We often reserve ostentatiously embellished ensembles to pull out in the winter season. Practically too, they’re only appropriate and easy to carry off in airy weathers. But considering the slew of places you’ll be visiting and hours you’ll be spending in your desi ensemble, it’s best to have a lighter take on embellishments. That doesn’t mean you’ll have to trade dazzling ornate and settle for demure elements. From low-key festive affairs at home to high-octane wedding celebrations, meticulously printed ensembles are easy to slay almost any event on your social calendar. Season’s It prints are nudging you away from embellishments that weigh you down. Ahead are a few favourites that you’ll love adding to your autumn season festive repertoire or packing away for destination weddings!
Have a fancy for cultural art? Envisioning tribal printed ornate with highlighted details, Payal Singhal, with her Winter/Festive ’19 designs, has given us all the reasons to give heavy embellishments a miss. Playing with deep colours, Rajdeep Ranawat made bohemian prints the stars of his collection. With prints so striking, you could also go easy on accessorizing to shine through effortlessly.
Nothing like the quaint charm of handwoven pieces trimmed with prints in a soothing colour palette. A favourite amongst the minimalists, Torani specializes in handcrafted chanderi chintz creating classic festive ensembles for a quintessential ethnic wardrobe. No matter what the season, consider Torani lehengas and sarees as all-time masterpieces to go with your heirloom jewellery.
Tying the knot at exotic resorts is the new cool. Globetrotter fashionistas get a golden turn to shine in their exquisiteness. While Shivan & Narresh encored the bohemian mood with nuances inspired by Gond Art, Papa Don’t Preach synchronized with the tropical synergy with dramatic artistry and a bold punch of colourful hand painting.
Looking for prints that easily distinguish you as the best-dressed? We’ve picked two maestros of prints for you. With dark florals and statement drapes, Masaba’s printed statement-makers promise to be a winning choice in front of any couture ensemble while Ritu Kumar‘s signature melange of colours and intricate motifs spell sophistication at first glance. Imagine your ethnicity in modern vocabulary and voila!
Florals for autumn, just like summers are reminiscent of romance. This offseason print has similar layers to its character. Take a look at the blooming prints in deep bewitching colours by Nakul Sen or sedated flowers on a pastel canvas by Ease, both styles speak of a charming soul. Besides, the print glistens uniformly from dawn to dusk.