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@Anvita
I APPAREL I
August 2019
2018
Last year, 10 designers presented their lines
nes
with six especially being at the fore. Anvita a
Sharma’s Two Point Two believes in creations
tions
that are off the beaten track. Ayushman Mitra’s
Bobo Calcutta, with its extensive use of prints
and embroideries, has become nothing short of a
kitschy story for the unisex dresser. Mohammed
Mazhar’s oft-white creations with eye-catching,
rustic embellishments inspired by everyday life have
turned his garments into regulars on the racks of
fashion stores all over India. Shweta Gupta works
with textured creations in chanderi and merino
wool in shades of grey with smocking and fabric
manipulation. Half-Indian and half-Norwegian
Helena Bajaj Larsen is making inroads into the
Indian fashion world with her beguiling prints and
intricate constructions. Yadvi Agarwal’s Yavi offers
garments crafted from indigenous, traditional
textiles with powerful motifs. Q
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2017
From the 10 nominees in 2017, seven labels are
now making an impact on the fashion world. Akshat
Bansal’s Bloni prefers black and white as the colour
palette, with indigenous crafts as well as fabrics
that present unisex silhouettes. Sumiran Kabir
Chawla’s Anaam fervently promotes gender-neutral
clothing. Saaksha & Kinni by Saaksha Parekh and
Kinnari Kamat is known for its dazzling prints and
colourful fabrics, which has brought their label into
the limelight. Nakita Singh’s layered, fringed midis,
and stylish skirts make for great offerings. Poochki
by Ishanee Mukherjee and Anirudh Chawla attracted
immediate interest with its quaint, playful name
as well as its line of printed, relaxed silhouettes.
Soumodeep Dutta’s interesting constructions of
reverse silhouettes are innovative too. The Pot Plant
by Resham Karmchandani and Sanya Suri focuses
on upcycling and fuss-free fashion, which has made
the eco-conscious label much sought-after.