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Day 2: The best of Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016

Day 2 of the Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016 kicked off with colourful yet interestingly structured pieces by designers Dhruv Kapoor, Malini Ramani, Samant Chauhan, Anita Dongre, Rajesh Pratap Singh and more! Here’s a look at the highlights.

Starting the day with a gothic twist was the label Annaikka by designer Kanika Saluja. Intricate detailing with a vintage touch made her collection stand out and actress Shriya Saran walked the ramp for the designer stealing the limelight.

Virtues by Viral, Ashish & Vikrant comprised bold colours with traditional ikat prints for men and women giving the collection a stunning ethnic look.

Next in line was Dhruv Kapoor in association with Vogue India fashion fund. Shimmer, metallic, earthy tones and fur dominated the runway for Team Kapoor making the entire line up look spectacular.

The silk route by designer Samant Chauhan was a beautiful depiction of the Rajputana art and culture. Capes, braids and a lot of red were commonly spotted at the runway taking us back in time.

Sticking to her love for tribal drapes and earthy tones was designer Malini Ramani. Embellished shirts paired with flared bottoms and structured silhouettes gave the collection a sleek look making.

Taking the earthiness ahead on the same day was Grassroot by designer Anita Dongre. A fabulous blend of prints in her nature-inspired collection proved that sustainability and fashion can go hand in hand.

Concluding the day was Rajesh Pratap Singh. Metallics, whites and dominant shades of gold left the viewers mesmerised making his collections one of the best we’ve seen at the Amazon India Fashion Week.

March 18, 2016
Day 1: The best of Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016

The Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016 opened in the capital with a bang at a brand new venue, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road recently and we were excited to catch the action.

Designer Varun Bahl opened the 27^th edition of Amazon India Fashion Week with his collection titled “Nocturn”. The models walked the runway donning jackets and dresses with floral motifs and embellishments in earthy shades setting the right tone for the onset of autumn. The hair and makeup was kept simple with strong highlights on the face representing sheer beauty just like the collection itself.

Hands down, the most stunning collection from the first day of the fashion extravaganza belonged to designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil. Their collection titled ‘The Last Walk’ had just the right touch of the Victorian vibe with capes, gowns and dresses in dominant shades of beige, white and red. What made the collection so special was the extraordinary attention paid to details in terms of draping, pleating and layering.

Pieces from designer duo Hemant and Nandita’s collection are sure to add the ‘it’ factor to your winter wardrobe. Jackets, pleated skirts, ruffled dresses all paired with thigh-high lace up boots welcomed the statement trends for fall. The colour palette introduced shades of red, blue, beige and a surprisingly refreshing orange to an otherwise earthy winter collection.

Concluding the first day of Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016 was designer Gaurav Gupta’s collection titled ‘Melt’ that addressed the importance of climate change and global warming. He even borrowed the colour palette from the effects of global warming starting from flaming orange, blazing dark blue moving towards coal black and the grey from the ashes.

March 17, 2016
An exclusive menswear show at Amazon India Fashion Week? Hell yes!

Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016 is just around the corner and we are already excited to see what it has in store. For those of you who are not familiar with the dates, it’s starting on 16^th March and concluding on 20^th March. The extravagant event will also be held at a new venue this time, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Lodhi Road.

We might not know everything that is set to unfold but we do have a little piece of information that has got us jumping. Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016 is all prepped to witness its first menswear show. Yes, you heard that right.

An eminent jury comprising designers Rohit Bal, Varun Bahl, Divyam Mehta and ace choreographer Anu Ahuja have in fact shortlisted 24 new faces, who will get an opportunity to walk the ramp for a specially curated, menswear show. This show will be presented by three young designers (names haven’t been disclosed to us yet) at the fashion week.

Isn’t that amazing?

Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said, “We took a leap forward and after several years held the male model auditions for India Fashion Week. There were almost 200 models, who came for the auditions. FDCI board has decided to include one or two menswear shows as part of Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2016 and going forward increase the number. The menswear show at AIFWAW16 will give male models a platform to showcase their talent.”

February 23, 2016
Presenting: Street style for Fall/Winter spotted at the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016

The 26^th edition of the India Fashion Week came to a close in the capital recently and there’s so much that happened at the 5-days extravaganza. It’s true that the biggest highlights of every fashion week are the designers and their collections that are sported on the runway by models, but hey, street style fashion plays an equally important role!

Spotted giving everyone major style inspirations were many bloggers, buyers, editors and fashion lovers at the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016. Bright colours, floral and geometric prints, fringes and oxford shoes were a few things that dominated the street fashion. Take a look at the best of street style spotted at the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016.

Sneakers, loafers and oxford shoes paired with shift dresses, maxi dresses, shorts and skirts were a common sight on each day. Making it our personal favourite for autumn/winter 2015, this style is definitely here to stay.

While some women chose to rock the sneaker trend at the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016, we spotted many fashionistas flaunting the fringe trend with fringed bags, skirts and shorts.

Many trendy show goers also gave major wardrobe inspiration by wearing jumpsuits and overall’s.

Adding a twist to ethnic wear were many fashion forward ladies presenting sarees draped in unusual ways.

Not just women, we spotted many dapper dudes donning a fusion of Indian and western outfits, pairing dhotis and jodhpuri pants with blazers was a complete stand out!

Beards are still a huge trend amongst guys and they’re only getting with time. We spotted many ‘Movember’ men flaunting their beards and suits in different prints and textures probably prepping themselves for the ‘no shave november’!

October 13, 2015
Everything we loved at the last day of Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer’16

The last day of the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer’16 was a grand affair with designers showcasing collections for almost all occasions ranging from a bright sunny day to a big fat Indian wedding. What’s more, the finale had 16 of India’s finest designers paying an ode to the Benarasi weave and its evolution through the years. Take a look.

The last day of the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer’16 kicked off with designers Debarun, Ankita Chaudhry and Tanieya Khanuja showcasing their summer collections. While designers Ankita Chaudhry and Tanieya Khanuja opted for crisp silhouettes and summer layering, designer Debarun chose flowy silhouettes in bold prints to complete his collection.

Presenting a rather soothing collection inspired by tulips was designer Dolly J with clean cuts in pastels, floral prints and just the right touch of tangy orange. Rocking feather print on the runway was designer Kommal Sood’s collection with dresses, jumpsuits and gowns in shades of brown, grey and beige along with an added touch of bling.

Fusing androgyny with shimmer and graphic prints was designer Prashant Verma’s breathtaking collection. A perfect representation of power dressing, his lineup was a treat to the eyes. Siddartha Tytler’s bridal collection had an outfit for everyone attending a wedding including menswear making it an absolute delight.

The grand finale of the event was nothing short of ‘grand’ quite literally with 16 of India’s most celebrated designers paying an ode to the Benarasi weave. Titled ‘Born in Benaras’, the lineup showcased the evolution of the ‘Benarasi’ weave through many years in the world of fashion. Participating designers included JJ Valaya, Manish Arora, Sabyasachi, Tarun Tahiliani and many more.

October 13, 2015
Everything you need to know about the fourth day of Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer 16

The fourth day of the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer 16 turned the ramp into a party for the most part. Collections by designers Aneeth Arora for Pero, Gauri and Nainika, Malini Ramani and Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna were the main highlights of the day. Here’s everything you need to know.

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The fourth day of the Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer 16 commenced with a show rewarding budding talent in the industry in collaboration with Elle. Titled as ‘The First Cut Designers’, the show included lineups by Sonali Pamnani, Vyshnavi, Shreya Oza, Moutushi & Rituraj, Aditi Dhar and Suman B.

Crisp and architecturally-structured outfits completed designer Dhruv Kapur’s collection for his label ‘DRVV’. Designer Ragini Ahuja showcased her collection of loungewear in her usual fabulously oversized outfits including some denim pieces that we just couldn’t get our eyes off. Continuing the denim trend for the summer was the designer duo Shani Himanshu and Smita Singh Rahtore for their label ‘Eleven Eleven’. Oversized shirts, dresses, jackets and pants mostly in denims were prevalent throughout their collection.

The label ‘lovebirds’ took layering to new heights with clean cut garments made from Indian fabrics in shades of blue, white and beige. Bringing the disco era back on the ramp was designer Malini Ramani with models strutting down in bodysuits, resort sarees and some 70’s disco bling. Designer duo Gauri and Nainika turned to old Hollywood with puff sleeves and flowy gowns in brighter summer pastels for their lineup.

Aneeth Arora had quite the slumber party on the runway for her label ‘Pero’ with shift dresses, pants and jackets in cool summer fabrics. Concluding the fourth day of the event was the designer duo Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna with their young and edgy collection in geometric patterns. Newbie Athiya Shetty walked the ramp as the showstopper in a beautiful yet sensual avatar for them.

October 11, 2015
Everything we loved at the third day of Amazon India Fashion Week SS16

The third day of the Amazon India Fashion Week witnessed a bit of kitsch, boho-chic, sporty-luxe and functionally fashionable lines. Here’s everything you must know.

Designer Chhaya Mehrotra presented her collection inspired by a Parisienne summer infused into Banarasi handwoven fabrics in shades of peach, pink and blue. Designer Poonam Dubey’s line titled ‘Masakli’ comprised lehengas, capes and pants made from khadi representing the strong, free-spirited woman of today. Designer Archana Rao’s collection was an amalgamation of Victorian elements and structured silhouettes with Pernia Qureshi walking as the showstopper in a beautiful white shirt paired with a skirt.

Clean and crisp structured outfits with very intricate cut-work completed designer Nikhita Tandon’s collection. What’s more dancer and actress Lauren Gottlieb concluded the show as the showstopper. Shweta Kapur’s label 431-88 paired our very own saree with shorts and left everyone gasping for their breaths. The queen of kitsch, Nida Mahmood, continued her tradition of combining headgears with bold prints and statement dresses. Her collection ‘Junglee Billee’ had just the right accessories, footwear and confidence to make it stand out as one of the best shows of the season.

Talking about headgears, Virtues by Ashish, Viral and Vikrant also incorporated them in their collection paired with vibrant colours and many prints. Amit Aggarwal’s much awaited collection was a true delight with capes, baby doll dresses, printed skirts, metallic jackets and patchwork wedges in exaggerated silhouettes.Doing beach wear right was designer Payal Jain’s collection that included tunics, asymmetrical ponchos, bikinis, sling bags, antique jewellery paired together with gladiator sandals.

Staying true to her boho instincts, designer Anupamaa Dayal showcased off-shoulder dresses and sarees in shades of orange, blue and yellow. Concluding the day was designer Anamika Khanna’s collection that brought back the sporty vibe on the runway with models walking in fashionably functional clothing including pants, long kurtas and sneakers.

October 10, 2015
Everything we loved at Day 2 of Amazon India Fashion Week SS’16

And that’s a wrap! Day 2 of the Amazon India Fashion Week kicked off with summer whites and prints showcased by designers Pratima Pandey, Rasa Jaipur and Tanvi Kedia. What followed was a riot of colours making heads turn on the runway with a fleet of spring & summer essentials. Take a look at the highlights of the second day of the Amazon India Fashion Week.

‘The Melody Affair’ by designer Pratima Pandey was a perfect start to the Amazon India Fashion Week with a collection made of embroidered whites. Rasa Jaipur’s collection was full of graphic prints adding the much needed edge to a summer wardrobe. Designer Tanvi Kedia’s line-up was a pleasant surprise comprising Moroccan prints and fabrics in flowy silhouettes.

(From left to right: Pratima Pandey, Rasa Jaipur and Tanvi Kedia.)

Designer duo Hemant and Nandita presented outfits inspired by the American summer of the late 60s with bold prints in hues of white, orange and red. Separates were prevalent throughout their collection just like designer Pallavi Mohan’s ‘Not so serious’ approach. Shirt dresses, crop jackets and embellished skirts in shades of peach, pink and blue are what made her collection stand out! Designers Dev R Nil came up with a line for men & women yet again. Another collection on the second day that took inspiration from the 60s, the outfits were decked with floral prints & textures.

(From left to right: Hemant & Nandita, Pallavi Mohan and Dev R Nil.)

Tennis skirts, visor caps and cut-out dresses amalgamated with Indian textiles, is what designer Anand Bhushan presented in his assemblage of garments. A perfect example of fashionable sportswear at its very best, his collection titled ‘Deuce’ made the perfect sports-luxe statement. Samant Chauhan’s ‘Kinnaur Queen’ collection defined pure luxury on the ramp! Gold detailing, impeccable embroidery with structures seen rarely is what set the runway on fire.

(From left to right: Anand Bhushan and Samant Chauhan.)

Adding another feather to the vintage stories for the day was designer Payal Pratap. Inspired by the 50’s era, the designer incorporated floral patterns with stripes and polka dots giving her ‘Vintage Rose’ line a very sophisticated yet serene look. Embracing his ‘Inner Child’ was designer Ashish N Soni. Concluding the day with fun and quirkiness with models rollerskating down the ramp, Ashish added another unique fashion show memory in our hearts!

(From left to right: Payal Pratap and Ashish N Soni.)

October 9, 2015
Everything we loved at the first day of Amazon India Fashion Week SS’16

The first day of Amazon India Fashion Week kicked off with Sanjay Garg of the Raw Mango showcasing his collection at the brand new venue, NSIC grounds in Okhla, New Delhi. Heavy on hand-woven fabrics and silk the first day of the event was full of surprises. Here’s everything you need to know.

The opening of this event was nothing short of extraordinary with the runway decked in outfits from Sanjay Garg’s spring summer collection. Raw silk and plain cotton were the main highlights with intricate work in gold on shades of pink, red and blue.

Hand-woven fabrics took the center stage on the first day of the Amazon India Fashion Week with designers like Anavila Misra and Vaishali S showcasing ethnic silhouettes made from raw silk and cotton.

Anavila Misra

Vaishali S

Rabani and Rakha’s collection showcased the perfect balance of chic and ethnic with a modern twist on sarees. The one outfit that really caught our eye was the white sheer and pearl saree with the mermaid drape done to perfection.

Androgyny also made an appearance with designer Vineet Bahl’s lineup that included floral boxy tops paired with tapered pants in shades of pink, blue and yellow.

Staying true to the season’s requirement, pastels made the obvious comeback at Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer 16 with Kavita Bhartia’s collection but this time with bold embellishments and in a variety of silhouettes.

Designers Shivan & Narresh concluded the day with their art-inspired collection in collaboration with the kitchen and bath specialty brand Kohler. The collection took inspiration from Kohler’s Couture offerings and was an amalgamation of trikinis, draped trankinis, resort sarees, and bikinis. What’s more, it was presented at the landmark Imperial Hotel in Delhi and made for the perfect offsite show.

October 9, 2015
Get your fashion fix: Street style looks from AIFW A/W’15

The Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’15 (AIFW) may have come to an end but the style inspiration has just begun. While the designers and the stylists were seen pushing the boundaries on the runway, the fash frat and style enthusiasts were supporting the event by turning up in fabulous outfits upping the fashion quotient. We’ve put together an assemblage of street style looks from AIFW for all-year-long inspiration just for ya’ll. We spotted off-duty models, bloggers, buyers, fashion editors and many fashion-lovers sporting style as their badge of honour. Bright colours, crop tops, floral gowns, ripped denims, prints, scarves, skirts and statement jewellery dominated street fashion, here are the pictures.

April 15, 2015
Highlights of Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’15: Day 5

The last day of the Amazon India Fashion Week concluded with a big bang with designers like Amalraj Sengupta, Sneha Arora, Shweta Kapur and the duo Ashima Leena showcasing their winter collections. But the biggest highlight that stole the show were the veterans from the Indian fashion fraternity at the finale of the 25^th edition of the Amazon India Fashion. A grand affair quite literally with 25 designers presenting their collections together for the first time as an ode to the ‘Crafts of India’. Take a look.

The last day of the Amazon India Fashion Week kicked-off with designer Amalraj Sengupta displaying his tribal collection with dresses, saris paired with jackets and separates. Designer Sneha Arora presented her collection titled ‘Appetite’ for all the food lovers. Outfits with prints and colours inspired by fruits and vegetables were prominent on the ramp for this rather unique lineup.

Amalraj Sengupta

Sneha Arora

Designer Shweta Kapur’s collection titled ‘Manhole’ was inspired by her personal experience of falling into a manhole. Models walked the catwalk in separates, dresses, jumpsuits and saris in shades of grey, black and white.

The second tribal sighting of the day was designer duo Ashima Leena’s collection with models walking down the runway in short jackets, scarf drapes, kaftans and wide legged pants in layered flowing prints.

The grand finale of the 25^th edition of the Amazon India Fashion Week was a historic moment for the Indian fashion industry with 25 designers presenting their collections together sharing the same runway at the same time. Padma Shree awardees Ritu Kumar and Wendell Rodricks, JJ Valaya, Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahiliani, Raghavendra Rathore and Sabyasachi were some of the designers who were a part of this opulent finale.

March 31, 2015
Best of beauty at Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15: Day 5

Last day of the Amazon India Fashion Week was low-key on the makeup with designers opting for the ‘no make-up’ make-up look with a hint of smokey eyes to keep the focus on the beautiful outfits. Here’s a quick look at the best of beauty trends on the runway.

Just like all other days, the last day of Amazon India Fashion Week also witnessed smokey eyes but with a modern spin. Designers Shweta Kapur, Sneha Arora and Amalraj Sengupta added a unique edge to the smokey eye with models wearing dramatic eyeliner going all over the eyelid structuring the eye with warm toned cheeks and nude lips.

There’s nothing like a classic smokey eye, but sometimes it’s fun to go beyond the usual black and switch things up. Designer duo Ashima – Leena spiced up their collection by smoking up golden eye-shadow and highlighting the inner corners of the eyes in coral with bare lips.

The Finale was a grand affair with India’s finest couturiers coming together to present an ode to the ‘Crafts of India’. Different stories were painted starting with a western collection, followed by ethnic beauty with hues of royal crimson, reds and fiery orange. With models wearing bold smokey eyes and nude lips, it was a true delight to watch the balanced colours play out their magic.

March 30, 2015
Best of hair-styling at Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15: Day 5

Slick, smooth and glossy hair pulled back into ponytails and hair accessorised with scarves dominated the runway on the last day of the Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’15. Take a look.

Neat and sleek is the trick

Designers Shweta Kapur, Sneha Arora and Amalraj Sengupta opted for neatly scrunched ponytails that perfectly complimented their elegant collections on the last day of the extravaganza.

Scarves tied as turbands

Models looked stunning walking down the ramp in beautifully crafted head scarves for designer duo Ashima Leena’s ethnic collection.

The grand finale of the Amazon India Fashion was a historical moment as 25 A-list designers from the fraternity got together to showcase 50 outfits to pay an ode to ‘Crafts of India’. Designers opted for unique headgears, scarves tied as turbans, caps with intricate mirror work and maang tikkas.

March 30, 2015
Best of Beauty at Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15: Day 4

Fourth day at the Amazon India Fashion week A/W’ 15 witnessed clean lines and androgynous looks by various designers like Sahil Kochhar, Pia Pauro, Bodice by Ruchika Sachdev, Péro by Aneeth Arora and Gaurav Gupta. Here is an insight to the best of beauty trends that ruled the ramp.

Designers Nikhita, Pratima Pandey and Sahil Kochhar presented their outfits in various hues of black, nude and red complementing dramatic smokey eyes with nude lips. On the other hand Designers like Aneeth Arora and Gaurav Gupta opted for soft smokey eyes with a pop of baby pink along with soft, sculpted bronzed skin.

The ‘barely-there’ make-up look dominated the collections of day four of the Amazon India Fashion Week with designers Viral, Ashish & Vikrant and Bodice by Ruchika Sachdeva opting for nude eyes, pink tinted lips and warm toned cheeks.

Mixing modern cuts with playful textures designers Poonam Bhagat and Sonam Dubal added a dash of brilliant coral on the lips and silver hues on the eyes flattering their winter collection whereas designer Pia Pauro opted for a tint of pink on the lips and traced the water-line with white, highlighting the inner-corners of the eyes making the models look fresh and natural.

March 29, 2015
Highlights of Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15: Day 4

The fourth day of Amazon India Fashion Week witnessed a wide variety of design aesthetics starting from ethnic to redefined military-chic. Designers including Sahil Kochhar, Pia Pauro, Bodice by Ruchika Sachdeva, Péro by Aneeth Arora and Gaurav Gupta put the best of their collections on the runway. Here’s a sneak peek into the Day 4 of Amazon India Fashion Week A/W’ 15.

Designer Nikhita opened the fourth day of the event for her label Mynah designs by showcasing meticulously structured, neatly sculpted outfits whereas designer Pratima Pandey put together a lineup comprising separates in flowy silhouettes paired together in earthy tones, prints and gold embellishments. Designer Sahil Kochhar broke away from his usual ecru-colour palette and displayed intricately-made winter garments in shades of green, pink, black and blue.

Designer Pia Pauro’s collection ‘Riders on the storm’ was an amalgamation of immaculately laser-cut evening dresses in shades of orange, mint, blue and white styled perfect with complementing headgears.

Military-chic made quite the statement on the fourth day of the Amazon India Fashion Week. Designer label Virtues by Viral, Ashish & Vikrant showcased an ethnic version of a military-inspired collection while designer Aneeth Arora displayed a rather playful and androgynous collection inspired by redefined military uniforms for her label Péro.

Designer Ruchika Sachdeva for the label Bodice put together an assemblage of technically constructed garments in shades of indigo, copper, rust and white.

Designer Sonam Dubal’s collection was a blend of ikats and oriental influences in colours like fuchsia, orange, blue, brick and gold.

Designer Poonam Bhagat showcased edgy silhouettes with fine line drawings in shades of ivory, cobalt, black and orange.

Designer Gaurav Gupta concluded the fourth day of the Amazon India Fashion Week with his metallic collection comprising shades of green, grey, plum and black. The lineup was made of metallic jerseys, neoprene and suede.

March 29, 2015