Mumbai, July 23: With a name like Geisha, no surprise that the collection by designer-duo Paras and Shalini featured a very Eastern inspired feel. The silhouette may have been primarily western in the first half of the range but the embellishment shouted Orient. The high points of the collection were some superbly cut skirts. They swayed to the ground with beautiful cut bias cut insets at the back to give a train like effect. The first we saw was white with primarily reed embroidery. Next out were a couple of strong red western ensembles heavy with gold embellishments. One was remarkable for its tapering silhouette thanks to some 80s style shoulder pads.
The beautiful skirt reappeared, this time in a brown /beige avatar. A fabulous cut!
A dramatic change then to a Courreges/ Rabanne graphic monochrome range of long, slinky, western evening gowns and a very 60s space age trouser suit. Very retro. The sari range that followed was pure tradition even with cosets as sari blouses.
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