Take a style check!

Tuesday, March 13, 2007


Pundits had predicted that greys, off-whites, beiges and shades of pink would dominate wardrobes this year.


And that straight-fit skinny pants or very flared full pants, knee-length and long dresses, buttoned skirts and exaggerated silhouettes would make a comeback. It’s almost like bringing back the retro trends of the 1930s and ’40s.


But keeping up with fashion in summer can get a little tricky. The mantra for summer fashion is dresses, and lots of them. Those loose fitting, breezy, lightweight varieties are the most comfortable ones and perfect for day as well as night.


A must-have for summer is the classic white number. Designers Surily Goel and Sherry Kohli are bang- on. If you thought the rising temperatures should take hemlines up with them, check out what Kohli has for you this season. Chiffons and satin For all-out glamour, Gayatri Khanna offers breathtaking evening clothes in chiffon and satin. Depending on the style and fabric and how they are accessorised, capris can be worn to the fussiest nightclub as well as an ultra-casual outing.


Khanna’s summer collection, called Cosmic Collection, transforms celestial bodies into chic silhouettes of gold and silver fabric with Swarovsky highlights. Classic, yet trendy, bold and unique, that’s the bottomline. Blues, greens and earthen reds are combined in geo metric designs and bold patterns.


Cosmic Collection is very Western eveningwear, comprising blouses, tops and satin shirts in bright colours like canary yellow, emerald green, vermilion, turquoise blue, cobalt blue, black and white. There are also capris and cut-off pants with leather and Swarovsky detailing, fitted and floating evening dresses, mini-skirts, knee length and straight-fit skirts.


“There are a lot of stretch satins and chiffons. The emphasis is on styling and fabrics. There are no embellishments but some have funky prints,” Khanna adds. Sunglasses.. always in vogue Goel swears by light or faded blue jeans teamed with the forever fashionable white shirt.

Source:msnindia