Day 4
Kunal Rawal
The runway show was filmed on a green screen which was transformed to look like a stark yet luxurious showroom.Titled ‘Process’, the collection presented by NEXA is youthful, modern, occasion wear and, is a combination of Indian black tie, creamy groom wear and occasion wear greys. It is a sleek, modern take on traditional wear with ever so slightly androgynous aesthetics for men and women, designed with Indian millennials in mind.
Color Card
Inspired by the colors of NEXA, the collection was spread over a military shade card of black, off-white and grey.
• Kunal introduced four new androgynous silhouettes, the silhouettes and shapes brought together a line of versatile formal separates that had distinct mix and match possibilities. The silhouettes are punctuated with metallic highlights, geometric detailing, Kashmiri handwork, French knots and thread work
• Sherwanis with angular hemlines,heavily embroidered bundies, sharply cut jackets, bundgalas, slim-line shirts with discreet detailing to lend a contemporary feel to the menswear
• Ornamental buttons and statement shoes for the men and subtle dashes of glitter and daring neck and hemlines for the women to add glam quotient
Sonakshi Sinha in a beaded embroidered tailored black dress
Ishaan Khatter in a black embellished bundgala and matching trousers
Designer’s Take
Kunal Rawal
“This is the first time we are putting our our androgynous women’s wear and four new silhouettes,” “Black is a color so powerful but not seen enough in occasion wear, so it is definitely a night finished sophisticated collection like the new NEXA S cross. The collection is intricately detailed with handwork in geometric uptakes and we have incorporated our statement metallic highlights in oxidized tones. The individual pieces can be broken up to create multiple looks and even paired with formal separates highlighting the functionality that the label stands for. This collection primarily focuses on transitional looks that will work well for a wedding day to night occasions or the red-carpet events and a destination party.”
