Payal Jain Inspired by Mystic Allure of Solitary Monk
Payal Jain's collection at WIFW NW 2010 was inspired by the mystic allure of the historical textiles and the bewitching lifestyle of the monks in Laos.
The peace and serenity that emanates from the monks holds the vast range of silhouettes together, be it draped dresses, flowing tunics, structured jackets, bias skirts, prayer pants, draped shells or form-fitted stirrups. The key feature of her collection was reverse construction of garments with obviously visible seams, overlocking and bandings to enhance the simplicity of the ensembles. The treatments and specially designed prints were vibrant, multidimensional, warm and inspired by old Laos textiles handed down over generations.
Fabrics ranging from linen and cotton jersey to hand woven khadi to self jacquards and soft flowing silk jerseys are draped and styled into clean, crisp and simple ensembles. The focus of her collection remains the denim washes and the worn-out effects created to give a rustic, raw and antique illusion. The unorthodox usage of colour, print, texture and fabrics was the most inspiring feature of her collection. The purity and simplicity of form, yarn, detail and surface texturisation is what makes these silhouettes unique.
Payal Jain's collection at WIFW NW 2010 was inspired by the mystic allure of the historical textiles and the bewitching lifestyle of the monks in Laos.
The peace and serenity that emanates from the monks holds the vast range of silhouettes together, be it draped dresses, flowing tunics, structured jackets, bias skirts, prayer pants, draped shells or form-fitted stirrups. The key feature of her collection was reverse construction of garments with obviously visible seams, overlocking and bandings to enhance the simplicity of the ensembles. The treatments and specially designed prints were vibrant, multidimensional, warm and inspired by old Laos textiles handed down over generations.
Fabrics ranging from linen and cotton jersey to hand woven khadi to self jacquards and soft flowing silk jerseys are draped and styled into clean, crisp and simple ensembles. The focus of her collection remains the denim washes and the worn-out effects created to give a rustic, raw and antique illusion. The unorthodox usage of colour, print, texture and fabrics was the most inspiring feature of her collection. The purity and simplicity of form, yarn, detail and surface texturisation is what makes these silhouettes unique.
