It’s that time of the year when style and swagger will rule the runways. Blender’s Pride Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Online 14th edition is back and promises to showcase four high fashion filled days at Sheraton Grande, from February 4 to February 7.
Besides ace designers like Pria Kataria Puri, Abhishek Dutta, Ramesh Dembla, Rehane and others, it is also one of the most verdant hotspots where you can check out Bengaluru designers Michelle Salins, Ashok R Maanay, Riya Kodali, Shloka Sudhakar and others showcase their latest creations.
We speak to some of them on what we can expect from the shows. And if you don’t feel like braving the city traffic, then you can download the free BFW app to get all the action live on your phone. A well thought out extension to its official website Bangalore Fashion Week.in, the app also offers style tips and more.
Michelle Salins
Bengaluru-based designer Michelle Salins who recently won the new talent Haute Couture award at Rome’s Alta Moda Alta Roma will present an amalgamation of fun European linens from Linen Vogue with a playful mix of digital prints, checks and solids along with elegant ensembles on Thursday. “I will showcase an entire summer wardrobe of crisp linens for the Michelle Salins man that are high fashion jackets, tuxedos, capris, pants and shirts.
For girls it’s fit and flared silhouettes, maxi and summer dresses in florals and checks with an edge to pretty. There will be bright and subtle colours in flirty full skirts and jumpsuits in statement handcrafted ornamentation displayed with 3D flower hand techniques on luxurious fabrics like silk georgettes, crepes, tulle, intricate lace, hand embroidery and lace appliqué on metal fabrics, pearl detail borders and feathers on silk mesh,” reveals Michelle.
Riya Kodali
The opulence of Riya Kodali design house spring summer 2016 collection is inspired by the spirit of the season. Confessing to be a thorough enthusiast, high spirited, highly motivated and always drowned on her design desk, Riya Kodali, the young city designer shares of her collection that will be showcased on Saturday, “I’ve used a palette of bright spring colours as we are at the onset of the spring season. I’ve used a blend of Indo and Western themes that rejuvenate the spirit.
The glitz and glam will liberate the energy within and take fashionistas to a fairy tale world with intricate embroidery and lavish use of silk threads that lend richness. These are enhanced by Swarovski and sequin embellishment.”
Shloka Sudhakar
Come Saturday, the young designer Shloka Sudhakar will bring a storyline on clothes that are designed for a pleasantly smooth and happy day. “I’ve created a combination of bright and soothing colours to bring about all the good moods in a day. Each outfit is styled to be worn in a unique way ranging from elegant to sexy. My collection comprises day gowns, lehengas, sarees and cocktail gowns,” states Shloka.
