman-era Turkey, each discovered by the designers on their recent travels. The effortless amalgamation of these contrasting design aesthetics, initiates the foundation for the new collection inspired by the universes of travel & art.
The Koi Series, envisioned for the effervescent millennial on a luxurious getaway, presents signature Shivan & Narresh prints of the season translated effectively on the key ensembles against a feisty colour palette of Chui (ochre), Neel (Persian blue), Chalk (chiffon white), Herb (parakeet green), Geru (red), Coal (black) while capturing the free spirit of an indulgent holiday, a decadent destination wedding and a plush honeymoon. The luscious fabrics when illustrated with the series’ Handcrafted Signature Koi Skeinwork & embroideries illustrate distinctiveness on the plain, thus painting a luxe surface dipped in the essence of Gond contribution.
Commenting on the inception of the latest collection, Narresh Kukreja, Creative Director, SHIVAN & NARRESH, said, “At Shivan & Narresh, we are on a constant lookout for ways for making holiday lifestyle more appealing to the effervescent millennial that does not conform to the run of the mill style. To bring a refreshing rustic element to our collection, we interpreted the famous Dravidian Gond Art and translated its unique decorative motifs comprising dots, dashes and other patterns to our season’s signature prints, which have been rendered into beautiful ensembles for Koi Series.”
“Travel is the crux of the brand from where we draw our inspirations. Our sojourns across the globe during the course of the last six months have been instrumental in the development of Koi Series. Turkish spice markets for colour scheme, sartorial liveliness of Seville’s flamenco artists for frilled and ruffled silhouettes, fine cultural elements from Tel Aviv, Mykonos and Pondicherry among others are reflective in the development and execution of Koi Series.”, said Shivan Bhatiya, Head Designer, SHIVAN & NARRESH, on the series’ travel influence.
Melange of hues free wheel celebrated
Inclusivity at the Grand Finale
New Delhi, October 14, 2018: The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) witnessed a unique grand finale on the ultimate day of the Lotus Make-Up India Fashion Week in association with NEXA Spring Summer’19 held from October 10 to 13 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The last day saw a holistic tribute in the form of a ‘Rainbow’ show to mark the historic article 377 judgement by the Supreme Court of India repealing this draconian law.
Inclusivity has been a recurring theme this year whether it is weight, imperfections, skin colour or the choice and gender of your partner. Around 40 designers from across the country interpreted what they believe best to represent this verdict which paid homage to tangible equality and decriminalizes a certain section of humanity. The list of designers included Abhishek Gupta , Abraham & Thakore, Alpana Neeraj, AM:PM, Amit Aggarwal, Anavila, Arjun Khanna, Arjun Saluja, Ashish N Soni, Atsu, Dev r Nil, Dhruv Kapoor, Gaurav Gupta, Huemn, Ikai by Ragini Ahuja, Kiran Uttam Ghosh, Kommal Sood, Manish Malhotra, Manoviraj Khosla, Mynah's Reynu Taandon, Namrata Joshipura, Nandita Basu, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Pankaj & Nidhi, Payal Jain, Poonam Bhagat, Rabani & Rakha, Raghavendra Rathore, Rahul Mishra, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rimzim Dadu, Rina Dhaka, Samant Chauhan, Shivan & Narresh, Siddartha Tytler, Suneet Verma, Varun Bahl, Vineet Bahl, Vivek Karunakaran and Wendell Rodricks.
Each designer dressed a model in an ensemble based on the Rainbow theme, an emblem for the LGBTQ community which was originally created by San Francisco-based artist Gilbert Baker, in 1978 using six stripes: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet to represent diversity and peace.
“We wanted to give designers the space to experiment with the pre-designed hue wheel and show solidarity with this cause which many hold dear as it has liberated millions of people living shackled by fear of societal pressure and often harsh judgement. This was a victory of choice, dignity and privacy, a fundamental right and we are delighted that our title sponsor Lotus Make-Up supports this as a Grand Finale show,” says Sunil Sethi, FDCI President.
Mr. Nitin Passi, Director of Lotus Herbals Pvt. Ltd. said, “As the presenting partner of Lotus Make-Up India Fashion Week we are extremely honored to present The Grand Finale, which is a unique show celebrating the freedom that has finally been bestowed upon all members of our society. Its truly a landmark year for India and there is no better way to end LMIFW than an amalgamation between the best designers of the country and Lotus Makeup to celebrate this historical milestone.”
DHRUV KAPOOR
“New-Butch” is a sublime blend of traditional masculinity and nurturance, empathy and love. It represents today's “All-Access” inclusive society by merging utility and fantasy with compassion. The new collection is a reformation of the urban wardrobe and a nod to the global agenda of “oneness”, where there are no boundaries. It creates a distinctive visual language by combining pop and romanticism that is free of pre-set norms and constraints, by using a mix of form, color and materials. Eclecticism and functionality is key. The essentials of a city wardrobe are backed by versatility. Our three-way trench coat strikes a balance between utility and fascination with macro stitch details and high slits to ensure spontaneous movement. Large orals, ethnic patchwork print on Japanese silk, vivid magical stripes, industrial twill, and heavy-textured ta‑eta with handcrafted embroideries in pop colors completes the look. The vibe transforms seamlessly from day to night, highlighting detachability at a mental and physical level. We prepare to embark on an uninterrupted journey, part “ancestral”, part “futuristic”, while building a new definition.
Siddhartha Tytler
SS’19 Collection
Our Spring Summer 2019 has taken inspiration from the crazy 80s. The techniques and structure is the focal point to this collection as we have updated these techniques to today’s modern aesthetic. The colour pallete is purely black & white. The silhouettes consists of body-con dresses, structured jackets, crop tops and over sized looks.
ANUSHREE REDDY
The label Anushree Reddys line of eponymous clothing is all about elegance and romance in fusion and formal clothing. It is fresh, young and wearable. The brand has a clear vision to deliver quality, originality, and attention to detailed craftsmanship for the new coming of age women, at its best.
'A Vintage Rose', our SS'19 collection brings together ethereal floral prints and the label's classic handcrafted embroideries woven into formal silhouettes to bloom in all its glory.
INAAYAT by Karishma Deepa Sondhi
This collection is a celebration of the female spirit of gentle perseverance. Though varied silhouettes and handcrafted details, Karishma Deepa Sondhi takes us through it with beauty, grace and kindness. From fitted drapes and layers symbolize the nuances and complexities that have come to define her, from childhood to adulthood as she embraces her sensuality in all it's glamour and glory.
silk layered with hand embroidered motifs, classic drapes with a new perspective and unusual colors that draw elegant attention are defining point if this collection
Nikhita Tandon
"Tribe with a Vibe" : Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who have her back! Nikhita Tandons SS’19 collection ‘Tribe with a Vibe’ is inspired by the notion that there is room for every girl to slay & sway.
This collection is seeped with cuts, embellishments & styles that culminate into a chic, high end pret & diffusion line. For woman who set their own cult following & can strongly express their individual selves through their silhouettes.
‘Tribe with a Vibe’ concludes your quest for a range that comprises of power suits, headstrong jackets, corsets, dresses & gowns with significant hues like white, blacks & maroons.
In tune with the International taste, Nikhita Tandon is ready to showcase a melange full of scintillating odds & evens at LMIFW 2018.
PAWAN SACHDEVA
Collection Note - Tranquility
Pawan Sachdeva's SS'19 collection titled 'Tranquility' is inspired by peace and serenity. Life has been merely defined to a fast paced motion of activities. One barely has time for an inward retrospection to evolve inner peace and calmness. The collection is a metamorphosis from chaos to a tranquil state of mind.
The designs revolve around sharp cuts, minimal detailing with a mix and match of checks, solids and stripes. The colour palate is an amalgamation of shades of blue, white, black and grey.
NOUGHT ONE
The NoughtOne SS 19 line is an attempt to present a global street style collection, drawing references from various street sub cultures and binding them together through NoughtOne's aesthetic.
The Hyped Indian offers an amalgamation of local flavors with international quality to the young Indian demographic-people who are devouring global streetwear. The Hyped Indian includes some of our key silhouettes from our previous seasons packaged with modern hardware, military influences and pop colors. It's a fusion of natural and engineered fabrics along with an androgynous fit module. Traditional Indianwear like the kurta, bandgala and Nehru Jacket are deconstructed and re-imagined in modern, edgy silhouettes, offering functionality and slickness with strong tailoring.
SAHIL ANEJA
1983, the year of fashion and all sorts of creativity. The collection is inspired by the era of 80’s where a lot was happening at the same time, it was all about the subdued colors, faded denims, leather etc. The same grace & chaos shall also be visiblein our collection. The loose silhouette layering’s, metallic details and frayed denims with vintage graphics and floral motifsis what best summarizes the collection.
ELLE India x FDCI presents First Cut designers
The 4th edition of ELLE India‘s annual show, First Cut, held in partnership with FDCI, kicked off day 4 of Lotus Make-Up India Fashion Week with a spectacular show that brought the limelight onto five upcoming designers who promise to be the big names in fashion— Raffughar, Notebook, Essé by Sahib and Sunayana, Studio Rigu and Ode To Odd. This is the first time ever these designers have showcased their collections on the runway as musician Sanjeeta Bhattacharya sang her melodious tunes live.
“This collection is inspired from the Khatambandh and Pinjrakari woodwork of Kashmir,” says Raffughar. “We have translated the same feeling of transparency and the light coming inside the interiors onto our fabrics.”
“We’re inspired by disheveled romance and with our SS19 collection, we’re mixing two contrasting elements — fragility and strength,” say designers Sahib and Sunayana of Essé. “Expect deconstructed garments presented in a fluid way. We’ve even tried to incorporate hemp and dabka into our embroidery work.”
“This collection takes inspiration from vintage workwear — from the time when women would take on masculine roles after their husbands died during the war,” says the brand Notebook.
The creative brains behind Ode To Odd say: “Our collection is based around the contemporary poet era. The layered ensembles are quite simple but they speak a lot. We’ve played with the vulnerable emotions of a woman so our colours are very washed-out, but pops of yellow are there to give you hope.”
“My collection has been taken from this poem which speaks about blooming beautifully, dangerously and softly, but in the end, blooming,” says the designer of Studio Rigu. “It shows the transition of a girl into a woman, just the way a bud blooms into a flower.”
Rivaayat by Nirmooha by Prreeti Jaiin Nainutia
Rivaayat is an effort in the direction to save our traditional Art and Handloom. Its a perfect mixture of our traditions with modern Silhouette. Madhubani hand paint is used on contemporary Silhouette blouses with Elegant Weaving patterns on Linen sarees. Just perfect for any age women of Modern Era.
AMITA GUPTA SUSTAINABLE
Collection brief:
A Chanderi denim anomaly handwoven painstakingly by the weavers of Benares.
A highly adaptable line of sustainable garments that represents pure and simple lines with a strong focus on shapes and forms.
Simple checks, bold lines and minimal geometric elements have been carefully placed on modern
silhouettes.
We extract things that feel authentic. Refined elegance in a highly adaptable color palette that works well for this product mix of Chanderi and denim.
Pastel colors on a mélange of cool blues, beiges and ecrus work well as single color statements
or layered soft tints.
An efficient expression of innovation with traditional textiles.
SUMMER OF LOVE by SIDDHARTHA BANSAL
Spring Summer’19
A MYSTICAL JOURNEY OF A WAYFARER SEEKING HER LIFE PURPOSE. ON THIS SPIRITUAL QUEST SHE EXPERIENCES SYMMETRY IN CHAOS, HARMONY IN THE DIVERSITY AND HAPPINESS IN EVERY STATE OF MIND. KNOWS NOTHING OF BORDERS AND CARES NOTHING FOR RULES, ONLY AN EXPERIENCES WHEREVER THEY CAME FROM. IN THIS ODYSSEY, DANCING PEACOCKS, BLOOMING LOTUSES AND WHIRLWIND OF COLORS GREET’S HER. SHE EVOLVE SEAMLESSLY LIKE A TECHNICOLOR PAISLEY, MAKING THIS WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE & LOVE.
IN BLOOM BY SWATI VIJAYVARGIE
In bloom inspired by the Scandinavian textiles. Swati Vijaivargies Spring/Summer2019 collection is happy and vibrant with an amalgamation of Indian floral and bird motifs with colors, textures and details derived from Scandinavian textiles.
The line centers around progressive western wear featuring outfits with a contemporary & fresh take on tradition. The key element of the collection lies in the development of the textiles using different techniques of block & screen printing combined with Resham, Ari and hand twisted Patwa strings, used for embroidery & texturization. The colour palette consists of ivory, mustard, corals, turquoise, red and shades of indigo combined with neutrals.
Rich fabrics like Chanderi, Khadi, Linen satin, Hand woven silks &Mulmul dominate this assortment.
Designer Swati Vijaivargie opines, “The collection is tailored to the needs of a glamorous yet bohemian globetrotter, who loves to travel and incorporates a chic yet non-conformist attitude in her clothing choices with a riot of rich colours.”
VEDANGI AGARWAL VED@PRET
THEME INSPIRATION
Our SS’19 collection is inspired by a book ‘Gone with the wind’ by Margaret Mitchell. An allure that draws you in and keeps you wanting more. The book captures the journey of a modern young girl, starting off as raw, reckless and materialistic, whose life changing experiences, made her discover things she didn’t know about herself. Making her come a full circle, from reckless to pure and divine. The collection captures the growth of the character.
The color of the Story starts off with the pristine white and ends with a strong olive. The collection explores various surfaces techniques that build in style placement, leather finishings along with self-textured fabrics.
Hand woven textiles give the S/S 19 Collection a playful vibe, Easy to wear , fun silhouettes, edgy and helps the collection evolve smoothly.
