Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2011 - Pria Kataaria Puri

Pria's resort collection at the fashion week was titled "Marrakesh". The collection consisted of kaftans, maxis, tunics, dressed and blouses and color palette was dramatic with a generous play of off white, yellow, orange and apple green teal pink, burgundy, navy and of course black which is the color of the night.

The outfits had beautiful flower and Arabesque prints to which Pria added mirror work, crystals and lots of silk tassels. Most of the prints are similar but I love the colors she used. Very vibrant and glamorous collection! I didnt like the addition of tassels - always reminds me of window treatments:P

Who do I see wearing this collection? Lara Dutta, Twinkle Khanna

Pria Kataaria Puri

Showstoppers

Who: Namrata Barua-Shroff, Perizaad Zorabian-Irani

photo credits: filmicafe.com, lakmefashionweek.co.in

Lakme fashion week Summer/Resort 2010 - Pria Kataaria Puri

Pria's Summer/Resort 2010 collection was a homage to Maharani Gayatri Devi and was named "The Royal Rajputana Collection". In the designer's own words, Maharani's "chiffon saris combined with a string of pearls have become legendary in the world of fashion" and as such all the models wore long string of pearls. The fabrics were mostly French chiffons and satins, with digital prints of the actual jewelery that the Maharani wore. I loved the beautiful unique prints. Pria also had a bright colorful runaway floor which reminded me of the inlay work of precious stones that you normally see in old mosques/forts/monuments. This was a huge mistake as the floor totally clashed with what the models were wearing.

Pria Kataaria Puri

Mugdha Godse for Pria

photo credits: lakmefashionweek.co.in