JOIN USThe years spent in the fashion industry has taught Bengaluru-based designer Kamal Raj Manickath the fact that women like to experiment with traditional clothes. He plays around with motifs and brocades to make every garment look unique and classy. His line of ‘salwars’, ‘saris’ and ‘lehengas’ this season are truly impressive.
Seasonal hues and flavours
Kamal’s latest collection is an attractive blend of cuts, colours and designs. Every garment gets a new identity in his hands.
He doesn’t shy away from exploring and experimenting with colours.
His team of designers always strive for novelty and perfection. Under Kamal’s personal supervision, the old and the traditional fabrics, don a modern avatar.
The sari and ‘lehengas’, in particular, teem with endless possibilities in their design and thus, gets seasonal hues and flavours.
The range includes sari that sells the most during weddings and red is the preferred colour of most people. Embroidered ‘lehengas’ and prints are part of Kamal’s creations.
The bridal collection has saris woven in pure ‘zari’ with broad borders.
Kamal is also known for his ability to transform the simplest of garments into something special.
“I believe that you can make the simplest of garments look attractive. It is all about
striking the right colour balance,” he adds. “Women have a definite taste when it comes to what they want to wear and prefer to wear garments that suit the occasion,” says Kamal.
“There’s a lot of thought and imagination that goes into the way women want to present themselves,” he adds. Kamal is also particular about accessories matching the garment. “They complete and complement the look,” he says.
According to him, a chunky earring goes best with a heavily-brocaded sari or a ‘lehenga’. “You must accessorise in an intelligent and creative way,”
he adds.
Keerthana Kalappa, a student of BMS College of Engineering, chose to wear a maroon and yellow ‘lehenga’ and pair it with a floral ‘dupatta’.
Punchline: “I really liked the colour and the entire look was enhanced with matching jewellery. It wasn’t as heavy as I thought it would be. It’s a traditional wear but looks modern and attractive.”
Price: Lehenga set (Rs 39,999)
Arpita Hota, a student of II year BSc FAD, Army Institute of Fashion and Design, wore a pink-netted lehenga with ‘Kottapatti’ work.
Punchline: “The brand has a variety of garments in vivid colours. The one I wore was a bright pink-netted ‘lehenga’, which fit perfectly. The most attractive part was the exquisite workmanship on it.
Price: Lehenga set (Rs 24,999)
Farah Magi, a student of II year BA, Mount Carmel College, chose to wear an orange and sea green lehenga set.
Punchline: “The ‘lehenga’ was truly different from what is usually available. The multi-coloured
‘lehenga’ with shades of
off-white and orange looks elegant and attractive. It’s the kind I would definitely wear it to a wedding.”
Price: Lehenga set (Rs 34,999)
Sumiran, a student of II year BSc, Mount Carmel College, sported an orange and pink lehenga with a designer jacket
Punchline: “The sheer variety is impressive. The garments certainly have a class and quality of their own. The material is soft and
not only feels comfortable but fits perfectly too.”
Price: Lehenga set (Rs 28,999)
Rimpi, a student of II year BSc FAD, Army Institute of Fashion and Design, slipped into a red and gold sari gown with drapes.
Punchline: “The gown is a very elegant. I would wear it to a formal function or on any special occasion. The work on it and the blend of rich colours enhance the look of the outfit. I fell in love with it, the moment I saw it.”
Price: Sari gown (Rs 17,999)
Aishani, a student of BMS College of Engineering, picked up a pink and golden lehenga set.
Punchline: “The collection at the store is attractive and unique in its own way. This ‘lehenga’, with intricately woven gemstones along the neckline is extremely catchy. The integration of pink and gold
is classy.”
Price: Lehenga set (Rs 24,999)