Sashikant Naidu – LFW Summer/Resort 2012
When illusion and memorial come together they inspired Sashikant Naidu to create his collection titled "Duality" at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012. Bringing the beauty of his home state, Andhra Pradesh into fashion focus, Sashikant presented a creative mix of Ikat, Kalamkari, and Khadi and added gorgeous Lambada jewellery to complete the look. There was tussore and ahimsa silk in traditional colours of yellow, orange, blue, green and red all created with natural dyes. The prints were rustic and eye-catching, created to reveal a folksy story with flora, fauna and pictures of village life. Dresses and skirts swirled down the catwalk, while sari inspired wrap around creations were slinky as they sizzled on the models and will be perfect wear for the rising mercury. Detailing was restricted to miniature ruffles and Zarb embroidery which was touched with hints of Lambada jewellery. The one shoulder asymmetric dress which was hand painted with eco friendly colours, the bias cut tunic, the panelled skirts, the lehengas teamed with ruffled tops and the many saris with striking paintings; paid a tribute to the crafts of the states which Sashikant selected. When it comes to choosing a creation which reflects the beauty of Indian crafts, then the "Duality" collection by Sashikant Naidu will be the right choice for timeless fashion splendour.
