MINNIE SONDHI CHAUHAN

Women

The designer feels that layering is a big hit with asymmetrical cuts and loose comfortable clothing is bound to be in vogue. Sleeves are here to rule be it flared or floor length sleeves teamed up even with lehengas. “Bold cuts with minimalistic work are the trends which will rule this year. Fringes and tassels used as accents not only on handbags but also on garments will be lapped up,” she predicts. Stressing that yellow is the colour of the season, the designer says that banker stripes in shirts, skirts, trousers, and coats are a must have. “This season if it isn’t off-shoulder it isn’t right according to some designers,” she says.

The designer also feels that sneakers are here to stay, not only because they are comfortable but can be paired up with almost everything from a dress to denim. Men Chauhan is calling out to men to dump their ankle length turned up comfy fit pants and buy a few pairs of slim fit pants this season. “Also the suit is not supposed to be super-fit anymore. Prefer it loose and comfortable,” she says. She also says that men should not be averse to loosening their pockets and investing in slightly baggy denim jackets for summers and plain white t-shirts.

Trend Check

“Well Punjabis love Bollywood. Seeing anything interesting means that their next stop would be at the favourite designer’s studio,” she says.

Client Input

Chauhan feels that a majority of youngsters are now showing interest in the process and do not mind hanging around the studio. “Many give extremely intelligent inputs which can be instrumental in making the dress really sharp,” she says. Price Rs 3,500 onwards

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