Tribal Designs and Military Precision at Day 3, Amazon India Fashion Week AW16

Anupama Dayal, AIFW AW16

A tribal trend was emerging on day 3 at Amazon India Fashion Week as a couple of designers showcased their latest collections for AW16. Whilst the catwalk looks may not translate into styles most

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Photo Diary from Amazon India Fashion Week

Bodice, Vogue India Fashion Fund Winner AIFW AW2015

Bodice, Vogue India Fashion Fund Winner AIFW AW2015

Pankaj & Nidhi Play Cards

Pankaj & Nidhi WIFW AW 2014

Pankaj & Nidhi’s show was sponsored by Fiama Di Wills so it was a rather slick production, albeit with a fashionably late start.  Pankaj & Nidhi’s signature looks is placement embroideries and graphics in bold combinations.

Pankaj & Nidhi WIFW AW 2014

The collection notes referenced the history of playing cards linking their origin from ancient China to their appearance in Spain and Portugal.  So far so good, especially in the graphics department.  Then the designers also took inspiration from matadors in a bullring.  I think this was too much for me. 

Ornamental Adornments

WIFW Pankaj & Nidhi SS14

Intricate adornments from Pompeii all the way to Medieval church facades…Indian designer duo, Panjak & Nidhi seemed to thoroughly enjoy researching the inspiration behind their Spring/Summer 2014 collection.  Hand cut fabrics appliqued to give a 3D effect and transparency were key looks.

Fashion Week: Delhi Day 3

Design duo, Pankaj &Nidhi took inspiration from Polish craft for the Autumn/Winter 2012 collection.  Quite a niche look hey?  The designers managed to make Polish craft look wonderfully contemporary as they zoomed their focus