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Clash of contrasts on WIFW ramp
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) As the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) got underway here Wednesday, the second show of the day witnessed a clash of subtlety and extravagance showcased by designers Anjana Bhargava and Manoviraj Khosla. Against the backdrop of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's resonating music, Bhargava's show opened with a little boy walking down the ramp with a kettle and a tray of tea glasses in his hands. He then made way for a veiled model with a basket in her hand walking through a broken wall, symbolizing a traditional Indian woman breaking barriers to face the contemporary world. With a generous use of some of the finest Indian fabrics like cotton, chanderi and maheshwari mixed with georgette and khadi, Bhargava's collection was true to its theme of Revival.
Passion for the Planet
Flirty. Sexy. Organic. Yeah, it's possible. Fort Collins retailer Elyse Miller has proved the point at her funky little boutique, Passion for the Planet, where saucy lingerie made from organic and sustainable fibers rules the day (and night). Open since May, the lineup includes modest-looking - and modestly priced - organic panties, bras, nightgowns and robes, plus eco-friendly undergear for guys, too. For those special occasions, like a wedding night, you can slip into something much more slinky (and spendy). Custom-fitted organic silk satin sets from Enamore's Sensibella line - panties, camisole, eye mask and garter - run about $300, and the Jezebelle sassy organic silk and soy blend bralet and panty set costs about $200. If you're feeling a little bold, check out the sustainable (ahem) sex toys hidden behind the curtain at the back of the store.
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