Schenelle Dsouza
The festive season is here, and Indian designers have revealed look books for their pre-Diwali Festive/Winter collections, which include avant-garde jewellery pieces and stylish ethnic wear. Here’s a tailormade list of what’s best on offer in town for that festive wear shopping haul.
Anavila
Anavila’s latest collection Morakasi takes inspiration from the comfort of being at home. A contemporary take on heritage crafts, the collection features intricate handmade designs, along with Hilkari work in silver and gold.
Entice by KGK
The Vivid Hues festive collection by this Jaipur-based jewellery group features diamond jewellery crowned with precious gemstones in shades of soft pale pinks to bright reds and greens. A blend of old-world aesthetics, modern artistry and Indian heritage, the collection features elements such as cocktail rings, dangling earrings and charming necklace sets.
Needledust
Needledust introduced their festive collection of embroidered juttis inspired by the sparkling spirit of festivities. The shoes have metallic embellishments such as sparkling sequins and are in trending shades such as Fuschia, juxtaposed against metallic embroidery in shades of gold, silver and champagne.
Payal Singhal – Mehfil
In collaboration with Indya, Payal Singhal’s Mehfil borrows from the rich vibrancy of traditional Indian festive colours reimagined in classic silhouettes such as kaftans, pre-stitched saris and shararas. Gota, foil work, and mirrors with neon threadwork have been used to elevate each silhouette adding a more traditional touch.
Rahul Mishra x Wishful
Premium womenswear brand Wishful collaborated with award-winning couturier Rahul Mishra for an exclusive festive collection of exquisite floral prints in bright statement hues of red, blue, pink, green, grey and black. Intricate embellishments of delicate floral and geometric influences are adorned on delicate and lustrous fabrics resetting the ancient crafts with a modern twist.
Ri Ritu Kumar
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In her festive/winter collection, Ritu Kumar blends her classic silhouettes with new playful shapes in soft romantic hues and vivid tones. These are weaved together from handwoven and embroidered fabrics like silk, velvet and organza.
Torani
Torani’s festive range Ho-Jamalo gets its name from the Sindhi-language folk song of the same name. It was created from the colours that are part of the handicraft and textile traditions of the erstwhile Sindh region. The collection is very classic Torani, with chintz splashed over fine handwoven chanderi silks and mulmuls in the form of saris, blouses, lehenga sets, kaftans and suit sets and has a burst of florals, embroideries and textured fabrics in shades named ‘Bijli neel’, ‘sharbati mehroon’, ‘sabz hara’ and ‘surajmukhi’.
Tribe Amrapali
Tribe Amrapali’s festive collection Utsav features a series of intricately handcrafted gold-plated silver jewellery made with glass and pearl embellishments. The jewellery pieces have traditional floral, peacock and fish motifs in festive hues of blues, greens and reds.
Zoya
Launched by actress Sushmita Sen, Zoya’s Libera collection is a poetic ode to the flow of an unfettered mind. Drawing inspiration from the Art Noveau period, it features a pastel palette of the finest diamonds, mother of pearl, opal, and champagne diamonds, complimented with highlights of cabochon rubies and emeralds.
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