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From streetwear to Samurais: Rahul Reddy

Last updated on: October 26, 2009 13:05 IST


Photographs: Courtesy PR Pundit

Designer Rahul Reddy showcased three distinct lines in a single showing on Day One the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. The first segment was inspired by the millions of people who live on the streets in Delhi and how the one or two garments they own are carried off with such ease and originality; the second segment had the theme of Samurai warriers and their ability to remain calm even in the eye of a stormy battle; and the third segment was a fusion of the first two.

Look closer at this skirt -- it actually is cut like an inverted waistcoat!

Crinkled yellow


The very epitome of summer, a casual shirt dress shows off a sunny hue and side pockets.

Chalk it out


How about that? A chalked out print of a blouse, skirt and pockets adorn the front of a simple white number.

Striping along


Model Nethra Raghuraman strikes a pose in a simple white self-striped outfit with a patch of rich orange to jazz things up.

Oriental edge


The Japanese influence is apparent on this blossom-printed button-down.

All bundled up


Reddy puts an unbelievably high collar on Michelle Innes' otherwise simple tangy outfit -- funky or foolish, the choice is yours.

Swishy stuff


A twirling, whirling white skirt sets off this ensemble, as do pale orange touches.

Upside down


We see another inverted shirt-style pattern on this next one -- getting kind of cliched now, isn't it?

Pockets galore


Nethra closes Reddy's show in a multi-pocketed sack dress -- pretty cool, huh?