In their signature avant-garde style, Hemant & Nandita marked their glorious 12 year journey in India, with their ‘Romance Reinvented’ Spring-Summer ‘17 collection on the fourth day of the Amazon India Fashion Week at the NSIC Ground in Okhla, New Delhi.
Romance Reinvented is Hemant & Nandita’s modern interpretation of the Victorian era. The designer duo, have a love affair with both volume and structure this season. Flirty yet strong Victorian influences are romantically reimagined in the silhouettes. Long slits, ruffle detailing in poplin, crisp cotton, organza like summer fabrics with gathers on sleeves, shoulders and cuffs are a few elements that tie the collection together along with several high neck collared blouses that elude to the Victorian era.
Femininity at its finest with flounces, ruffles, and intricate laceworks dominate the collection. The silhouettes play with frills, cut out backs with tie ups which are fused with sheer panels. Delicate floral embroidery on the ensembles is paired with the John Jacobs sunglasses on the runway to celebrate the summer mood. The whites are balanced with deeper shades of blue in a strong modern print for a serene summer vibe, while colors like ecru, gold and a splatter of red also form a part of the jumbo abstract prints.
Designed for women who love to explore and experiment with their style, the collection is contemporary, cool, wearable, and effortlessly elegant with high attention to detail and form. The charisma of shimmer is realized in lamé chiffon dress and crinkle crop shirts and metallic magic has been delicately woven in the form of floral embroidery to keep its allure and heighten the luxe factor.
Feminine silhouettes in utilitarian stripes, tie ups and layered looks with summer jackets accentuate the romantic summer vibe of the collection. The ensembles range from well fitted to oversized classic pieces in men’s shirting fabric with belts cinching at the waists to balance the look.
Hemant & Nandita’s seamless ability to reinvent, coupled with their dexterity to weave silhouettes that have an international appeal has always been their hallmark. Each season the label draws inspiration from different cultures and art-forms to offer a breakthrough collection that is riveting and creates staple must-haves for its fans.
About Hemant & Nandita:
Conceived in 2004, Hemant & Nandita is a design studio rooted in contemporary bohemian sensibilities, offering prints that are inspired by wildlife, architecture and old art forms.
The designer duo use fabrics like cotton, silk and neoprene to project tribal and traditional Indian prints that are accentuated with delicate embroideries. Bead work, chain stitch and appliqués with pop details like tassels and pompoms are just some of the techniques they use to craft designs that spell luxe-comfort. Offering everything from staples like sweatshirts and bombers to resort wear, the brand creates classic silhouettes for the free-spirited modern woman who loves to travel. Their ensembles have a global commercial appeal and are available at key e-commerce giants like Neiman Marcus, Amazon, Anthropologie, Revolve and Pernia’s Pop-up Shop. They also offer a selection of kids' dresses in colourful prints that are uniquely crafted and embellished for the little ones. Kourtney Kardashian’s daughter Penelope has been often spotted in the Hemant &Nandita’s Kids collection.
