Lakme Fashion Week – Winter/Festive 2017

 Kalki Koechlin looked enigmatic as she closed the show for Nikita Mhaisalkar adorning an eclectic ensemble from her new Winter/Festive 2017 line christened as SERIF.

Projected forms, defined geometry and lineal accents make for a pronounced winter.

Exploring the scope for luxe knitwear, the collection draws heavily from outerwear staples. Sweaters, cloaks, coats and trenches in custom-made flat knits and ribs create abstract and amorphous shapes.

These are balanced by sharply tailored separates in premium suitings, rich silks and sheer organza.

Statement travel-wear to opulent evening pieces offer ample sartorial choices for a non-tropical holiday.

The predominant palette of steel, slate and charcoal is contrasted by a sharp tangerine. A trompe l’oeil print adds texture to the range.

A modern, urban derivation of the traditional baadla-taar embellishment technique highlights the pieces. This is high- prêt with a dramatic flair.