Part two series of the Shillong Fashion Week Diary by Rin Jajo. A pictorial essay on his trip to Shillong:
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| Police Bazaar a day before Durga Puja began. Glory's Plaza on the right is one of Shillong's first shopping complex and is famous for shops that sell a selection of trendy clothes and shoes. |
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| In Police Bazar, there are many handicraft pieces on sale, mostly decorative baskets woven out of cane and bamboo along with bamboo spatulas and wooden serving spoons. I like that these are locally produced, eco-friendly and sustainable as a form of business. There's much that can be done with bamboo and the North-east has it in plenty. |
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| There is no escaping Bollywood even in the North-east. Even with the popularity of English and Korean movies, Bollywood still holds sway over many. |
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| Rakesh Agarwal's choreography involved a bit of a skit in the beginning with the models talking among themselves. |
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| Rohit Bal met with the adulation of fans and attended the fashion week as a guest of the Chief Minister. |
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| A model struts in a creation by 'Magic M'. What she's wearing is a sarong, a traditional garment worn by tribal women in the North-east, usually woven on a loom. The model sports a more contemporary interpretation of the sarong with this particular piece carrying floral motifs, instead of the more traditional patterns. |
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| Detail of Sophie Sangma's collection. The traditional weave and patterns have been used as elements in the outfit. |
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| Sophie handing out jewellery to a model backstage. |
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| Archana looking divine in Jenjum Gadi. She has such gorgeous eyes! |
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| Jenjum Gadi's white kurta, being one of my favourite pieces from his collection. |
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| Edward Lalrempuia making new friends backstage. |
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| Julie Deb who played hostess to the delegation of designers and models. |
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| The fittings took place at the Umiam Lake Resort. This one is particular was for Gaurav & Ritika who weathered though hungover models. |
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| Details of a dress by Gaurav & Ritika. |
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| A hill sliced right through to make way for the highway. |
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| A quaint houseboat on the lake |
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| By far the most relaxed among all the designers at the shows, Anand's effervescent personality made for great company. |
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| I think she was trying to put on her shoes, in Anand Bhushan. |
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| Detail of the khasi Jainsem, as shown by Elizabeth Marbaning |
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| Rachel plays the part of a bride for Amoii. |
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| The audience was treated to an opera performance. |
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| Gaurav & Ritika's sporty meets space age. |
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| Nathaniel Weller Rynjah and Nachiket Barve. |
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| Nachiket's collection comprised of a riot of colours with rich textures brought about through embroidery and embellishments. |
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| Nachiket Barve's collection backstage. |
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| Nachiket Barve's collection backstage. |
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Nachiket Barve's collection
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Nachiket Barve show backstage
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| Ketho is a model from Nagaland. I hope it wont be very long before models from the North-east make it big in the mainstream Indian fashion scene. |
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| For the after-party, we went back to the resort where there was a relaxed pool-side setting. |
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| The lovely Elaine and Asu who played the perfect hosts made sure we had a good time! |
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| The CM took to stage and belted out some popular tracks. |
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| ELLE India's Editor in chief Nonita Kalra. |
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| Ritika, Amit and Gaurav |
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| Jenjum Gadi with Alexa Tham who walked the ramp at the fashion week. |
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All's well that ends well! Rohit Bal in his true signature style was the life of the party!
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What madness! I wish I could have attended also.
ReplyDeleteAlso, *loving* the post of Aneeth Arora. :)