Mumbai: Sreejith Jeevan under his label ‘Rouka’ showcased a traditional collection called ‘Strung Together’ inspired by the beauty of hand-strung Indian garlands at the Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014. The range comprised western silhouettes like dresses, skirts, crop tops, pants, tunics, jackets, and kurtis in rich fabrics such as pure silks, handmade cottons and linens.
Bright, bold hues of red, amber, emerald and white gave the pieces a fun, quirky vibe while darker tones of wood and classic black added a sophisticated edge. Keeping embellishments to a minimal, the designer used illustrative embroidery in geometric shapes along with gathers at the arms so as to envelope and contour each piece.
The outfits were simple with intriguing necklines, which ranged from cowl necks to garland-like floral embroidery work. Floral frills balanced out the careful construction of the range and added a feminine appeal.
A piece which stood out most was a pair of black culottes with jasmine floral work running down the legs in white, paired with a bold hued tunic sporting the identical embellishments along the neckline.
Classic and artsy, ‘Strung Together’ by Sreejith Jeevan was every bit as festive as its inspiration.
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