The Gen Next punch!

The power is with the Gen Next and yes Mumbai knows that...

For some reason, the most breathtaking show on Day 2 of the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2010 was by not the stalwarts who showcased and that includes Ritu Kumar and Babita Malkani, but by the group of 10 designers who had started from the Gen Next platform themselves some years ago.
Call it a kind of thanksgiving by designers Aneeth Arora, Kallol Dutta, Anuj Sharma, Rahul Sharma, Swapnil Shinde, Nachiket Barwe, Nitin Bal Chauhan, Rahul Mishra, Rimzim Dadu and Sailex Ngairangbam, the group of 10 were equal to the force of 100. Such was their diversity and design expertise.
Celebrating five years of defining fashion with the top ten Gen next designers was a fabulous idea as the buyers did make maximum enquiries with these designers post their show.

THE SHOW:
Aneeth Arora: His 'Global Local' show was aimed at fashionistas around the world. With international trends, traditional fabrics and crafts, this lady showcased the perfect blend of local skills with international styling.

Anuj Sharma: He thinks out of the box we know (and also shoots way too much truth from his mouth, at times). So he had triangles edged necklines, cloth bubbles outlined bodice, and giant covered buttons were ornaments for the dress, cones appeared on the bustier and tiny 3D motifs on the neck. Only Anuj Sharma could have thought of not using sequins and still done justice.

Kallol Dutta: His kohl-lined eyes were brimming with eagerness on the ramp. He called his line 'Black Humourist' and showed his inspiration through quirky funky prints. He chose long sombre silhouettes with lots of cowls in unconventional places but the prints were pure Kallol - a giant fork and spoon imprint on the back of the garments or stars on a black or white background.

Kunal Rawal: Yes! the one designer who looks quite the showstopper personality himself came pushing a garbage box on the runway. He had a point sure. His collection called 'Deconstruction' unfolded a story , which was seen through the eyes of the karigars.

Nachiket Barwe: This designer, who's the only 'black sheep' from his clan of doctors showcased some mind blowing detailing techniques. Girls in the audience gasped as he opened his show with a multi-coloured bikini and cover. But Nachiket himself needs to usher in some colour in his personal wardrobe (wearing the black shirt way too many times).

Nitin Bal Chauhan: He preferred to blend social causes with fashion so this time he called his line "Freedom! Freedom" and used as his inspiration the Government and the Naxalite problem.

Rahul Mishra: He used organic khadi with a toga drape, and showed zari hand embroidery on black. Very wearable collection.

Rimizim Dadu: Unconventional and uber stylish on all fronts it was fashion that can be a conversation piece around the globe by Rimzim.
Sailex Ngairangbam: This Nagaland boy knows his craft and he showcased pure cocktail glamour for the divas in India and the west that had that ultra devastating touch.

Swapnil Shinde: He is the man who dresses the Bollywood divas in sexy numbers so his 'Provocative' show had a futuristic appeal and for some reason I feel Swapnil is absolutely fascinated by the space crafts and stars. This Star Trek boy is star-struck man...