This platform has launched some of fashion’s biggest stars: be it Kallol Datta or Nachiket Barve, Swapnil Shinde or Little Shilpa.
This year’s set had the fash frat raving. Mohammed Javed Khan painted expressionistic strokes in mustard and moss against grey.
Farah Sanjana‘s collection called Collars Galore had oversized details with blends of origami, metal work, and architectural shapes.
Shashank Raj and Prajwal Badwe displayed a collection that presented a perfect blend of the beauty from the Elizabethan era and Indian royalty. Shades of tangerine were seen in this opulent line, with a flouncy crinoline net dresses, digital prints, lace bodices and printed edwardian velvet coats.
Sidharth Aryan
was
inspired by the cult punk movement of the 1980s; quite rocker chic meets Lady Gaga!
With her label UG-Urmi Urmi Ghosh, presented an unconventional collection inspired by the tragic love story of Pablo Picasso and his beloved Dora Maar.
Retarded Velvet had a unisex tribal printed fringed boho affair.
Thinles Chosdup and Nirajara Adhya‘s collection was called “Koslak” which means clothes in Ladakhi. Staid cuts, asymmetric opening waistcoats, patched pants, patched jackets, long wool waist coats, plenty of layering.
Nikhil Thampi’s line was all about simple drapes, nets and sharp mens tailoring. All in all a great start for these young guns!