neeru kumar a first timer on the runway got the fallwinter 2011 edition of wills lifestyle india fashion week off to a fashionable start from prospective buyers socialites designers politicians media to friends the first day first show opened to a packed house and with a suave display of autumnwinter ensembles neeru lived up to the hype in a tribute to indias rich fabric tradition the designer showcased an interesting smorgasbord of tunics and asymetrical skirts teamed with leggings flowy robes jackets jodhpurs and a small smattering of silk sarees it is a strictly handwoven collection for the global women neeru exclaimed after the show looking elegant in a white cotton kurta and jeans one couldnt help notice the seamless transition of colours from blacks and greys to burnt red pale orange and finally burnished gold as models sauntered around with a careless charm of particular mention was the golden muga silk saree model tinu wore over a puffsleeved blouse and the black and white chequered tunic indrani dasgupta sported over black stockings in between there were glimpses of brazen asymmetrical cuts to traditional crossstitches and figureenhancing contemporary cuts we sure didnt miss out the structured jackets and the short and flowy dresses with a thin leather belt being the only accessory says neeru summing up her collection every garment uses fabrics that have been developed inhouse using ecofriendly materials and employing stitching and ornamentation techniques given the indian winters can be quite erratic the garments have blends of wool cashmere linen cotton and silk that are a shield from the elements without compromising on the look and feel of luxury extensively layered each of her outfit was a winner for their sheer colour selection fabricuse style and texture with little or no surface ornamentation and most importantly it did full justice to the autumnwinter theme glitzy front row the whos who of delhis p3p including designer manoviraj khosla ritu kumar nida mahmood beautician shahnaaz hussain socialite tanisha mohan and former mp renuka chowdhury among others were there to cheer for neeru