Apparel September 2019 Apparel September 2019 issue | Page 42

“THE OVE
OVERSIZED TREND
THIS AUTUMN
AUT
WINTER
SEASON COMES WITH
OODLES OF STYLING
OPPORTUNITIES AND
OPPORT
SILHOUETTES
SILHOUE
E
TO PLAY
AROUND
A
ROUND WITH.”
season of the year, autumn, Khizan is a modern-
day rendition of festive wear that is designed
with plush fabrics and contemporary silhouettes
against the backdrop of rich seasonal colors. It
also features intricate threadwork, beadwork, and
sequin detailing.” Ravissant is another label on the
ethnic radar, whose handcrafted Autumn Winter
collection reflects contemporary sensibilities
coupled with an interplay of elegant silhouettes
and colours. Malini Chawla Saigal, Mompreneur
and COO, Ravissant, says, “Our recent collection
plays a lot with colours and textures. From a
yellow gold, rolling peach, and khaki to a ruby red
and ocean blue, all colours are complemented by
traditional handwork and embroidery techniques.
Some fabrics used for the collection are chiffon,
tussar silk, linen silk, and jamdani, along with
details such as stitched pleats.”
Designer Pooja Shroff adds, “The oversized
trend this Autumn Winter season comes with
oodles of styling opportunities and silhouettes to
play around with. Our recent collection, Resist-
Aur-Dye, lends silhouettes that can be styled in
many different ways and are perfect to wear in the
upcoming festive season.”
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When it comes to dark colours and bold
accents—which are the ruling essentials of the
season—streetwear and sportswear are not too
far behind. Sachin Sahni, CEO, Alma Mater, says,
“Purple is going to be the most trending colour
in Autumn Winter 2019. Cotton being a natural
fabric is perfect for the season as it keeps the
body comfortably warm in cold weather. Fleece,
too, is going to take centre stage this season,
with many top global fashion brands offering
fleece jackets in their collections.”
Chequered patterns, too, are a big hit this
season. Be it coordinated or contrasting, the
look has been adopted by both international
and Indian fashion designers. Hemant Sagar,
CEO and Co-founder, Genes Lecoanet Hemant,
says, “Like all other trends from the ’90s that are
making a comeback, sparkles and sequins—in
everything from women’s joggers and evening
gowns to men’s blazers and pants—are being
heavily featured by brands this season to evoke
major nostalgia. Our ‘Cinema of Genes’ collection
puts its own spin on these trends by enhancing
coordinated chequers with structured yet
oversized silhouettes—a nod to the power suit.
An array of maxi skirts, crop tops, long tunics
with bias-cut inners skimming the floor, along
with shimmering tissue jackets combined with
dresses or tunics, and palazzos are in this
season. Poonam Bhagat, Designer, Taika, says,
“Gold tissue appliqués of big floral patterns on
voluminous, high-waisted skirts can be paired
with sheer organza tops with sequined floral
motifs or capes. The resulting look is resplendent
without being opulent.”
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