August 19,
2011: Lots of colour with the
distinct touches from the Maestro of Style and Design from Kolkata along with
four dozen models of different shapes, ages and sizes on the ramp can turn the show
into a mind blowing experience for the audience.
That is how the
third day of Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2011 ended as Sabyasachi
Mukherjee presented men, women and children on the ramp in an ingenious manner,
to confirm his fashionable position on the charts as the designer who can dress
anybody, in any size or sex in stylish creations.
Bringing the models
in colour coordinated groups – quite an interesting concept – Sabyasachi showed
garments that moved in perfect harmony in style, silhouette and form.
Presenting the look
of the North West Frontier Province and the styles favoured by the girls in
Patiala, Sabyasachi added touches of Kathak and Kathakali for the silhouettes
and the music and presentation.
Using khadi, organza, net, silk and velvet and
the beautiful thread work from Kashmir with Zardozi in shimmering silver with
floral designs but restrained Bling; the show was an utterly satisfying experience
of ethnic fashion that can be applauded anywhere in the world.
Twenty three entries
comprising groups of models wearing similar outfits in different colour
blocking, gave the viewers a unique choreography experience.
Black, brown, khaki,
red, orange, black, white, the Sunderban floral prints, wide silhouettes, immaculate
tailoring along with simple styles which could truly be considered basic, were
so impressive, that they made an everlasting impression on the applauding
audience.
The famed Kashmir embroidery
appeared on boleros, waistcoats, and edges of swirling kurtas, bundis,
tunics, cholis, cropped tops,
sherwanis, and dupattas. The wide Patiala salwars, the elephant pants, the
flowing palazzos and the cowled pants matched perfectly with the smocks,
tunics, kurtas, and jackets.
The saris with
ornate borders at times split into velvet and net with shimmering edges were
teamed with long sleeved embroidered cholis.
The gleaming velvet smocks with embellished bodices and Patiala salwars,
the cute scaled down versions of the same for the young boys and girls, ensured
that the collection will be a sure fire seller anywhere around the globe.
Detailing was restricted to rows of tiny buttons down the front and the
occasional Sunderban floral print appeared on men’s churidars, dupattas or
saris leaving the majority of the show in solid monotones.
For sheer drama
style and immense commercial viability in sales the 48 creations by Sabyasachi
Mukherjee left the audience breathless and will thrill retailers as they will
fly off the racks within minutes.
Sumitra Puri