Anand Kabra Collection At Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Show – Spring Summer 2011

From the by lanes of ‘Phool Mandi’

Anand Kabra’s Spring Summer 2011 collection – ‘Mandi’ drew inspiration from the luxurious intonation of the old world havelis, where indulgence and seduction played a pivotal role in painting the fantasy canvas of every man’ s dreams.

The music and silhouettes were reminiscent of 1960’s depiction of Lucknow in bollywood. The collection with its strong Indian roots, gave way to a high fashion fusion of ethnic details and western cuts.

Bold, unperturbed sexiness dripped from the seductive yet elegant cuts and translucent fabrics that were used in relaxed but graceful shapes. There were experimental fusions of achkan, with sheer dhoti pants fused with sari drapes; kurti cholis with wide leg crisp pants, kaftan dresses with Sharara bottoms and ghagra choli with sari drapes. The star of the show was the unique creation of new silhouettes.

The surface treatments ranged from tie and dyes, ombres, ikkat and graffiti prints, subtle use of sequins, embellished gold borders, monumental motif embroideries with bugle beads and gold threads.

The colors assortment had chest nut, laburnum, ochre, brick red, hints of turmeric yellow, antique golds, and loads of whites in varied shades.

There was a wide array of soothing summer fabrics like crisp cottons, taffeta silks, satins, organza’s, pochampali cottons, and sheer bright georgettes.

The designer, whose muse was a courtesan with her arresting sensuality in the market charmed many wistful minds, whose audacity, intelligence and beauty blurred the line between fantasy and reality and successfully translated his inspiration into a series of garments that came forward in the most uniquely bold and intriguing way.

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