Rahul Mishra showcases East meets West collection at WIFW

Fashion designer Rahul Mishra brought together the different elements from East and West of India in his Spring-Summer 2014 collection on day two of Wills India Fashion Week.
The rustic khadi jamdani from West Bengal and the intricate Bandhani from Gujarat has been combined in Mishra's new fashion line titled 'Kiss' (Keep It Simple and Sport).
"This collection is a marriage between the eastern and the western part of our country. I have been influenced by ancient jamdani work of West Bengal. I have got these garments done by workers from Kalna, a small town near Kolkata.
"I chose bandhani work as it is popular and in demand all the time. Also Gujarat is the hot topic, so I thought why not show it in my clothes as well," Mishra told reporters after the show.

The subtle but stylish collection comprised of jersey dresses, jamdani long jackets, kota block printed pallazos, jamdani sarees, tie and dye silk gowns, asymmetric skirts and embroidered crop tops.
The colour palette was dominated by corals, oranges, indigo, cobalt blues and classic blacks.

The fluidness of the garments was achieved by the use of silk organzas.
"For the past eight to nine months I have been travelling back and forth to Kalna and other places and I am happy to see that all the hard work has paid off when I see this collection today," Mishra said.
When asked about the upcoming trend of next Spring-Summer season, Mishra said, "Sportswear is going to be huge next season and through my collection I have tried and redefined sports and traditional wear.