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The New Indians
Photographed by Lamya Bhatri
Published: Volume 17, Issue 3, March, 2009

Unconventional, edgy, exploratory, unafraid. The desi design tribe redefines ‘Made in India’

Brown jersey ‘toga’ dress, by Lecoanet Hemant, New Delhi.
Green wool mix shawl, from Fabindia, Mumbai.
Red leggings, stylist’s own.

Orange printed cotton tunic, by Kallol Datta 1955; black and white discharge print and distressed stretch trouser by Anamika Khanna. Both in Kolkata.
Suede boots with tape detail, by CellDSGN, New Delhi.

Red crépe ‘disjointed’ jacket with star print, by Kallol Datta 1955, Kolkata.
Mini dress with multicoloured fringes, by Drashta; pearl and bead brooch and wood and silver bangle, both at Curio Cottage.
All in Mumbai.

White and green organza ‘inverted’ tunic and crépe inner, by Savio Jon, Goa.
White, grey and gold twill and lurex multi-panelled trousers, by Prashant Verma, New Delhi.
‘Spuds’ embroidered ballerinas, by Small Shop Jason Anshu, Bengaluru.
Acrylic and brocade necklace, by Little Shilpa; turquoise stone-chips bangle, white bangle with coral Buddha, brown stone-chips bangle, teal enamel bangle with stones, all at Curio Cottage. All in Mumbai.

Lime silk and organza dress (worn as top), by Chaitanya Rao, Chennai.
Block printed jersey jumpsuit (worn as trouser), by Azara, New Delhi.
Button embroidered bag, by Lamya Bhatri; brown leather and suede boots, from Samsonite; yellow and brown leather belts, from United Colors of Benetton. All in Mumbai.

Black quilted silk corset, by Prashant Verma; neckpiece
with bronze circular pendant,
by Lecoanet Hemant. Both in
New Delhi.
Orange textured silk skirt, by Small Shop Jason Anshu, Bengaluru.
Block printed box files, from Fabindia; georgette and satin pleated top, from Van Heusen for Women. All in Mumbai.
Coral bead neckpiece and black frames, stylist’s own.

Tie-dyed georgette caftan with embroidered scallops, by Abhijeet Khanna, for Risa, New Delhi.
Wool mix shawl, from Fabindia, Mumbai.

Ribbon appliqué cotton jacket with kalamkari panels, by Anamika Khanna, Kolkata. Fuchsia corded dress, by Rimzim Dadu, for My Village; wooden platforms with weave detail, by Azara. Both in New Delhi.

 

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