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What you just cannot miss about the clothes from Arrow is the perfection that the brand has in design, cut and colour. It keeps pace with the changing tastes of young people and gives them exactly what they want.
Standing out in the crowd
The latest collection for this winter is ‘Arrow New York’, which has been designed to appeal to the young. ‘Arrow New York’ stocks slim and lean-fit shirts and trousers, versatile jackets and stylised winter wear.
Talking about the philosophy behind the designs, Rishi Vasudev, COO, tailored clothing and sportswear division at Arvind Brands, says, “Inspired by New York, the line features a monochromatic style that fits in equally well on the trading floors as well as for an evening of socialising and networking.”
He points out that the reversible jacket, the detachable panel jacket, checkered shirts and formal flat-knit blended tees can be worn under a blazer or simply with formal trousers.
Rishi stresses that the unique point of the collection is the slim-fitted formal wear, which makes the wearer stand out in a typical work environment.
Rishi feels that today’s youngsters want to stand out, no matter what the situation is. “However, when they reach the working age and get into the corporate world, they have a limited choice with typical trousers and shirts. To fulfill the current gap in the market, Arrow has launched ‘Arrow New York’,” he shares.
The collection for women is no less stylish. The ‘Arrow Woman Fall Winter 2012’ has been tailor-made for the urban woman. “The latest line has a more girly look with cowl necks, cascades, tie-up blouses and printed dresses. To complete the winter needs and to suit the light Indian weather, the collection also offers light knits and cardigans in bold hues such as teal and plum,” explains Rishi and adds, “For the casual evenings, there is a range of sequinned tops, bandage dresses and leather jackets.”
Rishi feels that the items must be complemented with cardigans and lightweight jackets. “Men could add a scarf or a slim-knitted tie, edgy cufflinks, socks with an interesting design and leather shoes which have a slight twist. And for the not-so-formal occasions, maybe even adding a hat would help,” Rishi notes. And for the women, Rishi says “Add a large leather hobo bag, ballerinas for the day and high heels for the evening, some bling and sparkles with dangling earrings and bracelets.” This, he feels, is perfect for a ‘New York chic’ look.
Rhishav Sikdar, III year Engineering, CMRIT, wore a purple mini-houndstooth cotton shirt and matched it with tapered-fit trousers. The look was completed with a leather-patched blazer.
Punchline: “The look is very classy, sophisticated and extremely comfortable to wear. It is suited for any formal occasion.”
Price: Shirt (Rs 1799); trousers (Rs 1,999) and blazer (Rs 7,999).
Neema Thimmaiah, final year, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, picked up a satin plum cowl top and matched it with slate blue corduroy skinnies.
Punchline: “The neck is quite stylish. I really like the colour and the top fits comfortably. The skinnies are a good contrast. It’s stylish and in keeping with what the young want.”
Price: Top (Rs 1,399) and corduroy skinnies (Rs 1,799).
Romilla Akham, final-year LLB, CMR Law College chose an abstract print satin top and paired it with black skinny jeggings.
Punchline: “The combination is simple, subtle yet sophisticated. It’s perfect office wear and with a few accessories, it can be worn for an evening out.”
Price: Top (Rs 2,299) and jeggings (Rs 1,699).
Tanzil Ahmed, II year MBA, St Aloysius College, picked up a smart grey shirt with a button-down collar and paired it with super-slim trousers. He complemented the look with a black sweater.
Punchline: “The brand has a pretty good collection for winter. The clothes are high on design, comfort and fashion. They have an envious collection of casual and formal wear.”
Price: Shirt (Rs 2,199); trousers (Rs 2,399) and sweater (Rs 2,999).
Kavana Desai, II year PUC, Mount Carmel College, wore a digi-print crepe evening dress.
Punchline: “I got a more vintage look with a mix of vibrant colours. It’s a classy look for all seasons and can double up as formal wear too. Tweak it a little and it would fit well for a day out with friends.”
Price: Dress (Rs 2,699)
Haroon Rashid Bhat, I year, BBM Jain College, slipped into a sea-inspired white cotton shirt from ‘Arrow Sports’ and matched it with purple sun-baked trousers.
Punchline: “White is always appealing and leaves the wearer feeling cool. I really like my look for it is chic and perfect for a casual evening out with friends.”
Price: Shirt (Rs 1,999) and trousers (Rs 1,999).