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WIFW '14: Abraham-Thakore bring Northeast on ramp

Last updated on - Mar 29, 2014, 12:43 IST
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WIFW '14: Abraham-Thakore bring Northeast on ramp

Designer duo David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore selected wild silk from northeast India to create their autumn-winter collection, which they presented at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).
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WIFW '14: Abraham-Thakore bring Northeast on ramp

The collection with a palette based on the golden hues of wild silk, evoked various shades of khaki. Meant for urban women, the range with a few pieces beautified by leopard prints, looked fabulous on models, who walked in flats. They also left behind jewellery pieces and neatly tied up hair
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WIFW '14: Abraham-Thakore bring Northeast on ramp

There was less skin show and winter outfits like trench coat over a sari, military inspired blouse on jacket with kurta and even shawl and scarves were displayed.
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WIFW '14: Abraham-Thakore bring Northeast on ramp

Unlike most of the autumn-winter collections showcased at the fashion event, which started Wednesday, Abraham and Thakore's new range adhered to the theme.
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WIFW '14: Abraham-Thakore bring Northeast on ramp

Muga, Tussar and Eri are fabrics woven from wild silk, which was used to create the line. The collection with a palette based on the golden hues of wild silk, evoked various shades of khaki.
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WIFW '14: Abraham-Thakore bring Northeast on ramp

"Our collection is inspired by empowered women and wild silk of northeast," Abraham told reporters here after the designers' packed show here on Friday

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