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It's Carnival Chic for Malini Ramani
Sita Menon |
April 25, 2005
t's amazing how much she transfers herself into her garments all the time and so well," said Tarun Tahiliani [Images] about designer Malini Ramani's Carnival Chic! collection at the Lakme India [Images] Fashion Week 2005.
He wasn't kidding.
In a three-pronged collection about three girls -- Maya, the Bombay Bohemian, Maria, the Carnival Girl and Tara, the Guru Girl -- Malini unveiled decidedly sophisticated ensembles in mix-and-match, ruffle skirts, corsets, kaftans, and cholis. Her collection reflected her trademark bright colours.
"It's about their journey in search of glamour and fashion -- from Bombay to Benaras to Bali. The clothes are a reflection of their journeys," said Malini.
Former model Feroze Gujaral said, "I think it was very unusual, looked a little bit like the Kill Bill [Images] collection, but some of the pieces were really beautiful."
Malini's collection is priced between Rs 3,000 and Rs 20,000.
Photograph: Jewella C Miranda
