away from the traditional demure bridal wear designs, designer Anamika Khanna's bridal collection was all about sharp cuts and smart silhouettes. While traditional colours such as gold were used aplenty, Khanna also dared to experiment with black like in this design alongside.
Moving away from the traditional demure bridal wear designs, designer
Anamika Khanna's bridal collection was all about sharp cuts and smart silhouettes. While traditional colours such as gold were used aplenty, Khanna also dared to experiment with black like in this design alongside.
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Leggings and jackets ruled the Delhi-based designer's collection that used the Indian Maharaja living in a contemporary world as a point of reference.
Khanna's use of gold and silver though liberal was not 'blingy', a word often associated with the two colours. She opted for softer hues lending her designs a contemporary touch.
What is a bridal collection without red? The traditional
sharara however gets a modern twist with a dash of black.
A tank top teamed with a pair of leggings and a pair of golden wedges? Now that's a new-age bride for you! Wonder what the in-laws have to say?
Netted leggings and an asymmetrical bottom in black contrasts the well-defined top in white. Yet again not the traditional colours (or silhouettes) for an Indian bride.
A long flowy skirt with lace teamed with a well-defined jacket makes for a clean silhouette.
Anamika Khanna showcased her S/S 2010 collection with the edgy and eclectic taking on Indian sensibilities and craft. The collection is dedicated to a woman who knows her mind and is thus represented by black and white contrasts. She is what makes the garment, the garment is not her. She is non-traditional with the sari worn over pants, treats expensive with nonchalance and has the courage to finally wear her fully crafted jacket in tatters.
Feminism is prevalent even though the silhouettes are fluid yet bold. Silhouettes showcased broad pants, skinny leggings, short jacket, summer coat and blazer. Dresses were seen taking many forms, mainly transforming into slip dress, coat dress, wrap dress besides the evergreen shift dress.
The ensemble was embodied with layers, pin tucks, cutouts, handcrafted appliqus and zardozi, crushed chiffons, organza, and nets. The collection showed handcrafted elements of Zarikota gold, print and beaten zardozi, and deconstruction and distortion of every beautiful embroidery.
The sarees were in solid colours with sheer imparting a glamorous persona. A touch of copper border added the sheen. Muslins, chiffons and summer silks were crumpled in every form. Khanna has used calico prints in her collection
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