She’s got design on elders

Masaba Gupta's designs are perhaps more relatable to the young crowd, given the edgy and quirky look. The designer agrees, but says she makes sure not to consider a certain age group in mind while making collections.

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"We are a very youth friendly brand, but we don't want to alienate people who are elder; so we are constantly doing a range of silhouettes that women—right from 18-year-old to 50-year-old—can wear. The idea is to be able to be an age-versatile brand and not alienate young people or old people," Masaba said.

She spoke on the sidelines of the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive 2017 where she showed her bridal collection inspired by Himalayan Orchard Pure.

"There is a clear sensibility in mind that anything that is slightly arty has also to be commercially viable. The blend of commercial and art is the first thing that I think of whenever I make a collection. What are the prints that I am going to do, what are the colours that I am going to do, are the things that I think of. Colours are synonymous to what I do. I try to bridge the gap between luxury and comfort," she said.

When asked if she was satisfied with the final output that was presented on ramp, especially when the collection was out of a tie-up, the designer said: "Absolutely. I feel that as a designer, it's a bad thing to be satisfied, but it came together the way I imagined it to be. When I am doing something with another brand, I feel that they both sort of marry seamlessly.

Also one of the interesting things about her collection was the use of a moon motif in her garments and many wondered if it had anything to do with the Pakistani flag.

When asked, Masaba said, "If you see it closely, it's actually a crescent moon and has a lotus with it. The only thing is that when we started the show, we had all white garments with moon embellished in white itself; so I think it came from the fact that the Himalayas are so pristine and pure.

"I don't think it reminds you of the Pakistani flag," added the daughter of veteran actress Neena Gupta. — IANS

Return of Manish

Etihad Airways partners with Designer Manish Arora

Etihad Airways and Lakmé Fashion Week recently announced a collaboration with one of the most inspiring international contemporary designers, Paris-based Manish Arora, who returns to the prestigious Mumbai fashion event after more than five years.

The celebrated Indian couturier marks the 10th anniversary of his colourful Paris collection by presenting CosmicLove at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter Festive 2017 on August 19. 

His show, ‘Etihad Airways Presents Manish Arora', will take the star-studded audience of Bollywood celebrities, lifestyle media and fashion lovers on a visual journey that spans the tribes of Africa and the outer reaches of the universe. —ANI