WIFW: Nida Mahmood to focus on India’s rich textiles

Designer Nida Mahmood will focus on textiles from various

regions of India for her designs to be presented at the autumn-winter edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW), starting March 13, 2013. “The collection is a melange of textiles from various regions of India. Beautiful weaves from Narayanpet in Andhra Pradesh, rich Tussars from Bhagalpur, exotic silks and some modern fabrics form the backbone of the collection,” says Mahmood.

The designer has also used modern interpretation of various old-age techniques. “Techniques used are Kantha from Bengal, Daboo printing from Rajasthan and some modern interpretations of these techniques garnished with the quirks of India. Prints take an interesting turn marrying the softness of Indian imagery in a steampunk fashion,” she added.

Her line is called ‘The Adventures of Capt. Must! Qalandar’. Sharing the idea behind the unique name, Mahmood said, “The collection revolves around the traveller who travels through time and space on his time machine called VDO Gaga.”

The collection will comprise of biker jackets, slouchy pants in various silhouettes, easy shirts and bohemian tops, loose kurtas and dresses. The designer has used different varieties of silk, georgette and handloom textiles in shades of blue, green, orange, yellow, grey and red.