Recession be damned! I'm celebrating life

Updated on: 23 March,2009 07:52 AM IST |
Shweta Shiware |

Yes, the current economic slump has spared no one, but do we have to wear the gloom on our sleeve or tag it on a trouser pocket?

Yes, the current economic slump has spared no one, but do we have to wear the gloom on our sleeve or tag it on a trouser pocket? This season, most designers have found an easy inspiration in the recession, fashioning collections in sinister black. Thankfully, Atsu Sekhose refused to join the mourning club, continuing to stick with his style and colours, celebrating the legendary Yves Saint Laurent. The inspiration for construction and silhouette came from the late Parisian designer's early works that spoke of power dressing, asymmetrical cocktail dresses and stunning red carpet gowns.u00a0

Each garment had a quiet revolution stirring within it; similar to the sexual revolt caused by YSL in the 1960s, when he put women in trouser suits. Fabrics joined the rally, with Duchess satin, cashmere wool and distressed leather keeping lacquer red, emerald green, slate grey and midnight blue in close sight.

Finally, Atsu sent models down in billowing evening gowns, iridescent off-shoulder dresses with cowl backs and dolman sleeves, and shimmering sequin work ensembles.

Atsu
At: 5 pm, Emporio

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels