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End of the empire
Updated On: 29 October, 2009 11:18 AM IST | | Ishita Sharma and Subash Barolia
Newbies stole rave reviews while good old grand-daddies were busy creating a fuss
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Newbies stole rave reviews while good old grand-daddies were busy creating a fuss
It was insecurity, said our instincts, as the otherwise good-humoured Gudda claimed, 'I'm the king of fashion' when Varun Bahl left him out of his after-show party two days ago. When fresh faces like Jai Parvesh, Dhruv Pallavi, Ankur Priyanka Modi and Preeti Kapoor steal the show, reactions from the 'kingdom' are but expected.
Others, however, see no reason to retort. "Of course, there are designers who feel insecure, but you've to rely on your work to pull it through. Building a brand takes as many as 10 years, and it remains to be seen where these new designers will be, after that kind of time," said Leena Singh of Ashima-Leena, who's been receiving flak of late. Hemant Sagar responded to the matter with a somewhat restrained sarcasm. "The more, the merrier." Rahul Jain, on the other hand, suggested setting a limit. "It's great that there is so much new talent coming in, but there should be a limit. Of course, mutual admiration and a healthy work culture is needed to curb the ill-will." Another prominent point of contention was Sanjana Jon's inclusion in the list. Many wrote her off instantly as someone who's enchashing on controversy.
But the younger lot had a different take. "It's the work that counts, not the label," said Priyanka of the Ankur-Priyanka pair. Others from the new school seconded the stance. "We know what we are doing. We are very serious about our work. If a buyer comes in, he buys a garment, not a designer. Everyone has his own place," stressed fresher Nandita.
Being one who falls in the in-between category, Charu Parashar held that there's no place for insecurity when it comes to taking fashion forward. "No two designers work on similar lines. So, there's no reason to be jealous.
There is a need to explore talent regardless of age or experience." Meera Ali, too, had some motherly advice.
"It's important that the younger lot takes this as a serious career option, and not a frivolous pastime. Fashion is serious business, and it's important it stays that way."
Rumi on the ramp
Jaya Rathore's poetry mesmerised many
Jaya Rathore had a rather offbeat inspiration behind her line. A book called Rumi's Daughter by Muriel Maufroy. She turned the pages into georgette, satin, crepe, net and Benarasi silk, and wrote on them poetry in romantic saris and lehengas. Ornate oranges, ivory, ochres and beige coloured the print. Her creations exuded an old world charm and enchanted with their Sufi streak. Age-old fabrics tari and cutdana, in graceful cuts and pleats made for a wondrous wedding wardrobe. Urmila, for one, looked resplendent in it.
Gudda, better, best
Rohit chose to close the other day's Bal-Bahl conflict by asking Varun to walk for his grand finale, other than Katrina and Ranbir. What Arjun Rampal did backstage, is, however, another story
Saving the best for last
Fab picks from the finale
Wills Lifestyle Look of the Day
It was insecurity, said our instincts, as the otherwise good-humoured Gudda claimed, 'I'm the king of fashion' when Varun Bahl left him out of his after-show party two days ago. When fresh faces like Jai Parvesh, Dhruv Pallavi, Ankur Priyanka Modi and Preeti Kapoor steal the show, reactions from the 'kingdom' are but expected.
Others, however, see no reason to retort. "Of course, there are designers who feel insecure, but you've to rely on your work to pull it through. Building a brand takes as many as 10 years, and it remains to be seen where these new designers will be, after that kind of time," said Leena Singh of Ashima-Leena, who's been receiving flak of late. Hemant Sagar responded to the matter with a somewhat restrained sarcasm. "The more, the merrier." Rahul Jain, on the other hand, suggested setting a limit. "It's great that there is so much new talent coming in, but there should be a limit. Of course, mutual admiration and a healthy work culture is needed to curb the ill-will." Another prominent point of contention was Sanjana Jon's inclusion in the list. Many wrote her off instantly as someone who's enchashing on controversy.
But the younger lot had a different take. "It's the work that counts, not the label," said Priyanka of the Ankur-Priyanka pair. Others from the new school seconded the stance. "We know what we are doing. We are very serious about our work. If a buyer comes in, he buys a garment, not a designer. Everyone has his own place," stressed fresher Nandita.
Being one who falls in the in-between category, Charu Parashar held that there's no place for insecurity when it comes to taking fashion forward. "No two designers work on similar lines. So, there's no reason to be jealous.
There is a need to explore talent regardless of age or experience." Meera Ali, too, had some motherly advice.
"It's important that the younger lot takes this as a serious career option, and not a frivolous pastime. Fashion is serious business, and it's important it stays that way."
Rumi on the ramp
Jaya Rathore's poetry mesmerised many
Jaya Rathore had a rather offbeat inspiration behind her line. A book called Rumi's Daughter by Muriel Maufroy. She turned the pages into georgette, satin, crepe, net and Benarasi silk, and wrote on them poetry in romantic saris and lehengas. Ornate oranges, ivory, ochres and beige coloured the print. Her creations exuded an old world charm and enchanted with their Sufi streak. Age-old fabrics tari and cutdana, in graceful cuts and pleats made for a wondrous wedding wardrobe. Urmila, for one, looked resplendent in it.
Gudda, better, best
Rohit chose to close the other day's Bal-Bahl conflict by asking Varun to walk for his grand finale, other than Katrina and Ranbir. What Arjun Rampal did backstage, is, however, another story
Saving the best for last
Fab picks from the finale
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