Reviews by – Vanshika Garg
The collection was inspired by the honeybee and how their precious nectar parallels our own beauty and luxury, and the desire to succeed. This inspiration was translated into the collection in a very vivid and interesting manner.
The runway was lit with the high beat Nirvana song. The collection comprised of knife pleated skirts, tunics with bell sleeves, wide leg pants, straight leg pants and collared jumpsuits. Patterns and embellishments were used to add detailing to the collection. Extensive use of quelling was seen. Mimicking the circular dance of the bee, it involves thinly printed silvers of fabric wrapped and coiled. Variety of silk, tencel and tulle fabrics were seen being employed throughout the collection. The colour palette comprised of white colours such as lavender, baby blue, dusty white and chalk white. Very fluid hemlines were made use of. Nets were used to give a sensual appearance in a very subtle form. Sheer fabrics were used to add interesting layering to the garments. In keeping with the cellular theme, a part of the collection was developed from laser jacquards and hand smock squares. The outfits included floral prints, honeycomb meshes and geometric motifs standing in contrast to the organic shapes.
The overall collection paid homage to this humble insects, honeybee which are an inevitable part of the spring/summer season.
