‘THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL’ BY SAMANT CHAUHAN : AUTUMN WINTER 17
National Railway Museum, Kulhadd chai, matthis and embroidered maize fields created a perfect colonial drama for Samant Chauhan’s “The eye has to travel”.
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AIFW Autumn Winter 17, day two got this beautiful opportunity to walk down the memory lane with the master story teller Samant Chauhan.
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Inspired by the Kodak moments of his childhood journey to Assam, the master of Indo Western Silhouettes made his tribute to the muga silk of Assam.
The collection consisted of Anarkalis, A-line dresses, Circular skirts, breezy long jackets, off shoulder gowns, capes with earthy colour like Ivory, eggshell white, cream and bright red. Golden zari embroideries of wheat, corn and maize field using French knots and sequins painted a perfect colonial picture on the ramp.
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The serenity prevailed with the minimal or no makeup at all. Leather boots, doctor bags also added a travel drama to the collection. To add an androgynous statement, a collection of men’s wear of structure fitted jackets and ankle length pants also walk passed the ramp.
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Thus, laced with nostalgia beyond the curse of oblivion, the collection was a tribute to the handloom of India.