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Arcus by Saaksha & Kinni

 Autumn/Winter Festive 2019

The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love colour the most.

- John Ruskin

Mumbai, 21st August 2019: The starting point for the brand this season was to explore the explosion of colour and print that the two states of Gujarat and Rajasthan have to offer. With that in mind, designer duo, Saaksha and Kinni, once again romanticised their love for Gujarat’s renowned Ikat work and Rajasthan’s infamous Leheirya prints, albeit from a new lens, this time also diving into the unique prints that are specifically worn by the Fakirani Jatts of Kutch.

With an aim to reinterpret these timeless prints into modern, contemporary, empowering silhouettes that represent and celebrate the modern global woman, the duo has worked with satins, cotton silks and drill fabrics. The satins and cotton silks representing femininity, grace and elegance; while the drills represent strength and masculinity - thus creating the perfect imbalance. The colour palette primarily consisted of purples, greens and pinks. Each strong in their own right, vivid and playful, yet fierce and bold.

Complementing the boldness of the garments, models were seen sporting fierce dreadlocked, messy buns tied up with colourful pieces of fabric. While the makeup laid focus on the eyes with a fun splatter of pink

Speaking about their collection Saaksha says, “With this collection, we have gone bolder with our silhouettes by making power suits, sheer kaftans, and evening gowns with embroidered jackets. We want to celebrate the colours and prints, in all their glory, that India has to offer.”