Masumi Mewawalla | Meraki
What: Autumn-winter festive/ bridal collection for men and women
USP: The collection is a fine marriage of traditional Indian embroidery, rich fabrics, and progressive silhouettes.
For women, the palette ranges from opulent blues, greens, and burgundy to greys, whites, nudes and hints of blush. The three dimensional floral motifs and checkered patterns are hand-embroidered in hues of rose gold using rare artisanal techniques perfected over generations. The bold silhouettes incorporate cold shoulders, choker collars and off-the-shoulder cuts. The highlight of the collection is the tie-up skirt with an audacious slit, adding intrigue and flamboyance to traditional wedding attire.
For men, the collection stands out in its regal simplicity. The range comprises jodhpuris, sherwanis and dhotis. The use of royal colours and vintage rose gold embroidery beautifully complement the look.
Price: On request
Available: Pink Peacock Couture, lower parel, Mumbai and on perniapopupshop.com
About Masumi Mewawalla: A multi-faceted artist, Masumi developed an inclination towards creativity since she was a toddler. Apart from doing over 500 shows in theatre and dance dramas, Masumi was one of the most loved child actors on TV. This life experience gave her the rare and noteworthy exposure to the world of glamour and fashion; forming an integral part as a designer today. In 2014, Pink Peacock Couture’s collection was showcased at India Runway Week Delhi where designer Masumi Mewawalla was announced as the youngest designer in India.
Indian Terrain
What: Autumn-winter collection of shirts, trousers and jackets for men
USP: The collection is all about ‘crafting your winter story’. It celebrates the interests that define a man and his very reason for existence. It’s about encountering enriching experiences while one is on the journey of life. From core classics to stylish contemporary pieces, the target is to demonstrate the real mature man of today who straddles between work and play with ease. Picking eclectic styles from various corners, the unprecedented designs compliment the different facets of a man.
The assortment comprises exclusively crafted untuck shirts, knit pants that are a traveller’s best companion, five pocket trousers with a blend of stylish khakis and rugged denims, constructed line of shirts which are perfect to accompany jacket at boardroom and after hours, and the jacket range including ace bomber, classic biker, twill brushed sport coat, knit jersey sport coat and indigo sport coat.
Price: Rs 799 onwards
Available: Indian Terrain stores across India and on indianterrain.com
About Indian Terrain: The brand is one of India’s leading menswear brands, offering premium smart casual clothing. It caters to the needs of the cosmopolitan, mature, upwardly-mobile man. Having opened its first store in September 2000, the company was listed in 2011, following a demerger from its parent company.
Fendi | Rockoko
What: Rockoko footwear styles for women
USP: The iconic boots of the Maison turn red and sexy in the fall or winter 2017-18 collection with new striking shapes, from cuissard to sandal-shaped ankle boots, expressing bold yet extremely feminine attitude of this shoe line.
The hot over the knee boots made of glossy patent leather or luxurious velvet in striking shades of red, the accent colour of the season, from ruby to burgundy and cherry to magenta, setting these shoes on fire.
With their outstanding and fierce look, the new Rockoko styles are ready to become the best companions of the contemporary Fendi woman who is not afraid to dare and to stand out of the crowd.
Price: Rs 1,00,700
Available: Fendi boutiques worldwide and on fendi.com
About Fendi: The brand is an Italian luxury fashion house whose specialities include fur, ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, fragrances, eyewear, timepieces and accessories. Founded in 1925 in Rome, Fendi is renowned for its fur and fur accessories.
Payal Khandwala | Indessesntial trilogy
What: Wedding collection for women
USP: The collection showcases wedding lehengas for the unconventional bride. It has a unique approach to design, not so much from the fashion perspective but with the rebellious idea of brides breaking away from social pressures and choosing the unexpected. Their understated elegance allows them to be timeless and their intricate craftsmanship makes them luxurious.
The handwoven brocades and silk palazzos, jumpsuits, dresses, lehengas, kurtas and tunics can be worn for all formal occasions. They are an extension of simple and sensible clothing for women that consistently pick effortless personal style over fashion, even when they decide to play dress-up.
Price: Rs 7,500 onwards
Available: Payal Khandwala store, Colaba, Mumbai
About Payal Khandwala: Growing up in Mumbai, schooling in New York and Barcelona and her background in fine arts and fashion coupled with her cultural influences, give her an matchless perspective. She arranges colour and textures to create layered separates that are dramatic yet minimal, with subtle attention to detail. Her thinking is an intelligent, non-conformist woman. Payal Khandwala launched her label in 2012.
Lee | Body Optix denim
What: Season 2.0 collection of denims for Indian women
USP: The collection is a joint accomplishment between vision scientists and denim designers. It promises to create holistic body shaping, with an unprecedented 360° total body shaping and fully flattering fit with exquisite craftsmanship. Body Optix is the result of more than 128 years of experience and expertise in designing the best denim come with instant 2D to 3D contouring technology.
Price: Rs 3,299-4,599
Available: Stores across India
About Lee: Lee is one of the world’s most iconic signatures of quality, innovation and craftsmanship. Following the establishment of the company by Henry David Lee in Kansas, US, in 1889, Lee embarked on its journey to become a legendary denim brand. Over the years, Lee has made history with its many product innovations including the world’s first-ever zip fly jeans, the iconic hair-on-hide leather label and the lazy S back pocket stitching. Lee has demonstrated an undying passion for innovation, and has transformed itself from a practical and durable work-wear maker to a contemporary and trend setting fashion giant.