They wowed us with their sparkling body of work,but that’s not the only parameter we’ve judged the fashion fraternity on this year.After consistently tracking them through two seasons,fall/winter 2009 ang spring/summer 2010,and on the three accounts-Wearability ,Creativity, and saleability..
Hot Steppers
The names that rocked the ramp
Jyothsna Chakravarthy
She’s barely been around for a year on the fashion circuit but jyothsna already the next big thing.Her exotic looks and great attitude make her stand apart.
Smita Lasrado
Standing almost 6ft tall, Smita’s towering presence makes an instant impact.From new Delhi and Mumbai to Paris.the catwalks and designers seem to love this model.
Rebecca Tyagi
Bringing quite intensity into every frame,Rebecca steals the show with her powerful expressions and edginess.The model who previously wanted to be lawyer ,is now a regular at fashion weeks- which is exactly where she’s meant to be.
Designer of the year
Rajesh Pratap Singh
When a master crafts a garment ,there is only silence.Inspired bye awe.Written in genius.Laid out as a tribute .The designer is a master .Rajesh pratap singh’s collection are about the tailoring .The cut.And the detail.theyy are also about a man who refuses to speak.His work ,instead tells you that when the lexicon of Indian design is written,the pin tuck will be his for ever.As will black.Because pratap can take it from monochrome to brilliance and back.With no effort.The designer of the year never fails to work his magic.
Absolutely ELLE
Varun Bhal
the first is a distinct signature style that is original and the second is the ability is to surprise with new collections.From his early collection to the present ,he has shown us a repertoire of vintage looks with contemporary shapes that are chic and elegant with a feminine ,romantic feel to them.His use of surface texture and embroideries are beautiful and his cloths, both Indian and western ,suit women of all ages .
Fashion Forward
Taking it a step further
Varun sardana
The beauty of spring/summer 2010 collection lies in providing a women with that opinion –as is she went back to school and created her own clothes.Elements of fun with technique ,giving his ensembles and old-world air,while keepin them fresh,interactive and unique.
The All Rounder
Tamara moss
One of the gorgeous faces to grace the ramp with an overwhelming sense of confidence ,Tamara moss is the quintessential fashion chameleon.A house favourite for most designers ,she’s seen as often on the catwalk as in ad campaigns.
Sexy Stylish Spirited
Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna
Designer duo rohit gandhi and rahul khanna with their label cue,have established their stamp as one of the most stylish designers in the industry today.
Urben Modern
Namrata Joshipura
From fall/winter 2009 collection with 1980’s reference power shoulders,satin and booties to sprin/summer 2010,where it is more contemporary and even futuristic with lots of 3-d embroidery and usage of virulent colours.
Best Debut
Morphy by amit aggarwal
What makes Amit Aggarwal special is the fact that he creates and thinks of ideas and silhouettes that are completely new and unique.His forte lies in hiss strong pattern making skills combined with spontaneous draping .His inspirations was skin in all its stages and forms ,and the color pallette moved into skin toneslike ivory ,beige,sand,salmon,and tan.
unconventional Craft
Janson and Anshu
The nature fashion and trends can sometimes be tyrannical and lead to boring scenes of sameness .However,small shop by janson and anshu cheerfully follows its own creative path ,its idiosyncratic voice resulting in a design sensibility that embraces both fashion and style with confidence and aplomb.In their recent presentation of their collection for spring/summer2010,each garment silhouette embrace the human farm,yet explored new and usual shapes to conceal,reveal and flatter.
Top Model
Lisa Haydon
When asked about her most beloved designers ,Lisa had this to say:Tarun Tahiliani is my all –time favourite ,he knows how to work with fabrics and make a women look like a goddess.Other then tarun ,her favourite shows were Namrata joshpura , Rajesh Singh and Nachiket Brave.
Going Global
Manish Arora
Not many of our designers are known in fashion circuits elsewhere in the world.
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