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And it’s finale day of Bombay Times Fashion Week Season 2! The day opened with INIFD Bandra presenting Mumbai and coffee-inspired fashion, loud, eye-popping and super blingy ensembles by Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika, a touch of human emotions by Horra presents Asif Merchant, a scintillating collection by Eyecandy, fashionable beachwear by Flirtatious by Aakriti, floral motifs and zari embroidery by Kalki, perfect indian summer wear by Archana Kochhar and indian bridal wear for the modern Indian woman by the Designer Duo Falguni and Shane Peacock.
Mumbai and Coffee-inspired fashion : INIFD Bandra
Titled #Mumbai, the students of INIFD Bandra presented streetwear collections with newspaper prints as a standout element on each outfit. The models were seen sporting shorts, jeans and bell bottoms and the typical ‘Dabbawala topi’ with Mumbaiya slang words on it. What added to the show were people dressed as a coolie, rickshawalla, dabbawala, fisherwoman, balloon seller, flower seller, who walked alongside the models to give an authentic feel of the city. With the new ‘Coffee shop culture’ having sprung up in the city, the second half of the show was ‘Flavours of Coffee’. From Macchiato to Greek Frappe, Dark Chocolate Mocha, Double Espresso, Bickering Coffee, the line captured the different textures, types and flavours of coffee. Showstopper Sana Dua, Fbb Colors Femina Miss India 1st Runner up and Miss United Continents India 2017 said
No matter how many times I walk the ramp, I’m always nervous before going on stage. The outfits designed by students are fresh and super interesting; I am glad I was a part of this, sporting this gorgeous gown.
Eye-popping and super blingy ensembles : Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika
Hot pinks, purples, aqua greens, royal blues dominated the collection that had unconventional prints and floral motifs as underlying themes. The couture was quirkiness personified, from dhoti pants teamed with high-low tops and boots to ribbon work on golden embellished lehengas. Shraddha Shashidhar (Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Miss Universe India 2017) opened the show in a sexy semi-net and partially see-through golden embellished dress, showstopper actress Kiara Advani donned a well-fitted blouse and a mildly embellished lehenga and choli. Kiara was seen grooving to the music of the show.
A touch of Human Emotions : Horra Timing presents Asif Merchant
The collection focussed on touching diverse human emotions. Feelings and emotions were expressed in the form of tuxs, suits and gowns. Celebrities such as Waluscha Desouza, Vipul Gupta, Anita Hassanandani and Rohit Reddy walked the “Horra Runway” for the iconic brand while flaunting its bags and watches and donning exclusive designs from the latest Asif Merchant collection. Teamed with accessories like handbags, clutches, wallets and classy watches, the men were dressed in sharp formals; the women, on the other hand, rocked the ramp in classy gowns, and asymmetrical dresses.
“HORRA” in Spanish means ‘time’ and spells panache, perfection & novelty and Horra luxury makes fashion and style accessories which combine the element of vogue, classy embellishments, deep textures, and vibrant colours. The brand offers a wide variety of bags and watches, for both men and women, there is a colour for every season and a style for every occasion to pair with the moods of the buyer.
Scintillate : Eyecandy by Pinky and Sheshank
Staying true to their theme of Scintillate, designer duo Pinky & Sheshank of Eye Candy incorporated a lot of bling and shimmer, and drama to their Summer Spring 2018 collection. The ballroom gowns and gowns with trails upped the fashion game and took it to a whole new level altogether. The collection had some bold and very bright colours like red, blue, black and gold. Another highlight of this show was the sexy backs of the gowns. Bigg Boss 11 contestant VJ Benafsha Soonawala closed the show for Eyecandy. Talking about her experience, Benafsha said,
The gown is pretty, sexy and absolutely gorgeous. It has a tinge of princess-like feel and I felt like one while walking the ramp for Eye Candy.
Taking beachwear, activewear and fitness fashion a notch up : Flirtatious by Aakriti
Aakriti Grover showcased her latest collection ‘Clematis Bloom’. For those looking at making beachside statements, this was it! The chic range comprised glamorous yet everyday outfits. The models sported beachwear in a unique combination of red and lavender, while the guys flaunted their beach bodies in shorts. Comfortable and contemporary, the fitness range meant for the gym junkies were in uplifting colours with interesting cuts. Inspired by bright styles and breezy vibes, the outfits seemed apt for Indian body types. Karishma Tanna closed the show for Aakriti. Aakriti said,
This season, our inspiration is from the beautiful clematis blooms. We have driven inspiration from its shades and it being in full bloom. So, we have incorporated the same with flowers. I think 2018 is all about being brave, forward-thinking and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and Ultra Violet reflects and supports this zeitgeist perfectly.
Floral Motifs and Zari Embroidery : Kalki Fashion
Day 3 of Bombay Times Fashion Week witnessed collections by some really promising talents and one of them was by fashion label KALKI by designer trio Nishit, Saurabh and Shishir Gupta. Ruffles, tassels, structured drapes, corsets and crinkled tulle were the USP of KALKI’s Summer Spring 2018 collection. Soft, pastel hues made the attires a perfect pick for any wedding that is slated to take place during the summers. Closing the show for KALKI was Bollywood actress Yami Gautam, who wrote her own fairy-tale story on ramp in a soft-lavender ballroom gown with a cape attached to it.
Perfect Summer Indian Wear : Dr. Tvacha presents Archana Kochhar
Comprising of three capsule collection including ‘Efflorescent Mirage’, ‘Fusion Fantasy’ and ‘Enchanted Elan’, Ace Designer Archana’s new collection is perfect for all the celebrations during an Indian summer wedding. Urvashi Rautela and Amyra Dastur looked resplendent as they walked the ramp in a beautiful outfit as the showstopper for Designer Archana Kochhar. ‘Efflorescent Mirage’ is an ode to the beauty of spring and the grandeur, Fusion Fantasy’ is a fusion of traditional silhouettes with a westernized twist, in terms of cut and style and ‘Enchanted Elan’ had the dreamy ball gowns with an old world charm inspired by the Victorian era.
Indian Bridalwear for the Modern Woman : Falguni and Shane Peacock
Focused on a well-travelled woman, who speaks her mind and knows what she wants, Falguni and Shane Peacock’s latest bridal collection consisted of muted and pastel colours. Vartika Singh (Miss Grand International 2015 Second Runner-Up) and Rohit Khandelwal (Mr World 2016) opened the show. The collection had everything one would need for a wedding – right from a lehenga choli to a cocktail gown – for everyone from the family. The designs were especially crafted for Gen Next and that’s what made the showstoppers, actors Ishaan Khatter and Malavika Mohanan, who will soon be seen as siblings in ‘ Beyond The Clouds’, an ideal choice.
Talking about walking the ramp for the first time, Malavika said,
It feels amazing because I admire Falguni and Shane’s work. They come up with amazing deseigns. Walking for BT and that too the finale… I couldn’t have asked for more.
Added Ishaan,
I’m excited to be here and represent these great designers.
With this Bombay Times Fashion Week Season 2 came to an end. This season, we got to witness some new designers and amazing collections! And I had a great time covering the event!
The event’s Co-Sponsor is Tafe Tribe, Associate Sponsor — Dr. Tvacha, Knowledge Partner — INIFD Bandra, Luxury Partner — The White Villas, Indulgence Partner — London Dairy Premium Ice Cream, Mixing Partner — O Smart Natural Mixers, Exotic Chocolate Partner — Brookside, Solitaire Partner — Fiona, Shoe Partner — Tresmode, Hair and Makeup Partner Jean – Claude Biguine, and Beverage Partner — Living Liquidz
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Mehakkk J 