In Pictures: Black Is Back, 20 Different Ways to Do It Right

Because we take our blacks very seriously!

Model Lakshmi Rana wearing a Shivan and Narresh outfit 

(Photo: FDCI/Shivan and Narresh)

Black is not just a colour, it is an attitude. It’s not a monolith – it comes in different textures and styles. So here we are, presenting some of the best black style statements from Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2018.

Collection of Munkee See Munkee Doo at AIFW SS 2018(Photo: FDCI/Munkee See Munkee Doo)

What’s interesting here is that the polkas have been given the cut-out and applique treatment, which gives black yet another texture. Not that it needed it!

Exaggerated Sleeves

Ikai by Ragini Ahuja at AIFW SS 18 (Photo Courtesy: FDCI/Ikai)

Ragini Ahuja’s “Clan” collection was all about sharp contrasts and exaggerated silhouettes. Aren’t you just intrigued by these sleeves? Notice the black jooti too?

Fringes

Nikhita Tandon Presents Collection at AIFW SS 18(Photo: FDCI/NikhitaTandon)

“I Am Worth” by Nikhita Tandon too had lots of black. The fringed skirt here is an interesting look. This, along with the sheer black blouse looks quite chic.

Oversized Shoulders

Rajesh Pratap Singh presents his collection at Amazon India Fashion Week SS ‘18 in association with Nexa(Photo: FDCI/RajeshPratapSingh)

Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh experimented with the architecture of black, as he gave us oversized, structured shoulders. Quite cool!

Rajesh Pratap Singh’s collection was inspired by the Nexa palette of black white and chrome

Architectural experiments have been made in this collection

The athleisure trend was also seen on the runway

Desi Twist

Outfit by Abraham and Thakore at Amazon India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 (Photo: FDCI/AbrahamandThakore)

Monochromes in Indian wear are perfect for the shaadi season.

Abraham and Thakore used monochromes liberally throughout their collection

An Abraham and Thakore design with a hint of athleisure 

Indian wear with belts is how we like it! 

The label Abraham and Thakore is famous for its fine hand block prints

Black and white give a very chic look as is evident from this Abraham and Thakore creation

Black and Gold

Label SHIVAN & NARESH gave us rich botanical embellishments in gold using luxurious Italian Crepe Jersey and thick knits.

Shivan and Narresh presented their Araki Series at AIFW SS’ 18

The collection was inspired by Japanese contemporary photographer, Nobuyoshi Araki

The fabrics of the collection were luxurious Italian Crepe Jersey and thick knits

All Black

What’s more powerful than a black power suit, or a jumpsuit with minimal embellishment.

Ashish N Soni presents All Black Everything at Amazon India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2018

The all-black classic eveningwear marries menswear details on womenswear staples.

To mark the designer’s 25th year in fashion, he presented a restricted black palette.(Photo: FDCI/AshishNSoni)

And who doesn’t like some nice structured shoulders? After all, women shoulder so many responsibilities and still emerge as winners, right!

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