Nice interplay of Ivory and zari by Anita Dongre. There was another pinkish/red saree that I liked better from her collection.

Western India Princess contestant in a saree – doesn’t work from several different views – makes her look shorter, the pallu is a bit awkward and some flexibility on how to drape is lost.

I’ll post my fav Satya Paul saree from LFW tomorrow, but this one is pretty interesting as well. Large design elements are kind of hard to pull off, but for this one, some thought has gone in to the placement, so it is not too bad.

My grandmother told me a long time ago.. “son… if you don’t have anything good to say about somebody, you don’t have to comment, you can just go back to reading a newspaper.”

In that spirit, here is a link to NY Times.

Paromita Banerjee’s relaxed jeans and sareesque wrap! A fashion Khichdi, me thinks.

Satya Paul Saree at Lakme India Fashion week – I think it is called “Death by colors”

I showcased this saree a few days and I HATED the disjointed border then and I still do.

But now seeing the saree up close and looking at the blouse and the prints and cut work, I wouldn’t dismiss it as I did before.

This is a printed Kanjeevaran saree from Satya Paul. This is what the blurb say about it:

The Satya Paul collection has printed Kanjeevarams are a beautiful blend of the old and the new; while keeping in the beautiful richness of the thread work and borders of the Kanjeevaram, the use of print makes the look of the woman to be years younger.

A Kanjivaram silk sari with machine and hand embroidery.

I thought it was worth a second look.

The previous post is here. About $3000, if you are wondering.

I wouldn’t have guessed that this was from Manish Malhotra. I have seen some simpler pieces from him, but this borderlines minimalism. Not sure if I like it as much.

In a picture from another angle, you can see a broad bold border but I think that made the saree look even worse.

And please don’t make me comment on the saree below.

I like the translucent embroidered saree from Abdul Haldar.

Bipasha Basu was the show-stopper at the Lakme Fashion Week and these are her own words:

I was the modern Indian bride at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) and all I can say is that when I get married, I want to look just like the way I looked yesterday.

Rocky gave me a beautiful saree but I have a phobia that I would trip on the ramp. So, wearing a saree just makes that phobia increase because a saree always makes it a little difficult to walk. I feel, ‘what if I fall down in front of so many people who are watching me’. But thankfully I did well.

Kicking off a fashion week and being the first showstopper is a great high. The mood is really upbeat at the fashion week.

The reviews have been less than glowing. Interestingly they are not negative about the designs but about the “walk on the ramp” by Bipasha.

Times of India said:

Bipasha Basu was dressed in a lemon and beige saree designed by Rocky S with red stone neckpiece courtesy Queenie Dhody’s Giantti collection. But the actress failed to impress with the not that great off-shoulder outfit. The stunner, for a change, seemed low on confidence as she walked the ramp.

Bipasha was far away from being the stunning model she once used to be and failed to stand out in the horde of other models walking in Rocky S’ bridal collection. But with her pretty face and bright smile, Bipasha did glam up the show, which needed the oomph factor in the absence of Bollywood glitterati on the front row. Even beau John Abraham gave the show a miss as he was abroad shooting for a film.

All in all, the first show of Lakme Fashion Week was bit of a disappointment.

Sri Lankan airlines flight stewardesses display their new attire in Colombo.

Their iconic Kandyan Saree uniform still retains its oriental charm but yet have a distinctive modern appeal and contemporary look. The new colour palette plays with the soft hues of sea blue splashed with the delicate multi-hued motifs of the peacock feather with its shimmering iridescent bursts of electric orange mottled with dark, light blue and white.

I will post some more pics of this awesome saree. This is a quadra-dose of delight for me; I love uniform sarees, I love iconic ethnic drapes, I love gorgeous peacock color combination and I think that Sri Lankan beauties are adorable!

Just absolutely hate the disjointed borders on a saree! Shown at the Chennai fashion week a few weeks ago.

Not thrilled with this one – I do like the baby pink color and the various hues that she has incorporated, but this forced drape where a portion of the blouse shows is just getting on my nerves – especially after what Elizabeth Hurley did.

You don’t have to tuck the saree to reveal things – let it be a natural part of the drape.

It is not matching but coordinated, I think it goes rather well with the translucent quality of the saree and the contemporary look.

I really liked the collection. It is indeed like going to a fine fragrance shop – there are sarees that are light and airy, there are sarees that have floral overtones, there are sarees that have complex woody notes : and having the sense of smell and sight and texture built in to a saree is an amazing achievement.

The above saree might not be my favorite, but I appreciate the emotions and whimsy that has been built in to it.

Source Satya Paul

KBJ group Fashion Show by designer Archana Kocchar at Sahara Star.

I like the vibrant colors and the shape hugging design.

Well, when something is trendy, everybody and her sister in law wants to do it.

This is from the 16th Annual Star Screen Awards.