Drawing inspiration from the garment that’s synonymous with the Indian woman, Kapur went so deep into her research, that the drapes and pleats of the sari started resonating with the subculture of punk, driven from the never-ending quest of establishing individuality, originality and a DIY spirit that defined the 70’s punk era. The Pallus became hoodies, the hint of the sari waist and the back became the tears and slashes that were associated with punk.

The clothes also featured mesh panels that were laser cut to form Mughal Jali inspired motifs. The color palette was mainly soothing neutrals with a some blues and pinks thrown in sparingly. Fabrics used in the collection were majorly crepes and georgettes, which were accentuated with strips of patent leather.

Though we’re not sure if the sporty sari will stick around as a classic wardrobe item, but we are super glad for its refreshing break of monotony! With every new season comes a lot of different new versions of the classic Sari, but we have to say… 431-88 by Shweta Kapur’s version was the best one we saw in a long time.

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Image Credits: Ishtailista by Abhimanyu Singh Rathore

Hemant & Nandita – The creative duo brought back bold retro florals and strappy gladiator sandals this season with their cheerful collection. Featuring boxy silhouettes, crocheted fabrics and colorful prints, we wouldn’t be too off the mark if we said that this collection brought to ramp summer itself! We just can’t decide what we loved more – the wide belted, wide legged jumpsuit or the breezy shirtdress and shrug outfit! We’ll be giving this collection a decided two thumbs up then.

Not So Serious by Pallavi Mohan – Another one of our runway favorites from AIFW was Pallavi Mohan’s range of summer clothing for her label Not So Serious. Her collection featured fun, quirky pieces with a dash of sporty. The colors were predominantly playful pastels, though darker shades (slate grey specifically) put in a graceful appearance too. Mohan’s play with geometric shapes in glittery textures and her use of see through outerwear totally won us! You can bet we’ll be making some space in our closets for this one.

Frou Frou by Archana Rao – Designer Archana Rao seems to have worked her magic yet again! Sublime fabrics, extremely pretty embroideries, soothing nudes and girly pinks, and elegant figure enhancing silhouettes – these about sum up the entire spring/ summer 2016 collection for Frou Frou. It was all things graceful and charming, with excellent craftsmanship notwithstanding. We love!

Nikhita Tandon – Sizzling body hugging numbers and cut-out dresses were seen on the runway for Nikhita Tandon. White was the dominant color and silhouettes were structured and contoured. We were especially impressed with the strategically placed cuts-outs that gave the outfits a sensual air.

Check back in soon, because we have more AIFW SS16 highlights to dish out! In the meanwhile, you can tell us about your runway favorites in the comments below!

With designer name brands and world famous models as their muse, the show had something for everyone. Celebrating Fall and Winter fashion for the seasons to come, the show surely had some highlight moments. Brands like New York Life, B Michaels, Ralph Lauren brought their living catalogs to help us look chic even when we find snow on our boots.

Looking at the collections, we can only admire the inspiration, creation and attention to detail poured in by the designers. The awe-inspiring ensembles had fashion mavens all around the world talking. But, if you feel unsure about being able to rock them, let’s take a look at some of these trend setting styles that are easy to incorporate in your daily lifestyle.

Turtlenecks

The 90’s are back and for good. Not only seen as a great layering piece but a stunner element on its own. This runway favorite can be easily added under any outerwear, to have a chic style statement added to your garb. Pair it with a long skirt, when in doubt for the cool days.

 Big Collars

This old Hollywood glam is making a big comeback just around the shoulder, although structured, the collars are perfect for adding or losing layers when you are trying to brave the season. In a blazer, coat or vest, the style is never felt to be too overpowering.

 Gold

The one fashion trend that’s immortal-GOLD. Whether you love it in jewelry or on your own runway, Gold has a way to impress without the effort. Make this metallic trend the star of your clothing, by pairing t with black and other neutrals.

 Casual Glamour

If you like to maintain a subtle yet glam persona, chances are your wardrobe is full of some casual everyday clothing and some party wear for occasions. NYFW2015 merged these polars. Adding the right amount of sequins and bling to give the casual clothing an edge, is as easy as it sounds. Give your outfit, the right amount of  “girly” with this new trend.

 Deep “V” Neckline

Contrary to popular fashion rules, the designers pushed the envelope with deep necklines and high slits in the long dress. We are loving this trend, for the versatility and variety it brings to the climate governed outfit.

 Long Coats

If you too have a classic coat, that doubles as a statement piece; you are already half way there. As most stylists would tell you, this is a must have fall element. The bold choice, makes it a unique choice and the practicality of it, lets you pair it with innumerable outfit options. Whether it’s bright colored, fur coat, cape style or vest, make sure you are comfortable and love yourself in it.

 Mens-wear inspired

Androgynous clothing has seen its fair share of trend setting styles. The same was showcased by designers like Ralph Lauren. The fashion element can be easily incorporated into office or formal wear. Another way to expand your wardrobe, and take some clothing off your guys closet. Who wouldn’t love that?

 Bigger than your size

No need to get your clothing altered, we get the message loud and clear. The runway brought some great flair to ill-fitting, over the top size dresses, that were inspiring as they were intriguing.

 Modern Head-wear

Gone are the days of hoodies and beanie caps for fall. The fashion week taught us to flaunt our cowboy side, with wide edge hats paired with sleek pants. We are definitely loving this new take on the head-wear.

Tell us your fashion favs from the NYFW 2015 in the comments below.

1. Head to Toe Prints – Quirky all-over prints are big this season. Think lots of colors coming together to create intriguing prints. Many designers like Kristy De Cunha, Masaba Gupta, Siddharth Bansal and Urvashi Joneja showcased to-die-for statement prints any girl would want to own. Opt for light and pastel shades to keep it subtle and stylish, if loud color prints are overwhelming to you.

Masaba

Urvashi Joneja

2. Dhoti Pants – The one trend that stood out on the LFW runway was the stylish dhoti pants. From a cropped knee length to chic ankle lengths, these were everywhere. You can pair them with cropped tops, short kurtis and even maxi tops that open down the front.

Payal Singhal

3. Monochrome Prints – This is another trend that seems here for the long haul. It was one of the biggest trends this season and many designers like AM:PM, Ilk, Payal Singhal, Tarun Tahiliani amongst others showcased a lot of monochrome. It is very easy to carry off the trend. Just remember to add some color with your shoes, accessories or even your lipstick to keep the outfit interesting.

Ilk

Tarun Tahiliani

4. Gold – And the “new black” for this season is Gold. Gold embroideries on white or black made for the most amazing festive outfits. While Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla went all out and made flapper style gold dresses, designers like Ritu Kumar, Gaurang, Anita Dongre and Sonal Verma had a more minimalist use of gold. If you are not someone who loves too much bling, wear gold accessories instead. A statement neck piece, sequinned bag or a golden belt or even matte gold shoes will add to your outfit.

Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla

Ritu Kumar

5. Sheer – The runway featured a lot of see-through fabrics this season. Designers like Namrata Joshipura, Nikhil Thampi and Monisha Jaising used a lot of sheer in their collection. If you’re not willing to go too daring, you can always opt for tops and dresses with sheer sleeves and backs.

Nikhil Thampi

Monisha Jaising

6. Kimono Capes – From long colorful capes to monochrome floor length kimonos, they are all really big right now. The best part is they hide the extra flab and make you look oh-so-stylish. The collections of Arunima Majhi, ILK and Sreejith Jeevan saw a lot of kimono style jackets.

Pinnacle by Shruti Sancheti

ROUKA by Shreejith Jeevan

7. Floral Textures – It seems like florals will never go out of fashion. Be it spring-summer or autumn-winter, you will always looks good in pretty florals. Designers like Nachiket Barve, Neeta Lulla, Narendra Kumar used florals liberally in their collections.

Nachiket Barve

Narendra Kumar

8. Candy Pastels – Loud colors are out the window this season and so are neons. Bid them adieu and bring home pretty pastels instead, especially for your ethnic wear. Try to wear two to three pastel shades at the same time to add life to your look.

Narendra Kumar

Divya Reddy

Anushree Reddy

9. Stylized Saris – As usual, many designers tried to redefine the sari by bringing palazzo pants, dhoti pants and even churidaars into the picture. From AM:PM to Ritu Kumar and Swati Vijaivargie, designers did wonders with the classic sari. You can definitely go for a stylized sari look this wedding season!

Ritu Kumar

Myoho

Rinku Sobti

10. Slit Sleeves – Buy yourself an outfit with slit sleeves, if you want to be in the running for Fashionista of the Year! It is one of the most prominent trends this season. Designer Anita Dongre, Ridhi Mehra and many others featured this trend in their collection. Avoid it altogether if you have way too skinny wrists.

Nikhil Thampi

Anita Dongre Grassroot

11. Maxi Tops – Maxi tops were seen dominating the runway this season and will make it big soon on the streets. The best part about them is that they can be worn by women of any shape and size, with any style of pants and will always look stylish. Designers and brands like AM:PM, Antar-Agni, and Sangria had the maxi top trend ruling their collections.

Antar-Agni

AM:PM by Ankur and Priyanka Modi

12. Layering – Designers like Sreejith Jeevan, Swati Vijaivargie, and [Ka][Sha] amongst others, featured the layering trend predominantly in their collection. Just remember not to go too overboard with it, otherwise you will end up with a bulky look.

Ka Sha by Karishma Shahni

13. Earthy Neutrals – Subdued shades were seen everywhere this season, and predominant among them were earthy neutral tones. Colors like light browns, greys, and black are really ruling the ramp, if collections like Antar-Agni and Stephany D’Souza are anything to go by.

Theorem by Nitin Chawla

14. Monotone Outfits – Dress yourself in one color from head to toe this season, because the monotone trend is on the rise, especially when it comes to festive traditional wear.

Soumitra

Tells us in the comments section below what you thought of this season’s Lakme Fashion Week collections!

Jewelry brand Phyllis+Rosie’s exclusive capsule collection for Calypso St. Barth is the perfect answer to layering-up idyllic summertime jewelry pieces. Launched in 2014 by designer Alana Blank, Phyllis+Rosie is a fresh new jewelry design company that pioneers in beautiful and easy-to-wear pieces. The timeless yet edgy aesthetic makes this brand the cool “It girl” of versatile jewelry, sealing its status as the quintessential partner for the high-end, bohemian-luxe Calypso.

It was fishy business at the maison of Van Cleef & Arpels who showed off their Carpe Koi high jewellery bracelet at this year’s launch. Set with 8,000 stones, including diamonds, tourmalines, yellow sapphires and juicy garnets, this one-of-a-kind bejeweled fish wraps around the wrist. The Carpe Koï bracelet combines all of the strengths of the Parisian jewelry—design, craftsmanship, the use rare gems in unique combinations, and magnificent storytelling.

The latest collection by Boucheron, called Bleu de Jodhpur, is a tribute to the Blue City created under the high patronage of the Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Marwar-Jodhpur, the first offering of its kind for the house. Combining traditional Indian techniques and materials with the house’s own heritage, The collection offered up several remarkable pieces, such as the Mendhi brooch-necklace and a reversible necklace of diamond-set Makrana marble—the same as was used to build the Taj Mahal—on one side and crystal inlaid with diamonds and sapphires on the other.

Chopard has the honor and laurel of having recently been made an official haute joaillerie member of the very French, very official Fédération Française de la Couture, joining just eight other high jewelry maisons who can claim such a position. Well deserved too, as the extraordinary Peacock earrings from the Animal World collection prove. Set in white gold and titanium, this feathered pair boasts in full glory, bursts of diamond beads, sapphires and amethysts, with brilliant Paraiba tourmaline drops suspended from their tails. You could wear a potato sac for a dress and still look the part when wearing them, they’re that glamorous.

Chanel makes no bones about its legacy, endlessly reinventing the symbols beloved of Coco Chanel, and the new collection is a sweetly concise riff on the foursome amalgamation of these. Drawing immense inhalation for nature, Les Intemporels de Chanel takes the comet, the lion, the camelia and the ribbon as its inspiration, and sticks to color palette of near uniform black and white, except for a splash of color via two ribbon-inspired cocktail rings sporting a blue and a pink sapphire. But the camelia pieces make the best use of the monochromatic look, with bold black spinels standing out against white diamonds and pearls as they outline the flowers’ petals.

The well known French company, Cartier released a new jewelry collection, with extreme focus on sophistication. The immediate inspiration coming from oriental sources. Collection L’Odyssee de Cartier was envisioned to create motives from Indian, Chinese and African cultures. Ethnic motives were created by the brand by creatively incorporating golden topazes, pearls and orange tourmalines, all throughout its collection.

In addition to its major launch for Fall, the Opéra line, which was unveiled during couture week, Buccellati presented a white gold rigato-engraved cuff with a nearly 114-carat moonstone, one of the last pieces designed by the late Gianmaria Buccellati. The house also showed 50 band rings, all different, with colorful center stones. Meanwhile, the Pegasus-inspired wing-shaped earrings that hook over the ear demonstrated the emerging creative influence of Lucrezia Buccellati, Gianmaria’s granddaughter and the house’s fourth-generation designer.

The 29-piece Secrets by Harry Winston collection packs a few surprises. The flexible and very diverse Secret Combination necklace can be worn seven different ways, for example, while the pieces in the Secret Wonder collection have two faces: one in diamonds, the other in sapphires, diamonds, and aquamarines.

Pre-Autumn 2015,The main inspiration brain wave behind, the magnificent jewelry collection from Pandora. This season’s ode made to nature’s sculptural forms, motifs and contrasting textures is lit up with luminous iridescence, golden glows and monochrome playfulness.

Piaget takes its inspiration from this great diversity for its new high jewelry collection: “Secrets & Lights – A Mythical Journey by Piaget.”The collection was revealed a week ago during the haute couture shows in Paris. The Swiss luxury brand created 94 jewels using an assortment of colorful gems combined with diamonds and gold to once again bring back this cultural mix. However, the most talked about and   demanding attention was perhaps two of the most legendary cities along the 4,000-mile trade route: Venice and Samarkand.

We will not blame you, if you come again and again to marvel at these beauties. We promise to keep you updated with more recent collections for you to ogle at.