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Agreed that black is not the only colour that dominated the fashion shows in October, 2008, in Mumbai. The multitude of hues that were flaunted made one feel that the winter of 2008 will be the most colourful. Fashion maestro Hemant Trivedi feels that one should opt for white. As he has dressed many Miss Indias, he should know, and in his words, "no other colour is as pristine, pure, fresh and alive to do justice to the winter". White has other enthusiasts also, as shown by the fabulous shararas and kurtas in white chiffon and silk, embellished with pearls and swarovski crystals brought out by fashion designer Kanta Baruah. The whole idea is to keep the embroidery minimal, the silhouette loose and flowing, to keep up with the mood of the moment. On the other hand, swarovski crystals are prominent in the latest collections of Rajen Bajpai and Rama Pandit, who feel that it is time to move towards dresses that have marked elegance, and yet are only beige, pastel or grey. These designers are intent upon making a statement this season, and feel that there is no place for the usual figure-hugging tailored outfits of the West, and have opted for the highly ornate ghagra-cholis to embroidered saris and salwar-kameez ensembles. Then there is fashion expert Rachna Singh, who has taken her creations still higher up on the rainbow. Detouring from flashy gold, Rachna has packed full her palette with ice blue, pale pink, olive green and lavender. She has launched her winter collection with an ice blue dress that has captivated all in the fashion shows. This dress, a mix of salwar and tunic, is sure to be an ethereal outfit. But then your clients come with their own visions of colour, and to ensure that they are kept in good humour, make sure you have a line of light blues, fuchsia, pinks, greys, navy blue, white, and, of course, black with a flamboyant dash of gold. Praful Roy is one designer who even transcends time with possibly a modern-fitted trouser being coordinated with an embroidered jacket from Emperor Shah Jahan’s time. There are other fashion maestros like Chandrika Malhotra, who is also interested in exploiting the metallics, in particular navy blue and silver, and her blue top with hexagonal designs in rope embroidery is a guaranteed show-stopper at any New Year’s party. Meanwhile, from Bangalore in the south, fashion maestro Uma Jaichandran has gone back to basics with blacks, navy blues, browns and teals. According to her, the dark, neutral colours not only add drama to an outfit, but also offset very well with the complexion of the Indian skin. — MF
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