Satya Paul's Nine Yards of Elegance

Satya Paul lives up to every ones expectation while presenting SATYA - a collection of evening sarees and dresses replete with bold prints, graphics and sparkling embellishments. Flowing crepes and georgettes have been used for well-draped sarees, which illustrate digitally printed bold graphic abstract and geometric motifs.

The colour palette has shades of cool blues and ocean greens as well as a range of spicy hues including warm browns, burgundy reds and chilly red besides vibrant oranges. Colour combination of black with sand has been highlighted with random sequin work for a glamorous limelight appeal.

A range of black outfits, which has been embellished with contrasting silver sequin represent a modern Indian wear through randomly and spontaneously placed bold print motifs.

The flowing sarees coordinated with small bustier-like tops and mini cholis, some with transparent sleeves, exudes elegance. Transparent materials are also used to create see through leggings and churidars, which has been suggested to be worn with straight cut tunic dresses. SATYA is a collection that represents contemporary Indian festive wear at its best.

Preeti Kapoor's Expresses Volumes

An amalgamation of tastefully combined silhouettes and beautifully spaced out colour palette was Preeti S Kapoor's offering. The cynosure of designs befittingly holds an aura in the intricate finesse of multihued jamevar inspired surface ornamentation. A riot of colours ranging from forest blacks, steel greys, enchanting purples to reds, cobalt blues, mass greens and passionate pinks juxtaposed cleverly with translucent and edgy silhouettes.

The look of the collection was extremely festive, dressy and ultra feminine. Ethnic sensibilities fused with just the right amount of embellishment with golden shimmer and subtle threadwork. Symmetrical detailing and proportionate placements of embroideries displayed Preeti's expression and translation of a vision inspired by Victorian elegance as it spoke of a poet's rendition via paint brush.

The overall feel of the range was very pleasing to the eye, well focused, chic and exuded immaculate style as it also made one nostalgic about the 70's era. The range comprised a very wearable mix of sarees with well cut blouses and cholis, short tunics coordinated with churidars, and gorgeous stoles - all of which could be a healthy addition to a wedding trousseau and also go well as an evening ensemble. Complementing the 'Art Boulevard' collection was a sleek, pristine look reflecting a penultimate feel and expressing volumes of the designer's creative sensibilities.

Ashii's Collection Represented Functional Fashion

Ashima Singh making a debut with her label Ashii in the WIFW Spring/Summer '09 has presented a unique collection, which is urban, chic and is complete with contemporary styles. The silhouettes mainly included caftans, wide legged pants, short shift dresses and maxi dresses. She has taken a keen interest in adding wearablity and commercial aspects in each ensemble of her collection.

The collection clearly shows that she has taken inspiration from nature especially for the surface ornamentation. It has been used most economically minimalistic with a trendy flavour, which is easy to execute and has a very fresh appeal.

The playful use of young colours like shell beige, moss green, angel pink, piistachio greens and whites give the collection a young feel to it. The fabric story unfolds with nets, chiffons and georgettes, being designed with perfection. The fabrics have been developed with complex weaves to add textures. The ensembles have value additions with metal chains and sequins. The collection has a wearable chic look with interesting detailing like pleated shorts and butterfly knots at the front. The black ensembles add a hint of festivity to the young and bright collection. The soft printed dress is adding sensuality to the whole look.