Mumbai: The most distinct aspect in a Gaurav Jai Gupta show is always the fabulously woven textiles with weaves and yarns that defy imagination. For Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 Gaurav’s collection for his label “Akaaro” presented “Meen”, a line which had exclusive hand woven fabrics in Fulia, Lycra, silk, cotton and zari from Bengal, Benaras and Chanderi. The collection was inspired by underwater reflections in urban Indian landscapes.
Using discreet toned down metallic colours as the base; Gaurav added some pastel accents for added impact. Emphasising on strong woven detailing in some segments, the collection’s ensembles were all engineered to perfection. The colour story was as interesting as the weaves with black and golden grey in variations moved onto blue and silver.
Proving his mastery over weaves and stripes, the saris with crushed pallavs worn with an assortment of pleated waist coat, front open jacket, acid yellow silk cropped shirt or striped long sleeve silk cotton blouses were beauties on the ramp.
Simple basics like kurtas and pants, long practical cotton achkan dress, tunics with hints of glimmer, engineered cotton zari waist coat/maxi and asymmetrical jacket with cotton dhoti pants, had weaves that were exclusive as well as intricate.
Being faithful to his understated minimal designing inputs, Gaurav Jai Gupta’s collection for LFW WF 2014 offered his personal stylish contemporary line of festive wear for the Indian woman.
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