Babita Malkani

Babita wowed with her eclectic designs that showed both an immense sense of creativity and vision. Following her brief of: “Urban Nomad-ism, she showcased an array of garments ranging from asymmetric dresses, maxis, throws, fusion wear and saris.

 

According to Babita her main source of inspiration derived from the raw earthiness of bushmen from remote areas within Tanzania and Zanzibar. This affinity towards urbanism was expressed through a colour palette, flowing from tangerine, aqua and deep blue. Jumpsuits, one shoulder dresses and palazzo pants were spiced up with different dying techniques. These conjured up an array of textures. The designer used pattern rope dye, corded tie-dye as well as bottle bleach dye. To top of her Nomadic theme, some garments were worked in an African patchwork.

 Drashta Sarvaiya

White, nude, yellow, mauve, purple, peach and blue; remind you of anyone? Kustav Klimt maybe!? This collection was based on paintings by none other than the latter. The sumptuousness of his paintings weren´t just reflected with the colour palette but also by the gorgeous fabrics. Drashta used light brocades crowned with delicate floral motifs which were topped off with double georgettes and crepe. Added to this luxury were crystal, gold and floral raffia embellishments. This elegant collection created a signature look with pieces having the peplum waist as their main focal point. This collection will translate seamlessly worldwide.

 

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Article by Anna Jolly

Images courtesy of Lakmé India Fashion Week