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In summer, you can’t not love wearing sweet floral prints. They’re easy to do and look individualistic. Also, getting the prints right is not rocket science. Always pair them with basics or, if you’re bold enough, team them with clashing prints like stripes and digitalised for that unique statement
Desi designer match:
Vineet Bahl’s elegant prints in English rose make for an effective take on the trend.
International ID:
The best was Prada (picture right), new name on the block is Mary Katrantzou and then there was Isaac Mizrahi, Jean Paul Gaultier and Marni, who brought new drama to the idea of wearing prints.
On sonika:
Shorts, floral and printed top, all from Gas
Make-up & Hair: nabin
Pictures: pabitra das
Location courtesy: The tollygunge club
That 70s show
The sexiest way to do 70s is by wearing a big men’s shirt with the ‘it’ skirt, a great hobo and peep- toes. Wear your hair up or loOse with beach waves, luminous skin and nude lips
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Desi designer match:
Ashish Soni’s mix of black, white and monochrome in crisp fabrics was sprinkled with a mod ’70s twist.
International ID:
Marc Jacobs
On priyanka:
Cotton blouse, Promod; Skirt, Mango; Stilettos, Aldo; Bangles, Bombaim; Sling bag, Bombaim; Rose-tinted frames, Sabyasachi
Make-up & Hair: Nabin
Pictures: Pabitra Das
Location courtesy: The tollygunge club
White wonder
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It’s best when worn simple and chic. go for an experimental silhouette rather than a safe option. Nude heels, a tasseled handbag, pulled-back hair — and you’re all set to look ethereal in white
Desi designer match:
Rajesh Pratap Singh’s mannish trousers and blazer, Abraham & Thakore’s mix with acid neon brights and Celldsgn’s mix of ecru with whites.
International ID:
Dolce & Gabbana delicate lace and cutwork details . The god of simplicity, Calvin Klein, designed the cleverest collection of whites. Dries Van Noten paired his favourites with a mix of prints and texture.
On priyanka:
Jumpsuit, Sabbah Sharma at Bombaim; Cuff, Amrapali; Peep-toes, Nine West
Make-up & Hair: Nabin
Pictures: Pabitra Das
Location courtesy: The tollygunge club
Pretty in pastels
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It’s spring and it’s time for all things sweet and delicate. pastels are soothing, sober and oh-so-sexy at the same time. if you don’t want to look too sugar-coated, add a hint of steel. slip on a biker jacket!
Desi designer match:
Not So Serious by Pallavi Mohan.
International ID:
The ultimate word in romance — Valentino — did some of the most coveted dresses of the season in sheer nudes with black pearl detailing.
On sonika:
Wrap, promod; jeans, GAS; necklace and ring, amrapali;
Make-up and Hair: Nabin
Pictures: Oabitra Das
Location courtesy: The tollygunge club
Colour blocking
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No matter who touts that colour is big or who is colour blocking, the idea is to team brights with the basics like neutral colours and easy wardrobe essentials. A simple pair of shorts or a nude skirt will do the trick. A simple acid bright handbag or coloured footwear is enough to get it right. The key is to not take the trend too literally.
Desi designer match:
Nachiket Barve’s subtle take on mixing colours in fluid silhouettes.
International ID:
Gucci’s collection of saturated evening colours styled in slick suits with an Oriental touch. Louis Vuitton’s Oriental drama (picture top) was the most exciting look.
On priyanka:
Silk one-shoulder blouse, Morphe from 85 Lansdowne; Shorts, Promod; magenta wrap top (draped on shoulder), kiran uttam ghosh from 85 Lansdowne; Earrings, stylist’s own; Stilettos, Aldo
On sonika:
Full sleeves top, Mango; Waistcoat jacket, Ritu Kumar; Denims, Gas; Stilettos, Nine West
Make-up & Hair: Nabin
Pictures: pabitra das
Location courtesy: The tollygunge club
