Colloquial Colonial Autumn-Winter 2015
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Colonial times were, among many things, a period of exchange. As different cultures encountered each other, each looked for ways to adapt. Cuts, drapes, fabrics and silhouettes...when people borrowed fashion cues, it created a melange of styles that was unique to the subcontinent. Public appearances were very regimented, with strict rules governing attire. But on their time off, the Colloquial Colonials wore garments of a very distinct Anglo-Indian style. For our Autumn-Winter 2015 collection, we have looked at elements from this heady era- corsetry, draping, control of volume, delicate lace and the bejewelled nature of garments.
AW15D1
AW15D1- A straight cut, off-shoulder blue cotton silk dress with a navy chiffon drape and an embroidered shoulder strap. AW15D2- The classic Little Black Dress with a lace bodice and a pleated double crepe skirt.
AW15D2
AW15D3
AW15D3- An elegant combination of form and grace, this dress features a corded bodice, structured skirt and airy peach chiffon shoulder-drapes. Comes with a fully embroidered belt. AW15D4- A pinstriped dress that plays with lines to create a flattering silhouette. Ideal for day wear, it can also be jazzed up with a fully embroidered belt.
AW15D4
AW15T1
AW15T1- A classic white top with a deep cut back. The play of lace on skin lining creates a faux sheer look. Comes with a separate white cape. AW15T2- A cheeky grey and black shirt in cotton silk with a cut-away panel under the collar bone.
AW15T2
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AW15T3- A flirty, layered top made from cotton silk, georgette and chiffon in a gradation of blues.
AW15T4- A blush cotton silk wrap top with an asymmetric front hemline and peach and maroon chiffon pleats.
AW15J1
AW15J1-A double-fronted pinstripe and gold jacket with a cut-out back that adds a bit of flair to formals.
AW15K1
AW15K1-A shirt-style, half-and-half kurta that combines cotton silk and lace. AW15K2- An innovatively constructed blue cotton silk kurta with a peek-a-boo corded bodice.
AW15K2
AW15K3
AW15K3-A pinstripe and peach kurta with front slits, to be worn over peach parallel pants. AW15K4- A classy black kurta with brick embroidery accents and figure flattering navy chiffon drapes.
AW15K4
AW1S1
AW15S1-A striking outfit that blends the look of a saree with the ease of a lehenga. It has an intricately embroidered corset top with an attached pallu and a shaded satin linen skirt with pleats.
AW15L1
AW15L1- A pretty blush and maroon lehenga. It has a full umbrella skirt in cotton silk with an embroidered hem and a part-sheer lace top.
AW15G1
AW15G1- This maroon cotton silk corseted gown contours and flatters the figure while the peach chiffon drape adds a further dash of femininity.
AW15G2
AW15G2- A sophisticated grey lace dress with delicate floral hand embroidery down the entire length. AW15G4- A strapless white gown with a corded bodice and a full skirt of flowing satin. Wear it with an embroidered shoulder strap to add a dash of shine and colour.
AW15G4
AW15G3
AW15G3- This elaborate black raw silk gown features our signature brick embroidery on a heavily embellished bodice, while the shaded chiffon hem frill balances the colours.
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