MUMBAI: It was the romance and glory of the city of Prague that enchanted fashion designers Isha and Nitin Kartikeya of Dozakh enough to call their collection "Koffee with Kafka" at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012.
Using intricate tonal embroidery on a grand back drop like chiffon and silk, the designing duo ensured that their utterly feminine creations revealed their inspiration on the ramp.
What took one's breadth away were the beautifully executed French Knots craft used to embellish the creations along with the magnificent haunting prints, which were splashed on the garments. Layering took centre stage for most garments which is the signature style of this pair, but it was elegantly executed to create a timeless appeal.
Digital prints for bodysuits and the gorgeous lace appliqués, which appeared on the garments at strategic places, or as a cummerbunds were the highlight of the show. Colours were muted with dusty brown, white, giving way to moss green, chutney, shades of deep fuchsia and red/black ombré tones to finally stark black. The silhouettes were lean and elegant with the side looped hemlines appearing for midis and gowns.
The draped lungi styles were added to the slender cocktail creations and the overall effect of the collection was one of gentle beauty and grace, with a discreet touch of glitter and embellishments.
For fashionistas who appreciate the beauty of craft and culture, Isha and Nitin Kartikeya of Dozakh have got some timeless fashion options from their collection "Koffee with Kafka".
About Lakmé:
Contemporary Indian beauty expert Lakmé continuously innovates to offer a wide range of high performance and world class color cosmetics, skincare products, and beauty salons. In addition to leveraging Unilever's worldwide expertise, Lakmé also partners with the leading cosmetic house Milan-based Intercos Italia, Schwann Stabilo Germany and Paris-based Fiabila. Combining international cosmetic technology with an indepth understanding of the Indian woman's needs, Lakmé also offers its consumers a comprehensive beauty experience through its products and services at the Lakmé Salons and Studios.
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In 2010 Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), India's largest and most recognized private sector company headed by Chairman Mukesh Ambani, and IMG Worldwide (IMG), the world's leading sports marketing and management company headed by Chairman and CEO Ted Forstmann, announced the formation of an equal joint venture to develop, market and manage sports and entertainment in India. The joint venture company, IMG Reliance Pvt. Ltd., will create and operate major sports and entertainment assets in the country. In its first initiative, IMG Reliance entered into an agreement with the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) to create a new professional basketball league and manage all aspects of the commercial rights to the game in India. IMG Reliance signed a 15-year agreement with the AIFF, to improve, popularize and promote the game of football throughout India, from the grassroots to the professional level. IMG Reliance has also created a scholarship program to identify and train talented young Indians from sports including - basketball, soccer and tennis at IMG's world-class sports training facilities at IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida.
About IMG Fashion:
IMG Fashion is dedicated to facilitating a gateway to the fashion world - from creation to consumer. We offer solutions that seamlessly connect and associate fashion's key constituents and corporate brands using IMG's global resources, influence and expertise. Within the fashion industry IMG represents the world's top models, leading designers and the most influential photographers, art directors and stylists. The division produces the leading fashion events around the globe and represents many of the industry's top organizations and federations as well as works with various local and national governments, creating regional and international fashion platforms.
