Tête-à-tête with Designer - Pallavi Naidu

Conversation and feature Fashion Designer Pallavi Naidu

I'm a South Indian as well, my Mom grew-up wearing Langa-Davanis. Although I have few of them in my closet, I do not wear them as a pair. I always bring in a twist; eg.: pair the skirt with a pair of Boots and a Leather Jacket or pair the Blouse with a Drop Crotch Pant. I remember my relatives telling me:

"What's wrong with you??! Why are you even spoiling a beautiful (expensive) ensemble by pairing it with weird looking Pants and Jackets". 

So, Pallavi Naidu's Collection for me was a huge inspiration. It proved that we can wear Indian traditional attire by making it look fresh and in sync with current trends in terms of colour, Fabrics, Prints, Blouse patterns embracing the fact that traditional outfits can be given an edgy twist.

Here's 'Me' in conversation with Pallavi Naidu:

Me:  What inspired you to be a Fashion Designer?

Pallavi: I like creating new things. Information or innovations fascinate me, from which I derive my inspiration. I like mixing up things just to see what happens, irrelevant to the circumstances. Joining NIFT, helped me in processing and executing my designs. Soon after which, I worked for renowned designers in Mumbai, for hands-on experience in the fashion industry. When I thought I was ready to launch, I resigned the company and started working on my own.

Me: What’s your personal style?

Pallavi: Something that I’m comfortable in. Its often a tee or a kurta with a pair of jeans.

Me: You took the Langa-Davani/Voni Tradition to a whole new level with fresh colours and fabrics.What inspired your latest collection? How would you define the style your Collection ‘PALLU’ exemplifies?

Pallavi: This is my debut collection and it’s a creative experimentation which I believe would be accepted by girls who want to try something ethnic yet more casual and street smart. The look of this collection is outgoing in its own way. The use of denims and knits itself gives the feeling for leisure and dreaminess.  So I teamed it up with colored Gandhi glasses for a day-out-look. My inspiration is my vicinity and my tradition. Our moms were told to wear half sarees as a daily wear in those days, but I didn’t find that tradition to be continuing and I thought why not come up with a casual line of langa voni. PALLU means a loose end of a saree, which I thought was apt for this collection.

  

Me: I heard Arjun Khanna say “If we do not exhibit a Wedding Collection we’ll be out of business this season”. When all the other designers were only concentrating on a wedding collection for the impending season, what made you come up with a collection that defied this tradition? 

Pallavi: This is a winter collection. If its only wedding collection, then people have to hunt for       weddings to happen just to wear the wedding collection. I designed keeping the season in mind.

Me: Who is your muse? Who do you think is eternally beautiful, stylish and inspired/inspires you the most?

Pallavi: Indrani Dasgupta! I love her features and she is just gorgeous.

Me: Who is/are your favorite designer/s? What do you like about him/her/them?

Pallavi: I have favorites depending on the collections they showcase. I can’t pick one in particular.

Me: What advice do you have for aspiring fashion designers? 

Pallavi: Haven’t reached a stage where I can give advices. I’m learning myself.

Me: Where can readers see and get their hands on your collection?

Pallavi: We haven’t retailed yet. But the website and other retail addresses are coming up soon. Meanwhile they can contact us through email: design@pallavinaidu.in, or follow us on facebook and twitter.

Me: Is there Anything else you'd like to say?

Pallavi: Quoted by Alexander McQueen, which I truly relate to: “I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it.”

Me: True That! :)

Hope I've captured the spirit of the designer well enough, to inspire you to continue pairing ethnic ensembles with a twitst. You can follow Pallavi Naidu on Facebook here! Also here's the previous article 'Trend Report on Pallavi Naidu's collection' Do leave me your comments! 

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Pallavi Naidu's BFW 2013 Trend Report

Pallavi Naidu's BFW 2013 Trend Report

It was Day 4 of BFW, waiting for the first show to begin we were hoping atleast One designer would sweep us off our feet with something Out-of-the-Box! And then..it did happen..!! 

All the spotlights unveiling Pallavi Naidu's Debut Collection 'PALLU'. 

I remember all of us looking at them jaws-dropped with wonder! The models walked-in wearing Teashades (John Lennon or Gandhi Sunglasses) and outfits which were a modern take on the Langa-Davani/Voni, (a.k.a Half-sarees, A traditional attire worn by women in Southern part of India). 

Here's the collection:

Here's what I like about her collection: 

Edgy Blouses: in Sporty, crop top, Bustier patterns, one even with a Jacket on.

 Backs that included Criss Crosses, jacket styles, rolled up single straps, my favorite was the exposed zipper, racer back in grey and blue

Colour pallette in Sober Base tones like Nude/Beige, Slate Grey, and a pop of colour in Pastel Shades of Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink; either on the Dupatta, cuff or the hemlines

Denims in Indian Silhouettes, Delicate floral prints on Cotton, undone hemlines of Denim Skirts,  Skirts with Frills, Fish Tails, Scalloped hemlines to add a Gypsy feel to the outfit.

Accessories included Teashades in colours Brown, Black, Mirror Finished Grey
While most models wore Nude and Black Heels a few of them wore Ballet flats with cap-toes matching their outfit

Trendy! Aren't they ? 

That's all for now! Do come back coz coming up tomorrow is an Interview with the Designer herself! 

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BANGALORE FASHION WEEK 9TH EDITION - Day 4

BLENDERS PRIDE BANGALORE FASHION WEEK 9^THEDITION 

WINTER / FESTIVE - 2013

Mugdha Godse Show Stopper for Aslam Khan 

Collection note - Day 4

Pallavi Naidu:

Label Name: Pallavi Naidu’ 

Collection Name: Pallu

Collection Brief: PALLAVI NAIDU introduces PALLU, the Indian clothing line, showcasing Indian contemporary wear with the blend of traditional silhouette of a half sari (Langa Voni) and contemporary fabrics like denim and knits. The look of this label is ethnic and chic. This collection gives an edgy yet casual feel to the look of Langa Voni. The line features elements like riveted buttons, open-end zippers and patch pockets.

 From the Old American West to the new Lanvin trench-coat, denim has come a long way since those long hot days on the farm. We see denim jeans, denim dresses and denim jackets. PALLU is an attempt to uncover denim as the ultimate style for the Urban Naree.

 With fresh colour palettes, these ensembles can be donned at any time of the day, for any occasion.

Chaitali Biplab:

Aditi and Aparna: 

Aslam Khan:

Collection Brief: Designed for the corporate man and the corporate woman, Aslam Khan’s collection is for those who think corporate wear is boring. The collection reinforces the fact that corporate wear can be interesting and make one look stylish. Designed with fabrics from digjam, the collection gives a young, trendy look for every day corporate wear.

Arjun Khanna:

Collection Name: The Indian Prince

Collection Brief: The silhouettes are slim fitted with high collar. The looks are timeless and in cases, traditional, with the AK Signature cut. The collection can age to become heirloom pieces – be it embroidery or the textile. We have used rich jamevar, original banarsi silk, jacquard and embellished it with rich pitta and zardizi work to create sherwanis, bundagalas, bundhis, which are meant to be worn with signature Arjun Khanna patiyala salwars, jodhpurs and afghani pants. All these looks are personally stylised by Arjun Khanna for the 21^st century Indian groom.

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