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In that context, there different kinds of weather inside of 24 exists a perfect parallel between this hours in Spring.” Dinaz Madhukar 3 Dhwani Tayal Gayatri V Arora Ketan Arora Lastme Duo Parul Nanda Pranav Malhotra DLF EMPORIO – THE SPRING SUMMER ISSUE 2018 Priya Adhikari 86 Rableen Virdi STYLE CHECK Sahil Chawla CONTENTS 20 The summer sizzle Shashank Thapliyal 29 Toddler trend Shehely Karmokar 41 The gentleman’s design file Shretu Kansal 50 In sync with the season 55 Perfectly detailed 62 Ornate bijouterie 65 Luxuriously appointed 72 Handpicked selection 74 TREND ALERT IN SYNC WITH THE TIME TO PUT HAPPY VIBE THE ROCKS ON THE FRESHEST DESIGNS DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S FROM THE BIGGEST COUTURIERS BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE FRESH CUT COVETED! 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The motifs are season we will toy with gold and silver revolves and rotates also the embodiment of Dongre’s floral and botanicals with birds.” sequins but mute them out. The look with as much zeal and core passion - to design clothes Think pretty dresses, pleated midi will be rich, yet antique, gloriously Fregularity as the Earth to keep that are beautiful, sustainable and skirts, jumpsuits, wrap tops, long line coming together with classical French the connoisseur and the fashion hold a purpose. jackets, tunics and crop tops. knots and thread embroidery.” fraternity ticking. No matter how Says the couturier, “Even though For its Fall-Winter 2017 showing much you escape the tide of the we map trends, I believe every ABOUT IVORY AND GREY last year, the label presented a trends and evade fashion from designer should stand out for Known for their luxury pret and collection that played with royal blues, owning you, here we can safely showcasing a distinct aesthetic. I opulent bridal couture, Ashima Leena teal and cyan. “We like making trends admit that there is nothing more am inspired by all things Indian, is all set to present some beautiful hues instead of following them. This season spectacular than turning up the especially by Rajasthan. Also, my this season in the upcoming fashion the predominant hues will be red, sartorial knobs in sync with the heart lies with the women artisans weeks. Says Leena Singh, “Indian purple, lemon-mustard, ivory and grey. style calendar. Because, remember. in villages who are the custodians fashion has always used shimmer and The pastels will offset the reds and It’s always better to be right about of ancient crafts. Anita Dongre sparkle generously because we love the brighter tones.” The ace designer in her the trends and wrong about the Grassroot is all about my goal to shine. Be it Swarovski or sequins, the latest has conjured an opulent twist implementation than the other way create design that sustains the country’s indigenous craftsmanship by interweaving motifs that adorn the around. However, to make things crafts, does good for them and the deftly balances colours with glitter. But, architectural realms of Khiva. smooth, we alert you about the top planet. I have used light pastels picks from the 2018 runway that and embellished with embroidery “ Indian fashion has always used shimmer and sparkle generously will segue fluidly into pool parties, and prints that are fresh and easy celebrations and soirees. on the eye.” because we love the shine. Be it Swarovski or sequins, the country’s To say sequins and sparkles will be a “Juxtaposing western trends and indigenous craftsmanship deftly balances colours with glitter" big deal in the first half of the year is an Indian outfits is catching on and this understatement. On the international is especially fascinating as it brings -Leena Singh runway we witnessed glitter prevailing together the best of both worlds. My in the spring summer collections of Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs right through to Gucci and Dior. Back home, the top designers have also decided to hop on to the glimmer bandwagon. Pastels such as lilac, lemon and duck egg blue will collaborate with bright red and vermillion. Consider it the season for subtle emphasis. Checks will be in, and with a predominant swagger. Balenciaga has brought out voluminous coats, Victoria Beckham went traditional and Burberry made sure that no one turns up without their caps. Our homegrown experts chart this season’s top trends and reveal what’s in their design closet. Tune in. SONGS OF SUMMER Summer is all about easy breezy silhouettes, opines Anita Dongre.