Joy Mitra

With his latest collection that was showcased on the WIFW A/W 2010 ramp, Joy Mitra has extended his specialisation to ethnic, Indian and Indo-Western wear. The collection is developed by an innovative blend of colours depicting ‘Lord Krishna’. The colour palette ranged from, blacks, coffee browns, rust maroons and dark greens on fabrics like georgettes, chiffons, cottons, velvets, silks and wool.

Showstopper actress Koena Mitra appeared as Krishna’s Radha in colours of raas leela – majenta, green and golden shimmer on a ghagra and choli. There was an emphasis on the use of natural fabrics and dyes to create a class of apparels for formal, casual and cultural occasions. Kalamkaris, ajraks and block prints in cottons, pure silk, georgette, chiffons and pure Banarasi brocades were a delight on the ramp.

The collection seemed quite wearable with the highlights being the layering techniques, embellishments and interesting surface texturising like the use of coins placed at vantage points. The look which the models displayed on the ramp had a winter feel with warm colours.

Flowy form with contemporary silhouettes created a spunky and chutzpah collection for A/W 2010.