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Ekta & Ruchira blends nature beauty with fashion at LFW 2008. Oct 17, 2007 MUMBAI:‘The Sapling’ collection presented for Spring/Summer 2008 by Ekta Jaipuria and Ruchira Kandhari under the label ‘Ekru Bio’ at Lakme Fashion Week on 16th October 2007 proved that creative restrain in colours, patterns, designs and silhouettes, can bring forth one of the most beautifully finished ramp offerings. The collection was one of the most appreciated by the audience. Emphasizing on the environment and its beauty and using eco friendly organic cottons in earthy shades of beige, brown, rust and leaf green with just minute touches of gold, the prints were floral using azo-free dyes, pigment printing and delicate hand embroidery which included thread work, appliqué and dori with delicate trims like laces, ruffles and smocking. The perfectly finished very well styled garments started with western silhouettes and moved to saris and kalidar kurtas with dupattas which ended the show. The summer fresh collection included striking pieces like the grandfather yoke printed dress with layered frills and embroidered waist insert, layered dress with smocked sleeves, tiered shirt dress with embroidered belt and a muga trapeze creation with embellished yoke which were all teamed with stirupped knee high leggings worn with heel shoes. While the western shapes faintly resembled the Austrian peasant costumes; the Indian outfits drew inspirations from the Mughal era for angarkhas and kurtas. Lakme Fashion Week Spring Summer 2008 has been scheduled at the city based National Center of Performing Arts (NCPA) from October 13-17 2007. |