Threads of silk and gold are intricately hand-embellished on translucent tulles and diaphanous organzas in this luxurious Autumn Winter Collection by Pankaj & Nidhi for 2020. The patterns are drawn from ornamental forms of flora, inspired by French Court Textiles of the 17th century. The color palette ranges from blushing peach and seashell pinks to mineral blues and hints of mint. A fresh combination of crimson and misty pink lends a fresh and festive air to the collection. Silhouettes offer a classic canvas for the delightfully detailed embellishments that the brand is so well known for – gorgeous full-length skirts and lehengas, jackets in the waist and midi lengths, feminine halter neck blouses with flowing pants, romantic sheer blouses with voluminous sleeves, and a melange of irresistibly wearable separates. Each item makes for a precious and sophisticated addition to the wardrobe by being effortlessly stylish and timeless. Each piece has been designed to be a poème de fleurs, poetry in flowers – Welcome to Fleuressence!
Pankaj graduated with top honors from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (N.I.F.T.). He won the ‘Uma Nath Gold Medal’ for topping academics and the ‘Ritu Kumar’ Award for Best Graduating Collection 1995. He also won the first Smirnoff International Fashion Award in 1994. After that, he worked with one of India’s leading designers as Head of Design for 10 years. During his tenure there, he met and married his colleague Nidhi, who is a bright and creative alumnus of N.I.F.T. She worked with one of India’s leading Export Firms, The Creative Group which designs & produces for some of the biggest labels in Europe. In October 2010 they won the Grand First Prize at the International Apparel Federation’s International Fashion Award at the World Apparel Convention in Hong Kong. They were the winners of the iconic International Woolmark Prize, 2012, India.
In August 2012 the husband and wife duo was chosen as Grand Finale designers, a first for one of India’s younger talents, for Lakme Fashion Week where their collection was received with a standing ovation. They have been honored with several Elle Style Awards, the most recent and most prestigious of which was Elle Designer of the Year 2012. The others have been Elle Shape Shifters for 2011, Elle Best Women’s Prêt-a-porter in 2009, and Elle Best Debutant Designer in 2008.
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