Dramatic Dressing by Kavita Bhartia

Kavita Bhatia revived a feeling of Woodstock and the hippie era when she presented her collection for Spring/Summer 2009. The colour palette had elegantly subdued warm hues ranging from chocolate to mustard, rust, navy blue, forest green and wine. Fabrics such as satin, georgettes and crepes showed body and were embellished with stylish concoction of cross-cultural print motifs and techniques. Typical structural elements such as fringes, a tiered skirts, frills, panels, layers and border prints were used to create a collection which clearly spoke of a refined and elegant bohemian chic. Her collection showed interesting combinations like dresses with mini waistcoats and scarves worn over tight fitted tops as well as wrap pants. Others such as tunic blouses with emphasized empire line along with pleated front and back created an interesting mix of silhouettes on the ramp.