5 trends that stood out on AIFW A/W 16: Day 2

Day two at the 27th edition of the much awaited Amazon India Fashion Week AW 16 was filled with bold and beautiful surprises. There was more engagement and flow or opinions and remarks on how there is a difference between repeating and reinventing. Apart from clothes, what really stood out was the sensibilities to carry accessories.

Kanika Saluja of Anaikka in her collection "Lock, Stitch & Gothic Twist" celebrated fashion as a form of art and took everyone back in time when men were essentially the focus in fashion and how a powerful looking woman complimented them. The Victorian feel, the leather and metal embroidery, the delicate laces, tweeds and the herringbone patterns were all power and mystery.

Rimzim Dadu was spot on with her 3D textiles, wire dresses, saris, jackets along with metallic toned tunics and chiffon presented in a new form were more than just pieces. It was a new idea walking around. Interesting! Viral, Ashish and Vikrant of Virtues did traditional lehengas and sherwanis in mashru textiles. The flow of fabric, mixing of prints, the structure had regality and enjoyed its space. Menswear had a touch of androgyny and the jewellery suited them too. The jewellery was beautifully placed in tone and the element of the garments.

Body adornments didn’t go wrong at all. Samant Chauhan did well with rustic and earthy tones but the embroidery didn’t match up to the texture. Presentation was appealing and the intricate hair braids were a hit anyway.

Malini Ramani brought versatility to her collection with saris, dress, kurtas and pleated pants - some of a free-flowing nature and some enamoring the body perfectly.

Nikasha was a complete fusion delight. The colours were warm in reds, blacks and creams and the embroidery complimented them well. Traditionally contemporary at best. Dhruv Kapoor’s experiment with fabrics was very interesting and the show was styled well.

Something new to think about! Rajesh Pratap Singh never fails to impress with his experiment with fabric, structures and colour palette and metallic play. Great presentation and good use of minimal accents. Anita Dongre’s Grassroot collection was contemporary, comfortable, perfected with colours and prints.

The dresses as well as the separates were beautiful with an earthy tone. The rich colours took the charge.

 What stood out at the AIFW A/W 16: Day 2

1. 3D textiles, wire dresses, saris, jackets along with metallic toned tunics and chiffon presented in a new form were more than just pieces. It was a new idea walking around. Rimzim Dadu had a lot to say!

2. The androgynous tone to the menswear collection seen in the collection of Viral, Ashish and Vikrant of Virtues. Men too can pull wearing jewellery off.

3. Dhruv Kapoor’s experiment with fabrics and sports luxe took it a notch up with a flow of wild energy controlled in moments. The oversized pleated sleeves, accessorised clothing, broad belts, boxy fur blocks, bold earrings. All a hit!

4. Rajesh Pratap Singh’s metallic play on white structures and the perfect use of minimal accents.

5. The delicate laces such as eye wear and the herringbone patterns were all power and mystery in Kanika Saluja of Anaikka's.