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BRAND NEW WHERE TO BUY: House of Sunil Mehra stores in New Delhi and Gurugram PRICE POINTS: R10,000/- onwards HANDMADE WONDERS Designer Gautam Gupta’s luxury prêt and fusion wear label GG has launched the Spring Summer 2019 collection for fashion lovers. The uber-chic label, which works mostly with handmade textiles crafted from various clusters in the country, uses mostly 3D embroidery, with its silhouettes and cuts being edgy and stylish. In this collection, too, a lot of silhouettes and cuts were played with. Structured jackets with skirts, dhotis and palazzos; asymmetrical tops paired with different styles; frills, layers, and drapes done in a few pieces for more flamboyance are present in this collection. The textiles used are chanderi, brocade, Benarasi georgette, kaitan silk, matka silk, muga georgette, !@MCG@MHŭgeorgette, ikat, and others. To give the collection structure, stiffer fabrics were used whereas for dhotis and drapes, fluid fabrics like modal satin and Benarasi georgettes were used. The line is a mix of pastels, festive, and nude shades, so colours such as pale blush, seedling green, fox blue to black, warm sand, arctic grey to peach, lilac rose, and snorkel blue are used. The collection uses laser-cut techniques and motifs and is accentuated with unconventional materials such as leather dori, jute dori, velvet yarn, and metals along with resham and aari. The intent was to give the collection a fresh look, so a KNSNEDWODQHLDMS@SHNMV@RCNMDNMSDWSHKDR Ű RUBESCENT REMINISCENCES Red has always been a colour with numerous meanings and titles associated to it. In the world of fashion, too, red is considered as a timeless classic. This experimental shade inspired designer Sunil Mehra to create a collection that is lively, and signifies strength and power. House of Sunil Mehra, a bespoke luxury designer house, known for its unconventional designs and approach to men’s fashion, launched its new line of menswear and accessories, titled, ‘Power of Red’. The collection is entirely awash in the colour red that signifies love, sensuality, power, passion, strength, and much more. The collection consists of tailored formal jackets and suits which feature exquisite designs and patterns that will make a statement without exaggeration. From double-breasted jackets to 3D line tuxedos, the collection has everything needed to complete a man’s wardrobe. The jackets and suits are made of 100 per cent-cotton, which lends them a sharp and refined fit. The range also encompasses accessories such as cufflinks, pocket squares, and bow ties that add a pop of colour to any outfit. It also features red wingtip brogues and loafers adorned with tassels and trendy RM@JDOQHMSR Ű WHERE TO BUY: GG store in New Delhi PRICE POINTS: R18,000–R45,000/- APPAREL I June 2019 I 99