Report on Rajesh Pratap Singh Ss 12

Rajesh Pratap Singh

Fashion week ventured outside for much awaited finale of the first day. With the catwalk above seated height, the sorbet tones of the collection popped out perfectly against the night sky. Tangerine orange, scarlet red and candy pink where the colors of the moment, occasionally mixed with pale grey or metallic silver. Pratap's take on the shirt dress was shown in many ways: Double layered, hooded, plain and printed. Often teamed with oversized, clear Perspex necklaces and bracelets. Later came butterfly embroidery and dragonfly print to enhance the outdoor feel. Iridescent winged, silver butterflies were woven on to both dresses and jackets alike. Silver fish scale leggings added to the metallic palette. Sporty waist coats came in white airtex leather and fuchsia pink taffeta, and were teamed with geometric print, light cotton dresses. An established favourite of the fashion crowd buyers, press and shoppers alike, the designer not only pleased, but thrilled his audience once again.

High on ikkat by Rajesh Pratap Singh
Rajesh Pratap Singh, known for his sense of minimalism, outshines his virtue every time. Starting with chaotic music, he slowly shifts to a peppy note. Held in an open area, the show once again suited the theme and the ideology. The shapes were a mix of traditional and contemporary, striking an optimum balance. Ikkat with Pratap’s vision and styling now has reached new heights. This time, it seemed, Rajesh’s artistic side was at play.
The palette had a mix of soft pinks, oranges, grays and metallic. The traditional drapes like sarees, dhotis were skillfully teamed with sleeker belts. Short dresses with kaftans sleeves gave a hint of practicality, keeping in mind the hi-tech lifestyle. Ikkat has a new meaning now—flamboyant! The rich medium, which is known in Indian history, needs such treatments more often.   The tunics had smocked yokes with self colored threads. The solids were highlighted with contrast linear bands running in...