Mumbai, 15th February 2020: Soha Ali Khan walked for debutante designer, Shahin Mannan in a Lakme Fashion Week show that rocked the runway with anti-fit coat dresses, long sleeveless jackets paired with a fitted jersey dresses, denim jackets and pencil skirts for Spring Summer 2020.
When summer is around the corner, it is time for that global holiday that needs a wardrobe that is versatile and trendy. Shahin Mannan’s “Fernweh” (meaning ‘longing for far off places’ in German) was a perfect travel-worthy offering at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020. Merging the beauty of Indian crafts with western sensibilities, Shahin emphasized the prefect art of great pattern making for the silhouettes.
Keeping the trials and tribulations of global travel in mind, the designer unveiled a line of great anti-fit coatdresses, some regal long, sleeveless jackets, teamed with slinky fitted jersey dresses and then finished off the line with practical denim jackets and versatile pencil skirts. Shahin’s color story for Summer/Resort 2020 started from the flashy orange and sober navy, which were her favorites then moved to hot mustard, muted sage green, delicate sky blue and ended with pristine white. Fabrics were selected with care keeping maximum wearable options in mind. Jersey was an apt choice, while gabardine was ideal and had a crisp effect for coats.
An eye-catcher was the map motifs, a long, sleeveless, jacket that created the effect with intricate hand embroidery and chains as an additional attraction, so it was apparent, the look offered an interesting take on fashion. A sage and navy, belted, fitted, mini under it, ensured that the layering was done with the intention of some mix and match options. The paper bag waist pants were highlighted with white embellishments and when teamed with a pale blue organza blouse embroidered with an impressive bird motif the combo was refreshing.
Closing the show was the petite and stylish, Soha Ali Khan, who strutted down the runway in a navy, flared, skirt and corset both profusely embroidered with travel motifs.
Soha Ali Khan in her statement said that “Walking for Shahin Mannan was such a phenomenal experience. Each garment had its own story, flaunting expert craftsmanship and excellent pattern making that made me feel and look like a showstopper. ‘
When men and women who long for “Fernweh” that will take them on happy, enjoyable journeys, Shahin Mannan’s collection had everything that will fit perfectly in a travel bag to turn the globe trotter into a trendsetting fashionista.
