By Rashmi Hemrajani
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Photograph: Courtesy Shivan & Narresh |
Redefining
resort-wear in India has seen designers Shivan and Narresh graduate from experimenting
with sombre shades to bringing design innovations to the forefront...
If its beach-wear,
it has to be Shivan & Narresh from India. The Delhi-based designers have
just showcased their ‘ZIP’ collection at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week held
in Delhi, which has raised the bar on the artistic language of abstract expressionist
Barnett Newman, conversed with his ideology of colour fields and the use of
hued zips to define spatial structures.
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It is indeed
commendable that the designers have brought about a revolution of sorts by
making swimwear sexy and a part of mainstream wardrobes in India; something
unimaginable, until recently, by the Indian fashion fraternity. The
accomplishment is attributed to a simple approach to what the Indian woman at
various stages of life, at various ages, desires and can conform to, as an
integrated part of her wardrobe.
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Photograph: Courtesy Shivan & Narresh |
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Photograph: Courtesy Shivan & Narresh |
From beach-wear,
resort-wear dresses to the Lycra sari, the designers’ transformation of the
traditional Indian sari has come to be known as the ‘swimsuit or the bikini sari’.
Their invention of variations of a pre-stitched Lycra sari, season after season
has redefined the sari as even sexier attire. Needless to say, Indian
celebrities and Bollywood divas have applauded and popularised them.
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Photograph: Courtesy Shivan & Narresh |
Blessed with a
unique signature style that is bold, confident and sophisticated, the designer
duo’s brand is underlined by flawless lines, undisputed eye for detail and sheer
style. The brand is an answer to the wardrobe of a woman out on a pool, beach,
resort, cruise or spa holiday. The mantra is self-confidence at a new
level.
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Cited as one of
their best collections till date, has been ‘Gynoid’ - a glimpse into their
imagination, where they focussed on portraying the image of a modern Indian
woman, who took over the cold hued world with her vibrant appearance dominated
by a colour palette of coral, sea green and turquoise fused with sombre mauves,
nudes and lace.
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Photograph: Courtesy lakmefashionweek.co.in |
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Photograph: Courtesy Shivan & Narresh |
Taking elephant
steps in the resort-wear segment, also fashioning gowns and saris, the
designers are marching ahead to make a permanent mark on the global fashion map
with their sensitive approach to impeccable girly-womanly style.
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ReplyDeleteGreat design concepts. I could sell it.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that it has a soft hand. Love the colour combos and the draped effect.
It gives it a very classic yet elegant look. Nicely done.
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