The last week has been one of the most exciting in London for one very sole reason – London Fashion Week! As I witnessed the art of modern fashion on the runway, I chose to take the approach of sustainability to my personal fashion choices in this duration, so here are some looks I mixed and matched and got my creative cells ticking.
Look 1: Minimalist in Indigo
‘Postfold’ is an Indian ethical fashion brand that promises to bring ethically sourced, premium quality fabrics, without the unreasonable hefty price tags. And believe me, they deliver that promise! Their easy, yet, a chic collection of apparel will take you from coffee to champagne hours, without compromising on sophistication and style at any given hour of the day. The simplicity of this A-line Indigo dress stole my heart, as I craved for something easy and breezy in the otherwise fast-paced fashion world we live in today. To brave the London weather, I added a faux fur off-white jacket and boots to go and accessorized with simple hoops.
Look 2: The Power of Brocade
Donning the intricate luxury Indian wear brand – ‘Laalatee by Nikita’, it was “Go Big or Go Home” with this one. I am always super excited to bring the bold fabrics and artistry of my ethnicity to the fashion runways of London. The design house’s collection ‘Shringaar’ currently carries this opulent, gold brocade jacket and trousers to match. And since the ensemble did most of the talking, it was only fair to pair it with the humble white shirt and black sandals, to truly shine (pun intended)! Put on a pair of statement gold hoop earrings and get ready to make some heads turn.
Look 3: Pink Play
Nisse is a brand that is created by designer Nargisse. E. Akyuz, who curates every silhouette combining the needs of the modern woman and the trends on the runway. Featured here is Ordella 2 Jacket – a padded sleeve tuxedo dress from Nisse’s latest Resort Collection. While the coat dress could be worn on itself, I went for a modest look, with the Postfold Indigo dress underneath, for the pink to really pop. To add a bit more retro-fun to the look, I accessorized with everything white – including boots, hoop earrings and a statement headband.
Look 4: The Modern Maharani
As mentioned before, I am always enthused to bring my heritage into the limelight, especially through fashion. On this day, I chose the grandeur of this Indian Banarasi lehenga by Indian brand ‘Warp ‘n’ Weft’ to best showcase the craftsmanship of Indian weavers. Paired with a plain white blouse, there is something I find absolutely graceful and sublime about this colour combination. Accessorized with simple, yet comfortable sandals, a silk fabric ‘batwa’ clutch, statement ring and chunky neckpiece, I almost never wanted to get out of this one.
Look 5: Magic Happens with Pink & Glitter
I thought a touch of femininity and romanticism was in order when I dressed up in this one – for it has everything a little girl wants as her dream dress. But this grown-up girl today has a few tweaks to her childhood fantasy, without compromising on the pink or the glitter, all thanks to Selezza London. A straight-cut silhouette with a deep V back added a hint of playfulness to this alluring ensemble. I simply put on a piece of matching silver bracelets from a set, a dusty rose headpiece to match and a faux fur jacket to keep me warm – true princess vibes!
Look 6: Fleur de la Mode
Girls just want to have fun! And this girl wanted some fun with florals, which in my opinion, is evergreen and will never go out of fashion! And as any true timeless piece, I pulled this dress of mine from my earlier years of fashion collections and decided to breathe new life into it in 2020. The silk floral print is still as vibrant, and the beaded Swarovski neck gives it even more glamour. I love the versatility of it because it can also be worn as a tunic top with jeans under, for something more modest. For a little more edge, I ditched the delicate heels and put on my white boots. A little vintage, a little retro, a lot modern – I love this one!
Look 7: In Pink, We Trust
I know pink has been a favourite of mine this season, but this time, I decided to bring out less of the shade’s delicate and more of its urbane characteristics. And the best way to do that – just throw on a solid pink coat over a denim dress. To me, this coat has more than one function – not only did it keep me warm, but it also made me feel empowered. While I paired it with my trusty white hoops and boots, you could just as easily wear your favourite white sneakers, if you’re on the run. Who says pink is only for fun? This time, it means business!
Look 8: A Cosmopolitan in Mustard
I wanted my final look to be a simple yet stand-out piece and I figured that the trick to achieving that was going for a solid colour – so I put my faith in a mustard linen pant-suit set from Hobbs, and I have absolutely no regrets. I put on a pair of black boots and some minimal jewellery, to let the suit take centre stage. If I was not a believer in yellow before, I definitely am a convert now!
Look 9: Unique Tweed
I sported a unique ‘Vineyard Tweed’ coat by Canadian-based luxury brand – Studio Lorem Ipsum, which creates unique styles of outerwear that embrace and frame various body-types, with premium material and timeless styles. This coat is spun together with layers of white, blue and yellow tweed tresses to keep you warm, has an inner pure silk lining for a luxurious feel and has frayed edges for a contemporary look. It was the focal point of my look, paired with a white tank, solid mustard trousers from a Hobbs suit, black ankle boots and a chunky statement neckpiece.
That’s a wrap on my fashion rack from this season! Can you tell me which looks were your favourite?
