doweshowbellyad0 rina dhakas collection more picsfor the niche buyers with a taste for modern designs and classic elegance the latest collection from the celebrated designer had much to offeraccording to popular saying fashion is not limited to glamour and bling alone and the adage stands true at least for rina dhaka as the veteran designer showcased an extremely sombre collection on the fourth and penultimate day of the ongoing india fashion weekcompared to the earlier sizzlepacked bollywood touch at manav gangwanis show rinas presentation appeared all the more lacklustre although connoisseurs were eagerly waiting for some designs of substancethe show had however all the right people in place political bigwigs farooq abdullah and kamal nath super glam designer navin ansal and many other celebrities graced the occasion but when it came to blazing the runway the dazzle and the zing were definitely missing and the couture paraded on the ramp failed to take your breath awayyet in rinas own words it had taken her very long to conceptualise this autumnwinter range i wanted to design a very masculine and modern collection touched with feminine grace she said but fashion today is all about craftsmanship and handiwork so i also tried to incorporate some of those elements in my designs this is my version of a collection that has simple splendour just lines and shapes out of which i drew a story and accentuated it with some floral prints she explainedthe silhouettes were chic fluid and intricate since the designer had used a lot of layering and geometric patterns further highlighted by floral motifsthe fabrics used were mostly delicates and sheers an exotic range of silk georgette chiffon crepe satin and jersey complemented with quilted pleated and crushed effects in fact fabrics including ahimsa silk and tussar were specially woven for this particular collection the designer informed usthe colour palette was muted as well and integrated shades of brown charcoal grey black green and purple with a dash of gold and redalthough the collection was ostensibly lacking in bling the contemporary cuts and fine finishes had an understated magnificence further accentuated by exquisitely detailed hand embroidery patch work sequins mirror work and zardozi minus any shimmer and overthetop embellishments setting a different style statement in rinas collection were the stylish angora sweaters which were nicely teamed up with dresses and trousers the idea is to look beautiful in a dress without freezing to death so these sweaters and wraps made out of angora fabric will be the perfect outwear the designer concludedmonikarawalindiatimescoin