In Pic: Rohit Khandelwal walks for Ajay Kumar for LFW WF 2016
AJAY KUMAR’S FASHIONABLE ODE TO BENARAS WAS A CAPTIVATING COLLECTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2016
It was a vibrant collection of men’s and women’s wear that will create drama during the coming season. Ajay Kumar’s fashionable tribute to Banaras was a timeless line of creations for his collection called ‘Banaras - The Golden Dawn of Time Eternal’ at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016.
The colours that lit up the ramp under the bright arc lights ranged from marigold yellow, green betel leaf, red Sindoor, aqua, black and print power was at its highest. While the lotus was Ajay Kumar’s base motif last season, the prints for the Winter/Festive 2016 look were inspired by temples, skyline, waves of the Holy Ganges, the Marigold and of course once again the lotus.
Geometric floral blocking with print-on-print was cleverly created to make a striking colourful story. Ajay worked his creative skills with khadi silk, handmade cotton, gold tissue silk, luxe cotton and linen. When it came to masculine and feminine silhouettes, Ajay allowed his imagination to run unrestricted. Wrap over trousers were perfect with long tunic shirts, cowl shirts and cape coats looked amazing and the kilt was a great introduction in men’s wear.
Style wise for men, Ajay offered long jackets with wide lapels, front cowl kurta, high waist pants and wrap shirt. The biker jackets, double breasted ones with kurta and the shawl collar versions were some more variations. The angarkha inspired jacket and the printed smock shirt was an interesting silhouette choice.
For women’s wear there was the very androgynous jacket, shirt and pant trio, pleated mini with extended sleeves, kimono style slashed sleeves creation and the kurta with cape.
Stopping the show was Rohit Khandelwal, Mr World 2016, who looked very dapper in a printed cropped double breasted orange jacket, red shirt, white kurta and pant.
For men and women who want to make a dramatic kaleidoscopic fashion statement then Ajay Kumar, has all the right options for the coming season.
FEARLESS FASHION CAME TO CENTRE STAGE FROM ASA KAZINGMEI AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2016
When it comes to fearless fashion not many can compete with Asa Kazingmei whose EOIO (Each On Its Own) collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 was a daring dramatic offering that wanted the 21st century male to Vroom Away with this pumped up look.
Here was a collection that was not for the conservative man who loves to dress in shirts, trousers and jackets. This was a rebellious, fearless all black line with just a hint of deep hues and lots of metallic armour that will appeal to the dresser, whose theme song is the very martial ‘Du Hast Mich’ by Rammstein.
The very futuristic “I will do my own thing’ look was replete with leather and denim that was given a fierce treatment with quilting, padding, shredding and a stark ‘out of this world far out feel’.
With denim and leather as the base, Asa added his favourite detailing comprising pin tucking, cording, zippers and studs. The colours too made a strong aggressive statement as black ruled supreme with brown, green and blue denim added to the colour card. With such overpowering colours, embellishments and detailing, Asa ensured that his silhouettes made impressive attention grabbing statements. Drop crotch pants or distressed slashed ones with metallic hardware were layered with shirts that sported asymmetric hemlines. Leather biker jackets too were completely balanced with the similar uneven edging. The silhouettes remained firm and body hugging, while the emblems, rivets, studs, badges and ankle high rugged boots completed the look.
Here was a collection that was not meant for the faint hearted man as Asa Kazingmei declared boldly EOIO and if you don’t agree with him, then you are not in trend during the coming season.
ARMAAN RANDHAWA MADE A POWERFUL FASHION IMPACT WITH HIS LABEL ‘EKAM’ AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2016
Armaan Randhawa’s label ‘EKAM’ made strong fashion statements for women and men with Art Power as the inspiration that focused on Women Empowerment at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016. Turning to Frida Kahlo’s face and tiger motifs, Armaan added the feminine delicate Chinese flowers like Gerberas, Gaugamela, orchids and the national China Plum blossom.
The opening comfy outfit was a red sweater and pants with the slogan ‘Make Art Not War’ and soon it was time for a long white shirt, the black pleated maxi skirt with fluid coat, followed by a blouson and skirt. The brown coat-dress, black cape over a dress and long-sleeve jersey creation with a layered look was very trendy and on mark. Jumpsuits appeared for Him and Her and the other men’s wear look was a pleated pant with a basic jacket.
The final long embroidered skirt with a see-through biker jacket and blouse followed the theme of the inspiration.
The colours of the season were present with ivory, navy, blue, wine and geranium as the predominant hues. Armaan kept the silhouettes to the minimum but played with detailing and construction. For the sporty chic look he added cording, piping, embroidery and his favourite hand cut appliqués.
To match this very powerful but organic line, the fabrics started with Chanderi, cotton and then moved to mesh nets and Scuba.
When it comes to making a strong sporty fashion statement, men and women should look no further than Armaan Randhawa’s EKAM label for the coming season and savour the beauty of the Chinese Garden inspirations through their clothes.
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