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Minimalistic fashion gets a nod on the runway

March 19, 2016 19:01 IST
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Dhruv Kapoor gave punk a whole new meaning, while Rimzim Dadu kept it minimalistic with neat cut and straight lines. 

Fashion designer and winner of Vogue Fashion Fund, Dhruv Kapoor took inspiration from the Victorian era for his collection which was a celebration of women.

An amalgamation of the past and the present, his collection had a mix of evening wear and sports garments.

The fabrics were made by the designer himself and featured modern materials like plastic, nylon, polyester and faux fur.

Rimzim Dadu's show was exceptional because the fashion designer brought her weavers along, and let the participants interact with them. 

The designer returns to the runway after a gap of two years and she was open to encouraging people to take a closer look at the work that goes into an outfit. 

She played mostly with black and grey, and introduced chiffon cording and fabric created out of wires in her collection. 

Scroll down to see the different looks from Dhruv Kapoor and Rimzim Dadu's collections. 

Dhruv Kapoor

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Image: A 'back to school' look complete with a pair of geeky glasses, faux fur jacket, leather shoes and a leather skirt -- provided this school is in the coldest region in the world!

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Image: All set to jazz up the night! The designer played with silver metallic colours and bomber jackets in the evening wear section.

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Image: Models dressed in trench coats and mini skirts graced the ramp, with boots that matched the look. Metallic embellishments were thrown into the outfit to add a hint of bling. Check out the next pic...

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Image: The metallic sequins and lace add the much needed contrast to the otherwise pale outfit.

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Image: The designer kept the accessories minimal so that the focus would be on the outfits. Extraordinarily long sleeves, unfinished hemlines and slouchy jackets were the highlights of this collection.

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Image: It's interesting to see how the designer has used lace; a cross between edgy and feminine fashion. Fur was used to add an element of luxury to the collection.

Rimzim Dadu

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Image: Saris with metallic surfaces, metallic silhouettes and 3D appliques were the highlight of the collection.  

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Image: A model shows an all-black look complete with a sheer top with mehendi motifs, pants and black boots. 

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Image: Steering clear of just party outfits, the designer focused on everyday fashion. This navy blue dress makes for an ideal casual wear, doesn’t it? 

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Image: Two ways to wear metallic with black. 

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Image: Want to go majorly metallic?  

Photographs: Kind courtesy FDCI 

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