Apparel August 2019 Apparel August 2019 issue | Page 100

I APPAREL I August 2019 2014 The year 2014 saw 12 names, of which six have particularly been making news. Kerala-based Sreejith Jeevan’s Rouka has been a hit, what with its lovely fabrics from his home state. Ujjawal Dubey’s Antar-Agni i created a new format for menswear, what with asymmetrical silhouettes, drapes, and styles, which later translated into womenswear. Neha Agarwal’s colourful creations are quite eye-catching and Anuj Bhutani’s stark, simple lines have earned him a fashion following that prefers simple, minimalistic garments. Dhruv Kapoor’s designing skills—which he acquired from Istituto Marangoni, Milan—have found a cult following. Kristy De Cunha crafts amazing prints and fantasy cuts are soaked in buoyancy, and are most favoured as holiday and resort wear. @Ujjawal @Debashri 2013 Armaan Randhawa’s arresting styles, which have a unisex appeal, are colourful and trendy; Rixi Bhatia and Jayesh Sachdev’s label, Quirk Box, carry exciting print stories, while Debashri Samanta’s Indian and fusion creations, too, are making waves. 94 2012 Once again, from a total of 14 names, Aniket Satam’s trendy womenswear won the designer a stint at Istituto Marangoni, Milan, while Asa Kazingmei’s extreme, grungy menswear in leather and denim has a strong male following. Sneha Arora’s carefully constructed womenswear offers unconventional clothes that follow adventurous inspirations. Yogesh Chaudhary’s interplay of fabrics make for interesting fashion statements. Ilk by Shikha Grover and Vinita Adhikari feature exquisite detailing with clever, nimble twists of threads.