Young talent on Jabong Stage

Ragini Ahuja under her label ‘Ikai’ showcased an enchanting collection at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. The designer presented dresses, skirts, kaftans, shorts, tunics, overcoats, blouses, loose jackets, trousers and cover-ups which could be paired together or worn as separates by those who like to tweak their look. The colour palette combined earthy tones with bold hues of indigo, poster blue, concrete grey, burnt brown, smoke black, peach kissed white, venom red, pale nude, deep plum and muted gold.

Designer duo Rixi Bhatia and Jayesh Sachdev showcased a flashy-trendy collection under their label ‘Quirkbox’ at Jabong Stage with the collection titled ‘Quirk-E-Sultanat’. The designers worked with softly structured silhouettes so as to balance out the bold and fun prints and comprised skirts, tunics, rompers, boyfriend jackets, tops, dresses, saris, lehengas and blazers.

The range offered shorts, trousers, vests, jackets and shirts for men. A vast colour palette for both sexes included bold tones of sky blue, wall white, pop orange, flamingo pink, bright indigo, rainforest green and purple. Carefully constructed and detailed, each piece was contoured with gathers, piping, colour blocking, unique prints which ranged from traditional motifs such as elephants to caricatures of Indian couples for a fresh, youthful appeal.

Sounia Gohil’s collection at Jabong Stage merged fashion with fiction and art with architecture. The collection called ‘La Bella Donna’ comprised structured tops, skirts, gowns, dresses, pants and sheer cover-ups in luxurious and stylish fabrics like cotton, net and lace. Fresh, edgy beach inspired shades of lilac, pistachio green, icy blue, ivory and cream helped give the collection a royal Indian traditional tone, and balanced out the western silhouettes. Staying true to the European Renaissance theme, the designer made sure that each piece was distinctive in cut, colour or form as she worked with textures to further fuel the international –Indian contemporary feel of her collection.

Under his label ‘Swagger by Saj’ Sajid Dhar showcased a sophisticated collection at Jabong Stage. Inspired by the culture and history of Kashmir along with the turning of seasons, the range infused western club elements with vintage glam undertones that gave each piece a distinct charm. The colour palette was regal, bold shades of ruby red, periwinkle blue, sultry silver, pigment black, winter grey, mustard, coral and nude. The silhouettes were feminine and free-flowing in the form of dresses and gowns that were versatile for any occasion. Soft fabrics like organza and shimmer material were used to give the collection an ethereal feminine flow while structured detailing in the form of delicate thread-work, beaded collars, shoulder accents and ornaments within the fabric made each piece as distinct as it was decadent.