Dressed to chill
The Hindu : The runways are awash with colour. Fashion is set to take you on a visual overdrive in the coming months with splashes of colour revving up relaxed styles. As designers crack the code of conformity to create lines that mix East-West aesthetics in aneffortless way, fashionistas too are switching to experimental mode.“I think those days of safe-play are over. People now want to live life. And they are pulling out all stops to enjoy the moment. Fashion is a celebration. And celebration is about colour. This year, we’ll see a lot of colour. Spring-Summer will go beyond white and beige. There’ll be yellow, green and pink. Personally, colours make me happy,” says ace designer Manish Malhotra.“Digital prints have been overdone. So this time round, light, interesting textiles will be in focus. Too much colour does not mean kitsch. The look veers towards the bohemian. But it will be an upgraded, refined version. The season is also about volume – layers and ruches,” he adds.For Rahul Khanna of the famed “Cue” label, “The quintessence of style this year is mix and match. Whimsicality makes fashion exciting. Think of teaming Gucci trousers with an ethnic top or pairing Jodhpurs with trendy Western tops. Mixing styles is fun and just perfect for today’s transcontinental woman.”Talk about silhouettes, and Rahul says, “Structured clothing is in. Empire lines are out and the waist is going to be in focus. Dresses will be feted this year too. But the hemline will extend to the knee. After the blizzard of bling, designers have turned to subtle ceramic and metal embellishments. Classic checks and fitted trousers will be high on the fashion radar for men. Every season takes some inspiration from the past. This year too, retro styles will be re-visited, but incorporated in an unconventional way.” To the guru of cool, Wendell Rodricks, “The mix-and-match game makes for better personal expression. It…More
