Wendell Rodricks 22nd, Sep 2009 7:00 PM

Called “Bossa Nova” Wendell Rodricks’ line for Westside at Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 was a cool laid back one with comfortable silhouettes. The colour palette was in shades of earth and tan for jerseys, crisp linens, flowing silks and cool eco-cottons. Divided into four sections dedicated to different fabrics, Wendell started with the Copacabana Sand line in raw cotton which had UV protective antibacterial and machine washable properties.  Georgette, linen and cotton were made into envelop wrap tie skirt, a ghagra-cum-poncho, a dhoti pant as a tunic and many more interesting creations. The “Brazil Forest” line in knitted cotton/viscose  had an olive or khaki draped dress with sleeve hem that traveled to the nape of the back, single sleeve dress with contrast drape and a lovely kimono sleeve pallav sari for drama. The “Rio Do Janeiro” evening wear in silk and cotton had a peacock blue and grey linen envelope hem dress, a duo of georgette dresses in cranberry and olive and many interesting light cocktail wear. For “Gizelle Glam” it was sensual night glamour with net dresses, single sleeve shift with asymmetric draped waist, a glamorous crepe silk kaftan with looped georgette floating panel and a stunning fuchsia Brazilian goddess gown.

For day or evening glamour the Wendell Rodricks new collection at Westside for the coming season will be a perfect addition to any wardrobe.