JJ Valaya’s Bolshoi Bazaar collection showed us what matryoshka dolls might look like in lehengas – with tinted lips, super-blushed cheeks and fluttery lashes. The inspiration? Bits and bobs from Russia, like the Czar’s jewels, ikats, and the onion domes of Moscow. One spotted embroidered peplum tops, appliqué lehengas, tulle veils and layered tulle skirts,… Continue reading #ELLEReview: JJ Valaya
Rajesh Pratap Singh doesn’t do shocking, but surprise you, he might. He opened AIFW yesterday with a set that was almost too Instagram-able. Cold metal beds, IV drips, stark white sheets, first aid boxes on the seats; all indicative of the mood – hospital-chic. The first model walked out (rather, twitched) to the angsty tunes… Continue reading #ELLEReview: Rajesh Pratap Singh
Word on the street after the first day of Lakmé Fashion Week? The kids are alright. Bright new stars debuted at the Gen Next show – P.E.L.L.A by Priyanka Ella Lorena Lama picked Zen whites and volume as her running theme; Kanika Goyal mixed roughed-up denim with luxe outerwear; Kaleekal by Alan Alexander Kaleekal went… Continue reading The best young labels
