Photographs and Collection Note from the 7th Edition of Blenders Pride Bangalore Fashion Week Winter Festive 2012 in association with Godrej Properties

DAY 4 – BPBFW 7 COLLECTION NOTE

Neha Khullar:
Collection Theme / Name: “Chimera”
Collection Brief: The collection reflects alluring feminity conceptualized around slenderness, softness and sheerness in right proportions. Conceived  in bright colors, the fulcrum of the collection is its Zardozi embroidery combined with Swarovski, dabka and crystal interweaving. Metallic sequence borders highlight some of the anarkalis and lehengas of the ensemble. The silhouette is predominant with echoing flair  compiled with cropped jacket, long jacket style and jacket style embroidery. The outfits have a very chick allure and confirm a beautiful damsel’s attitude towards fashion. Embracing the fundamentals and soul of Indian culture and combining it with a modern western insight, is the objective behind the brainchild. Conjured up for all looking to add some bold and warm colors in their wardrobe.

Ravina Baruah & Srijana Baruah:
Collection Theme / Name:  Bonfire
Collection Brief: As the winter chill sets in, many cultures and countries around the planet celebrate the change of season with much laughter, joy and togetherness. The collection titled ‘bonfire’ is a celebration of this festive spirit which engulfs the beautiful states of the north eastern India as well. The collection Bonfire is designed seeking inspiration from the textiles and motifs native to the States of North East. The unique textiles found in these States are a result of a rich weaving tradition prevalent in the region since the beginning of time. The motifs used in these traditional weaves are the abstract forms of birds, animals, butterflies and flowers. Many a time such motifs are sequenced depicting a scene of famous folktales of the region. The collection has been created using mostly rare organic fabrics like Eri (warm silk) ,Eri Muga (mixture of Eri silk and Muga silk),eri cotton(mixture of eri and cotton)and Muga(golden silk) which are excellent for use during winters. The natural colours of the fabrics i.e. ivory, pale gold and beige are combined with vibrant hues like maroon, coral, deep green, saffron, royal blue and black to keep the essence of festivity alive and to add drama to the collection. The silhouettes are elegant with a hint of vintage. Structured dresses, fluffy gowns, tulip frocks, jumpsuits and hand painted dresses complete the collection. The bold and bright colours of these magnificent weaves are reminiscent   of the festive spirit which is an integral part of the lives of the people of the region and the bonfire an inseparable element of the happy times.

Kartick Kapoor:
Collection Theme / Name: Neo Indulgence
Collection Brief: The collection draws its inspirations from the labels directional roots that lie in western Pop Art/Euro Street art as well as electronic music & party culture. A traditional pop artsy colour of grayscale accentuated with hues of neon pink & lemon yellow/lime green comprise the primary colour chart for the collection. A mixed show, featuring primarily women’s wear with dashes of menswear, witnesses an array of dresses and jumpsuits for women in the label’s signature cuts and prints.

Prabhat Kumar:
Collection Theme / Name:  “Love of my Life”
Collection Brief: Followed by aerodynamics and futuristic collection in LFW last year Black Magic ,in BFW this summer both of which won great reviews superb sales, coming this season with a collection dedicated to the upcoming generation and the lover of classic n elegance , which is all
about having a vision for future collected from the past, this season it’s a two part collection all handcrafted and stitched at P K Studio be the expert craftsmen to the highest level of excellence ,lot of care and experience . The collection is named “Love of my Life” Inspired from love and care from our Mom , Dad and the Special people around, collection is about the way we would like to see our men and women mom n dad, our beloved , our friends and near ones, It’s “for everyone you love ” and is a visual treat , all brought together to complete the collection with a twist. A challenge to keep the products functional, the formal as well as innovative keeping the looks intact. Bringing in, the laser prints and etching combined with laser cut patterns for pin point precision. Acrylic sheets with laser prints are the new entries. All top quality materials used with some unusual highlights and superb trims.

Ritu Goyal & Ramnish Goyal:
Collection Theme / Name: ”Urban Poetry”
Collection Brief: “Brainchild of Ritu & Ramnish – the label Primros creates modern outfits, which receives global response. Primros for F/W 12 presents urban poetry - an extremely feminine collection aiming for the young and the young at heart.
It is poetry of urban and traditional attires transforming into new elements of art & design. The knee revealing silk jackets and dresses define the body beneath, while the indo western drapes are delicately executed in sheer fabrics, nude pastels, red, black and whites. The collection is extremely
wearable, polished and chic. From Debonair-cuts of traditional couture to fresh, contemporary styles, the collection has it all.”

Ishita Singh:
Collection Theme / Name:”Sifat”
Collection Brief: SIFAT – means praise / characterstics. So if we can use Mirrors on the ramp which are a true reflection of one-self and reveal the limpidness.

About the Label: Reflection on your‘self’.  The label Anhad exudes attitude, epitomizes style - classically elegant and exquisitely feminine. True to its own aesthetics, the designs are created to ‘Set the bar’.

An exhibition of rich Indian heritage, nature coupled with an array of fabrics accessorized by embellishments in a varied color palette are synonymous to the Label. The label has been in business around 4 years.

Reshma Kunhi:
Collection Theme / Name: “Modernization”
Collection Brief: Modernization is a theme for the Indian women of today. Who wants to feel sexy and glamorous, but yet be rooted to her Indian culture. A woman who wants to feel modern in appearance and style . The colors and embroideries in the theme are derived from the elements of nature. Beautiful drapes, cuts in innovative form are used in the theme. The theme ranges from Indo western to Indian wear.

Rizwan Ahmed:  
Collection Theme / Name: VIBGYOR

Collection Brief: Vibgyor :  an ethnic, vibrant , chic collection inspired by the soft and hot colors of nature !!the heavily embellished pur chiffon with peeping shimmers with western cuts and huge flairs sets a bewitching , charismatic effect to the on lookers !! 

Meera Muzaffar Ali:
Collection Theme / Name: “Kotwara”
Collection Brief: Kotwara by Meera and Muzaffar Ali has often used chikankari fused with zardozi, ari, applique and kamdani which has been its forte. Innovations from Kotwara are therefore based on forms inspired by different craft techniques expressed in a variety of ways and silhouettes.
This collection opens with Kotwara Classic Whites in chikan and kamdani followed by delicately embroidered calligraphic motifs reminiscent of the traditional ikat. Applique blends with the ikat and
arabesque forms creating silhouettes in layers of brocade, georgette and net with velvet in hues of black and grey. The collection ends in a riot of colours and silhouettes ranging from the saree to the lehnga and the opulent peshwaz.