Dhaka’s feminine sartorial touch

Ace Delhi-based designer Rina Dhaka’s characteristic glamorous touches were visible in her collection at the recent Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2011. Dhaka dazzled the audience with the utterly feminine creations she is known for. The colors were a symphony of delicate hues as plum, pink, lilac and acidic sky blue glided down the ramp. Chic contemporary styles were revealed with a hint of Indo-West chic. Skirts and tops were displayed with feather light dupattas, while swinging katori hand embroidered tunics were teamed with embossed skirts. Sheer long skirts skimmed the floor gracefully and seductive off shoulder blouses made great fashion statements. Gotta work, plisse and metallics, were an unusual mix; while tulle and lace were used lavishly with intricate sitara work.

The collection was like a delicate dream with sheer fabrics as they floated down the ramp. The silver plisse tissue mermaid skirt with kimono embroidered tulle top, the crushed embossed peplum style kurtas with piping, the utterly pretty lace floral tunics, off-shoulder corset kurtas with pure silver leaf motif, the innovative honey comb scalloped fitted hand embroidered tulle set and the champagne tulle will-power creation with chikankari were poetic ensembles. Bringing in just four saris in Chantilly and lame, Dhaka emphasized the pallav with embroidery or gave the cholis intricate bead work to make a striking impact on the catwalk.

Bollywood actor, Sonal Chauhan was the show stopper. She wore an ensemble of plisse dot gota work skirt with a matching corset. Dhaka’s latest collection has some definite fashion directions that will delight the connoisseurs who want to add feminine sartorial touches to their wardrobes.