Amazon India Fashion Week: First-ever accessory show, tribal tales mark Day 3

Day 3 at Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2016 marked men as an important aspect of fashion, with designers showing menswear. There was a first-time-ever accessory show too. Three accessory designers presented runway magic with their latest jewellery collection. Sahai Ambar Pariddi showed elegance and earthiness against a fluid backdrop in her collection “Memoir”. Actress Sayali Bhagat of the fame Margarita With A Straw walked the ramp for Pariddi.

Next, Nitya Arora from Valliyan paid homage to the luxurious aura of the Mughal dynasty with “Modern Mughals”. “Werifesteria” by Vasundhara Mantri took the audience back into the wilderness by integrating natural rocks, filigree leaves, twigs, branches, insects and bugs in elaborate forms and patterns.

Designer Chandrani Singh Fllora made a comeback after three years with “Mrityunjay”, a line paying tribute to Lord Shiva. Symbols like theTrishul, conch shell and cannabis leaves in the form of ingenious prints and sparkling embroidery techniques were omnipresent in her collection. Designer Shruti Sancheti showcased her collection, “Constantinople”, inspired by the epicentre of cross cultural pollination — Istanbul. The designer created long pleated skirts, midis, capes, peplum shirts, wide-legged trousers in asymmetrical hemlines and surface ornamentation all evoking a boho-vibe. Actress Aditi Rao Hydari walked the ramp for her. Next in line was the first men’s wear collection representing the “modern man”. Antar Agni by Ujjawal Dubey showcased “The Red In Us”, exploring the varied emotions that red exudes. “It’s a strong colour but this collection has saturated tones being used in fabrics such as handwoven khadi and cotton silks. There’s a controlled use of oxidised red and an interesting play of stitch lines. Volume has replaced motifs this season,” said Ujjawal. Presenting an ode to the modern-day globetrotter, Divyam Mehta drew inspiration from the wilderness and the texture of tree barks in his line “Into The Woods”. Designer Rohit Kamra’s collection “Made in Jaypore” represented the modern-day Maharaja. Actor Randeep Hooda arrested the audience with his charm as he walked the ramp for the designer who works exclusively with menswear. The line included an array of cutwork and gingham jackets with upturned collars, and sherwanis with pencil pants paired with monkstrap shoes and boots.

Ushering in a breath of fresh air was Mynah’s Reynu Taandon’s “Meeting Coachella”. In this line, the designer interpreted kaleidoscopic designs in tribal cultures and integrated it onto every and any imaginable contemporary silhouette. There were period creations comprising embroidered jackets, high waist trousers, skirts, and capes, each with a story to tell. Designer Anupama Dayal showcased a collection inspired by the Naga tradition titled “Fight And Feast”.

Bringing some military swagger on the runway were designer duo Pankaj and Nidhi. The line was inspired from the European cavalries of the 18th and 19th century. Braids, cord-work, medals and badges were used as embellishments on hues such as blues, greens, earthy olives and ochres. The day ended with top designers like J.J. Valaya, Rohit Bal, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Ashish N Soni and Varun Bahl coming together to showcase an outstanding menswear repertoire.