Payal Jain’s Collections

Jagran Sakhi

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Payal Jain’s collection at WIFW A/W 2010 was inspired by the mystic allure of the historical textiles and the bewitching lifestyle of the monks in Laos.

The peace and serenity that emanates from the monks holds the vast range of silhouettes together, be it draped dresses, flowing tunics, structured jackets, bias skirts, prayer pants, draped shells or form-fitted stirrups. The key feature of her collection was reverse construction of garments with obviously visible seams, overlocking and bandings to enhance the simplicity of the ensembles. The treatments and specially designed prints are vibrant, multi-dimensional, warm and inspired by old Laos textiles handed down over generations.

Fabrics ranging from linen and cotton jersey to hand woven khadi to self jacquards and soft flowing silk jerseys are draped and styled into clean, crisp and simple ensembles. The focus of her collection remains the denim washes and the worn-out effects created to give a rustic, raw and antique illusion.

Surface texturisation was minimal as well as earthy, with rough cut stone embellishment on ragged fabric appliqué. The contrast of colours from the indigo to burnt carol, warm chocolate and slate black comes across as a strong statement to depict the good and evil in every human being. The unorthodox usage of colour, print, texture and fabrics was the most inspiring feature of her collection. The purity and simplicity of form, yarn, detail and surface texturisation is what makes these silhouettes unique.

Over all the collection was very practical and commercially viable. It was an ode to the dying crafts and textiles of the world and a sincere effort to make a difference where it matters the most.