Huate hues for a cool summer
What will the 2010 summer fashion palette look like?
The summers are here and it’s time to revamp your wardrobe. With the heat wave in the country at its highest in the last 10 years, fashionistas are looking to put a stylish foot forward while trying to stay cool. So while buying that piece of luxury and quality, make sure you purchase ‘cool couture’ to beat the heat.
Daytime story
While the temperatures soar during the day - breezy, light and youthful couture is what one craves for. “Everyone is trying to look slim, yet trendy. Jumpsuits with broad belts are hot, as are leggings in different fabrics,” says designer Abhishek Dutta.
And if it’s summer, then how can one not don a pair of trendy shorts? If hemlines are anything to go by, things are certainly looking up - skirts are creeping up the thigh and revealing bloomers. Yes, you heard it right, ‘bloomers’. “This year, the ever-favourite shorts come with a big twist. Styled like bloomers and wraparounds, shorts will be trendy,” quips Dutta.
Designer Archana Kochhar too, gives an insight into the season’s hip trends. “The silhouettes float from fluid caftans which morph into shirt dresses clinched with patent belts. Jersey playsuits with zipper embroidered cuffs and patterned ballooned pants with crepe shrug-shirt are absolutely in,” confirms Kochhar. For designer Ritu Kumar, no matter what the trend, the clothes have to easy and comfortable. “Resort wear is big because they are loose and easy to wear and not at all clingy,” says Kumar.
“Those who swear by ethnic wear can go in for kurti dresses with big prints and minimal embellishment. They can team it up with leggings minus a dupatta or go for a big belt,” advises Dutta.
Night time faves
With the daytime dressing taken care of, it’s the party nights that one needs to look into. “Toga dresses, which are light and easy, are apt for the season,” says Dutta, adding, “They can be modified into different drapes and silhouette according to your preference and they work best during night outs.”
Designer Asmita Marwah too swears by comfortable clothing. “You can put off showing your curves for another season, as form-fitting outfits are out. Cuts should be relaxed and comfortable. Styles like halter-necks, backless and low-backs work best,” says Marwah. And yes, shorts too can be worn during an evening out. “A well cut pair of shorts with a great shirt, teamed with strappy sandals can make you look hot. But the shorts need to be well-made,” warns Marwah.
A single shouldered jumpsuit or strapless one too can work wonders. Architecturally inspired designs are hot as well.
Colour me cool
While white has always been a trend for the summers, this year fashionistas are expecting a complete whitewash. “White has been a perennial favourite with everyone for the summer. But this year thanks to the heat-wave, people are ditching other colours in favour of white,” confirms Kumar. “And if you want to make things interesting, go in for pastels,” she adds.
Marwah however, is in favour of summery hues. “Apart from ivory, go in for orange and yellow. If you want to experiment, team up a bright colour with a toned down one, like beige.” For Dutta, this season provided one with a good opportunity to go ‘eye-popping colourful’. “Tangerine, orange and tomato puree red are sizzling, yet cool.”
Cloth capers
While women would always like to look sexy and beautiful, ‘flirtatious’ is the key with fabrics like chiffon, cotton and linen being a complete sell-out. “Cotton is definitely an all-time fave. But this year, I’m working on the Chanderi fabric and it’s proving to be quite popular,” says Kumar. “The jersey fabric is cool. If you’re one for cotton, wear your feelings on your sleeve with big prints - psychoanalytic, graphic, Freudian-slip print, geometric patterns - you name it. But no florals please. They are so 2009!” says Dutta.
The summers are here and it’s time to revamp your wardrobe. With the heat wave in the country at its highest in the last 10 years, fashionistas are looking to put a stylish foot forward while trying to stay cool. So while buying that piece of luxury and quality, make sure you purchase ‘cool couture’ to beat the heat.
Daytime story
While the temperatures soar during the day - breezy, light and youthful couture is what one craves for. “Everyone is trying to look slim, yet trendy. Jumpsuits with broad belts are hot, as are leggings in different fabrics,” says designer Abhishek Dutta.
And if it’s summer, then how can one not don a pair of trendy shorts? If hemlines are anything to go by, things are certainly looking up - skirts are creeping up the thigh and revealing bloomers. Yes, you heard it right, ‘bloomers’. “This year, the ever-favourite shorts come with a big twist. Styled like bloomers and wraparounds, shorts will be trendy,” quips Dutta.
Designer Archana Kochhar too, gives an insight into the season’s hip trends. “The silhouettes float from fluid caftans which morph into shirt dresses clinched with patent belts. Jersey playsuits with zipper embroidered cuffs and patterned ballooned pants with crepe shrug-shirt are absolutely in,” confirms Kochhar. For designer Ritu Kumar, no matter what the trend, the clothes have to easy and comfortable. “Resort wear is big because they are loose and easy to wear and not at all clingy,” says Kumar.
“Those who swear by ethnic wear can go in for kurti dresses with big prints and minimal embellishment. They can team it up with leggings minus a dupatta or go for a big belt,” advises Dutta.
Night time faves
With the daytime dressing taken care of, it’s the party nights that one needs to look into. “Toga dresses, which are light and easy, are apt for the season,” says Dutta, adding, “They can be modified into different drapes and silhouette according to your preference and they work best during night outs.”
Designer Asmita Marwah too swears by comfortable clothing. “You can put off showing your curves for another season, as form-fitting outfits are out. Cuts should be relaxed and comfortable. Styles like halter-necks, backless and low-backs work best,” says Marwah. And yes, shorts too can be worn during an evening out. “A well cut pair of shorts with a great shirt, teamed with strappy sandals can make you look hot. But the shorts need to be well-made,” warns Marwah.
A single shouldered jumpsuit or strapless one too can work wonders. Architecturally inspired designs are hot as well.
Colour me cool
While white has always been a trend for the summers, this year fashionistas are expecting a complete whitewash. “White has been a perennial favourite with everyone for the summer. But this year thanks to the heat-wave, people are ditching other colours in favour of white,” confirms Kumar. “And if you want to make things interesting, go in for pastels,” she adds.
Marwah however, is in favour of summery hues. “Apart from ivory, go in for orange and yellow. If you want to experiment, team up a bright colour with a toned down one, like beige.” For Dutta, this season provided one with a good opportunity to go ‘eye-popping colourful’. “Tangerine, orange and tomato puree red are sizzling, yet cool.”
Cloth capers
While women would always like to look sexy and beautiful, ‘flirtatious’ is the key with fabrics like chiffon, cotton and linen being a complete sell-out. “Cotton is definitely an all-time fave. But this year, I’m working on the Chanderi fabric and it’s proving to be quite popular,” says Kumar. “The jersey fabric is cool. If you’re one for cotton, wear your feelings on your sleeve with big prints - psychoanalytic, graphic, Freudian-slip print, geometric patterns - you name it. But no florals please. They are so 2009!” says Dutta.
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