The outfits in this collection are a mix of soft jackets, crop shirts, easy pocket dresses, co-ord sets, tunics to name a few.
About the Collection
A juxtaposition of this season’s Kalicoo which is spelled as “Calico”. Is a silhouette that is acknowledged for its calmness and peace. With that in mind the assortments are wrapped in an impeccable, ideal. Unwinding hues to keep the quarantine lifestyle in a perfect symphony.
Key Elements
- A delicate interplay of soft dainty prints which brings out the romance and modernity as the key elements.
- This season’s assemblies are easy, breezy and soothingly attentive in its mix of natural colors and mellow hues.
- Each piece is carefully crafted with exquisite cruel hand embroidery on linen. And cotton as it translates into a fuzz free mural. Keeping intact a certain class with impeccably demure outfits — is the forte.
About Pankaj and Nidhi
Pankaj graduated with top honors from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (N.I.F.T.). He won the ‘Uma Nath Gold Medal’ for topping academics and the ‘Ritu Kumar’ Award for Best Graduating Collection 1995. He also won the first Smirnoff International Fashion Award in 1994.
After that, he worked with one of India’s leading designers as Head of Design for 10 years. During his tenure there, he met and married his colleague Nidhi, who is a bright and creative alumnus of N.I.F.T. She worked with one of India’s leading Export Firms, The Creative Group which designs & produces for some of the biggest labels in Europe.
In October 2010 they won the Grand First Prize at the International Apparel Federation’s International Fashion Award at the World Apparel Convention in Hong Kong. They were the winners of the iconic International Woolmark Prize, 2012, India.
In August 2012 the husband and wife duo was chosen as Grand Finale designers. A first for one of India’s younger talents, for Lakme Fashion Week where their collection was received with a standing ovation. They have been honored with several Elle Style Awards. The most recent and most prestigious of which was Elle Designer of the Year 2012. The others have been Elle Shape Shifters for 2011. Elle Best Women’s Prêt-a-porter in 2009 and Elle Best Debutant Designer in 2008.
Availability
Kalico is available on www.pankajandnidhi.com, shipping across the globe and in Pankaj & Nidhi stores… Shop No. 1, Turning Point Building, 16th Road,, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052
33, Altamount Rd, Tardeo, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026
Kila, Seven Style Mile, Kalka Das Marg, Near Qutub Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi
