BANGALORE: As the dark gloomy clouds engulfed the city over the weekend, the ambiance behind the four walls of the Leela Kempenski Hotel was buzzed with electricity and anticipation while the city was on a high fashion diet. The Blender’s Pride Fashion Tour, Bangalore leg that kicked off in style on Friday, saw the city’s fashionistas in full attendance in their best ensembles.The two day event saw the likes of Carol Gracias, Indrani Das Gupta and Jackie Shetty who scotched the runway in collections by some of the best names in the industry. Rakesh Agarwal opened the show with his line, Contemporary Opulence – was an amalgamation of immaculate drapes and construction and embroidery. A one-shouldered cocktail dress embellished with pencil drop crystals along with the crystal cuffs – that is on-trend with this season’s statement jewellery – bares testimony to the couturier’s intricate detailing.While Agarwal’s collection spoke on the lines of extravagance, Rina Dhaka’ ready-to-wear line, Monsoon Party was fun and easy. “I design for the thinking woman. My collection is simple and easy to wear,” said the designer. Her collection comprised mostly of short dresses in floral and linear motifs.Anand Khabra’s collection reflected his tryst with fluidity versus structure, crisp versus sinuous say – an interesting play of winter hues with a mix of miniature Ikat Veneer and solid colours in organza, tulle, satin and crepe de chine. While chocolate, yellow and tangerine were the predominant colours, his collection showed traces of the 70’s with loose trousers and straight silhouettes. A hint of cutwork and lace added glamour to the entire line.Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna’s fascination with the ‘unknown’ was brought on the runway in the form of their collection, rightly called Amazement. Their cognitive journey to discover the wonders of discovery was effortlessly transformed into apparels. Their colour palette ranged from the Moroccan blues to mushroom grey to glazed ginger. True to their signature style, the lines were clean and clear with the occasional panels and a tad bit of sheen here and there. Gisselle Moteiro glided on the runway with a childlike innocence seamlessly combined with the sensuality of a woman in a well fitting sequenced dress that did justice to her slender legs.Ramona loves Resort, was a perfect recipe for the bold yet fun holiday. Romona Narang’s romance with solid and bright colours along with the play with fabric added a fun element on the catwalk. The only embellishments that the designer used were stone studded belts that could transform a day outfit into night wear effortlessly. Sharmila Mandre sashed down the runway in a gold sequenced bodice that was paired with a cream draped skirt.While Narang’s line had a fun flirty quotient to it, Gavin Miguel’s –Dark Earth – carried a deeper meaning. “My theme signifies the constant digging and search that preoccupies humans. Beneath those layers is something pure and invaluable,” he said. True to the brand of feminine glamour, his collection focuses on long hemlines with drapes and overlapping along with panelling. As the show progressed, the collection saw a change in colours. From sandy and beige in the beginning to darker browns with a hint of blue that signified water to finally a diamond. His showstopper ensemble worn by Lisa Hayden replicated his perception of one of the most valuable stones known to man – the diamond.“Asmita Marwa knows how to capture the essence. She understands women and their clothing,” is what Sandalwood actress Ramya had to say about the designer. The Hyderabad based designer’s collection showcased the essence of fashion and its metamorphosis from the 70’s to the 80’s. “I never plan my line. It evolves along the way,” says Asmita. The designer who plans to retail out of the city sometime in the future says that her line was an attempt to transport the viewer from the denim and cotton days of the 70’s to the glam and glitter times of the 80’s.Choreographer turned fashion designer, Vikram Phadnis did the grand finale with a water down’ version of his usual style. Layers and voluminous skirts were the focus of his collection while jackets were a staple. His men’s wear was simple with sharp lines. Actor Fardeen Khan walked the ramp in one of Phadnis’s collection, in a smart sherwani.
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