Photographs: Dominic Xavier
"Folk paintings from the Ukraine, Faberge egg details from Tsarist Russia, pre-historic fossil imprints..." These are just a few of the many things that inspired Nachiket Barve's latest offerings.
The Magpie' -- that's the name of the latest Nachiket Barve line, showcased at the LFW.
Fiery colours, layers, both structured and fluid silhouettes and hand embroidery were presented on the ramp and in case you're wondering about the name of the collection, it's representative of a type of crow that is known to steal bright, shiny objects.
So why magpies? Because Barve's creations borrow the brightest aspect of several inspirations, a list of which is too lengthy to mention here, but then you probably have a fair idea from the introduction above!
First up is this silky dress in several tones of blue, with saffron patchwork flowers creating a dainty effect.
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New-age casual
Next we have these fading aqua shorts, worn underneath a free-flowing blouse and matching overcoat that goes down to the knees.
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One-sided simplicity
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Underwater effect
Against an indigo-blue background, little four-sided stars seem to come alive like creatures of the deep.
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Flower child
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Pretty picture
A model smiles in a one-sided maxi in fading blue and deep purple. And isn't that little wrist cuff sweet?
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Going green
And ethnic too, with a becoming floral green and yellow churidaar kurta.
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Beady style
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Second time around
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Dividing line
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The drape does the trick
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Without any airs
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