It’s two weeks to go to the IAFA’s and I can’t wait for the event! The judge that I’m most excited to see (and fingers crossed hopefully meet) is GQ Fashion Editor, Antara Motiwala. I’ve seen the stylish lady pop up on many a street style blog for her effortlessly chic ensembles. Here’s the stunning ‘A Royal Affair’ editorial that she styled for the Sept issue. Brazilian model/ actor Thyago Alves smoulders his way through the shoot looking like one dapper Maharaja.
Forgive me for this snapshot of a post on WIFW S/s 13– I’m suffering from Fashion Week analysis fatigue. I covered Lakme Fashion Week on the blog recently and have been trawling through all the London, Paris, N.Y & Milan coverage for the day job so I am one fashed –out girl!
Here are my fav five collections, they are not posted in any particular order.
Namrata Joshipura collection had a plethora of hot trends- sheer layering, oriental florals, iridescent
embellishment and uber hot 7/8th trousers. My fave pieces of hers are always the jumpsuits or trouser and shirt combos because she always manages to make traditionally masculine shapes ohhh so sexy.
Manish Malhotra collection was beautiful, I love the subdued colour palette of earthy tones with pops of fuchsia and amber. The chikan work pieces were timeless.
Okay all you socialites put down those Herve Leger dresses, here is luxury body con 2013 style- gorgeous textures and placements by Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna
Kallol Datta 1955 collection was full of beautiful voluminous silhouettes and strong graphic prints.
I love the graphic prints, asymmetric hems and neon pops at Gaurav Gupta
All these collections have interesting textures & silhouettes with only a hint of embellishment in places which to me feels really fresh right now.
I might not have done a comprehensive trend report for WIFW but here’s a mini synopsis of some key crossover trends seen on the S/s 13 catwalks (London, Paris, Milan, N.Y, Lakme & WIFW)
Touch of the Orient (AM: PM, Prada & Arjun Saluja)
Graphic prints (Generally seen in Black & White at Marc Jacobs, Kallol Datta and James Ferreira)
Iridescence (Rajesh Pratap Singh, Balmain & Louis Vuitton)
I spotted Jean Paul Gaultier S/s 13 pics on Miss Malini recently and had to cover the collection too. Although she talked about ‘Singh is King’ references, I thought JPG may have been channelling the altogether more refined Waris Ahluwalia (jewellery designer/actor and general dapper man about town)
Above pics of Waris and below JPG’s collection
JPG’s infamous nautical touches didn’t hit the mark for me- the striped trousers, sailor collars and button up trousers were just blah! However the slim cut cropped sleeves suits paired with toile de jouy shirts & turbans as well as the tux’s paired with dropped crotch pants were super slick.
Ohhhhh the excitements building! There’s only a month to go the prestigious International Asian Fashion Awards. The IAFA is currently in its third year and provides a valuable platform for creative’s in the Asian Fashion industry to showcase their work and to be recognised by industry experts.
Pic from last year’s event
This year’s illustrious judging panel consists of Pakistani Couture genius Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY)
Hassan Sheheryar Yasin adds, “I am a keen advocate of investing in the future of the South Asian fashion industry. I am an avid supporter of the IAF Awards, their ethos and am happy to be a judge again this year”.
Pic from the L’Oreal Paris Bridal Fashion Week show that took place a few days ago.
Pic from the weekend of Malhotra’s S/s 13 collection at WIFW
Manish Malhotra says, “I am pleased to be a part of the judging panel for this years IAF Awards. I consider it a wonderful platform for young and existing talent to be acknowledged and an opportunity for me be a part of the movement that drives innovation and design”.
Leading international photographer Paul Farnham,
Paul Farnham adds, “I am excited to be involved in the judging panel for this years IAF Awards and am keen to see the variety of talent in the fashion world internationally”.
GQ India’s Fashion Editor Antara Motiwala
Antara Motiwala says “I am extremely honoured to be on the judges panel for this year’s IAFA. It’s a pleasure to be part of an international cultural platform and recognize and nurture the talent of many designers and trendsetters”.
and Make Up supremo and loyal IAFA supporter Lubina Rafiq.
Lubna Rafiq comments “It’s a pleasure to return as the main sponsor and judge of IAF Awards – this is one of our key events that we look forward to at the Academy throughout the year, and the buzz within our community for IAF Awards 2012 is already rising! We can’t wait to rock IAF Awards 2012 – Let’s Make-Up!”
Nominations close 10th Oct so get filling out your form!- here are the categories
Best Newcomer in Fashion Design,
Best Make-up artist,
Best Wedding Collection Designer,
Best Male Fashion Designer,
Best Female Fashion Designer,
Outstanding Contribution to the Fashion Industry,
Best Designer Brand,
Collection of the Year.
Last years winners include Kaniz Ali, Ekta Solanki & Satya Paul. Contact Revolution Creative Agency on 020 8220 3199 or rupinder@revolutioncreative.eu for an application now and check out the video by Ekta Solanki talking about the positive impact winning the IAFAS has had on her label.
Winners being announced at the awards ceremony, held at London’s Hilton Park Lane on the 10th November.
The shirtdress is one of those key wardrobe staples that gets a spin every season. I’m loving the monochrome print maxi length take seen at Kallol Dutta and Aarti Vijay Gupta, the sheer panelling seen at Bodice & Nishka Lulla (I heart everything Ruchika Sachdeva does) and finally the gorgeous digital prints at Mary Katrantzou and Clover Canyon.
Happy birthday Vogue India! I’m loving the 5 different covers to celebrate your fifth anniversary! And I can’t choose a favourite- they all look stunning : )
I’ve been spotting Ms Ahluwalia’s pretty pieces all over the place- looking ohhhh so hot on many a Bollywood beauty and more recently in a gorgeous shoot for CR. ( Carine Roitfield’s mag ) Eina’s pieces are delicate and intricate and she utilises the traditional craft skill of Jali (hand made fretwork) in her jewellery…and anyone who regularly reads my blog knows I love designers that keep Indian craftsmanship alive!
3 Finger Haathphool featured in CR, story by Amanda Harlech & photographer Anthony Maule
the asian fashion journal 