Numero Uno | Eco-Neutral
What: SS 19 collection of shirts for men
USP: The range comprises shirts with familiar fabrics, simple shapes and warm colours. The theme of the assortment advocates being close to nature, and the importance of sustainable living. The fabrics are textured, prints are bio-inspired and ditsy-floral and retro-geometric, accompanied by checks and stripes in pastel to bright colours. The shirts are made from blended fabrics like tencel-cotton, modal-cotton, linen-cotton and mélanges. In keeping with the theme, the colours are neutrals tones of beiges, greys and khakis and soft pastel peach, pink and pale blue.
The assortment also includes holiday inspired shirts with brighter pigmented colours, bright checks, horizontal stripes, tropical and beach prints and underwater marine inspired motifs. Fabrics are soft, fluid and blended suited for the warm weather.
The assemblage also features checks and plaids inspired from the Native American culture with patterns and colour combinations.
Price range: Rs 1,399 onwards
Available: Numero Uno stores in Delhi/NCR, UP, J&K, Punjab and online on numerounojeanswear.com
About Numero Uno: One of India’s first indigenously manufactured denim labels, Numero Uno, was incorporated in 1987. Over the years, Numero Uno has transformed into a dynamic and perceptive label for the youth. Today, it has the privilege of being one of the few power brands that fuses international trends, innovative fabrics, washes, treatments and accessible pricing.
Hidesign | Mon Amour
What: Collection of accessories for men and women
USP: Inspired by the heritage and the innovation of Pondicherry, the collection consists of structured evening and day bags and wallets with custom designed brass elements. The buckles on La Porte bags are an ode to the curves of the grills and the jewellery on Dumas bags pay tribute to the wrought iron lamp holders that dot the buildings on the French colonial streets of Pondicherry. The assortment comes in honey, nude, grey and midnight blue with accents in contrast colours of lobster orange, metallic and white.
Price: Rs 3,695 (bags), Rs 2,295 (wallets)
Available: Hidesign stores across India and online on hidesign.com
About Hidesign: Hidesign began as a leather goods manufacturer. It was started in 1978 by Dilip Kapur. The brand launched its first exclusive boutique in India in 1998 and has quickly grown to 84 exclusive stores and a distribution network in 23 countries that has placed its products in over 2,000 stores across the globe.
Sunil Mehra | Stripe Ardour
What: Collection of apparel for men
USP: With the focus on vertical stripes on jackets, blazers, waistcoats and full suits in the classic colours of black and blue, the range is made of silk and linen fabric.
Price: Rs 32,000 onwards (waistcoat), Rs 65,000 onwards (full suits/jackets)
Available: Sunil Mehra’s stores in New Delhi and Gurgaon
About Sunil Mehra: After starting his career in 1990, designer Sunil Mehra has gained unprecedented reputation for creating men’s garments. He is the only Indian menswear fashion designer who introduced a unique luxury clothing range inspired by the touch of spiritualism. His designer sensibilities vary between styles inspired by Krishna and donning functionality.
Anj | Courtyard of Colors
What: Festive-winter18 collection of apparel for women
USP: Inspired by the spectacular architectural marvel that is city palace-Jaipur, the range circles around the doorways in the inner courtyard called Pritam Niwas Chowk. The assortment consists of four colour stories that represent each gate. The Peacock Gate translates to the lavender and navy story, Lotus Gate to the pink and peach story, Rose Gate to the white/red and gold story and the Leheriya Gate to the lemon and sage story.
Price: Rs 15,999 onwards
Available: Anj’s store in Mumbai and online on anjkreations.com
About Anj: A designer label by Anjoo Karanjia, Anj, is based in Mumbai and deals with handcrafted luxury pret and occasion wear.
Dolly J
What: Collection of apparel for women
USP: With Makar Sankrati around, the assortment comprises range of anarkalis detailed with parsi and zardozi embroidery and sarees in a range of vibrant tones with delicate fabric for the ethnic look. The assemblage also includes plethora of shararas in muted hues.
Price: Rs 60,000 onwards
Available: Dolly J’s flagship stores in Mumbai and Delhi
About Dolly J: Indian luxury fashion brand, Dolly J, is defined by its distinctive craftsmanship, structured silhouettes. Brand’s products are engineered with old age techniques of embroidery and hand-woven textiles such as banarasi silk and lucknowi chikankari.