Nikasha’s LFW collection inspired by Shergill sisters

Designer Nikasha Tawadey’s LFW 2015, collection is inspired by the renowned Amrita and Indira Shergill, both compellling figures of the 20th century
Fashion designer Nikasha Tawadey’s Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2015, collection is inspired by the renowned Shergill sisters – Amrita and Indira.
Talking about the collection, ‘Indira et Amrita’, Nikasha says, “This collection is an interpretation of the imagined life of the sisters - Indira et Amrita, had they been alive today.I am looking forward to showcase a visual representation of a whole new way of life - a life of progressive modernity, leisure and luxury.”
A fascinating combination of east and west comes together in Indira et Amrita. The designer has woven together the characteristics of both Amrita and Indira to create inspiring outfits. The predominant highlights of this collection include Art Deco elements like chic geometrical patterns to vintage lily of the valley, to scallops and cherry blossom prints.
Also noticeable are the extravagantly detailed elements like fringes and hand-embroidery brought to life using elegant crystals and pearls. The signature hand-embroidered crescent moon typical to the 1920’s beautifully blends in the collection.
The idea of adding a contemporary twist to vintage styles shines through the line of designs. This Winter/Festive collection is set to be the most desirable collection of the season with flamboyant colours that the designer is known for with silhouettes range from low waist flapper inspired jumpsuits to bias cut double tiered sari inspired tops, cowl pants with strappy tops, fringed kimono and gathered sharara pants. Artistic creations like the silk jersey draped sari skirt with an off shoulder drape top, brocade blouses with embroidered seams speak volumes about the background and thought behind this collection.
The dresses are accentuated with elegant head pieces, crystal encrusted clutches and other stand-out elements. These finishing touches are completed by Nikasha Pink accessories handcrafted with pearls, feathers, fringes, printed & embroidered fabric.
The imagined lives of two progressive women expressed in the form of fashion are going to be quite a visual delight to witness. Amrita was a woman way ahead of her times and one of India’s most compelling figures in the 20^th Century. While Indira, a quintessentially beautiful woman, was more traditionally rooted and was the sole companion Amrita’s turbulent and short life. This collection goes to explore the relationship and the dichotomy of their lives together and apart.