Varnanggall

Varnanggall – ‘Colours’ in Tamil. Lavanyaa K R is the name behind this South Indian traditional wear label. She works with the unsung rural heroes of Kalamkari, Lambani, Ilkal and the weavers from most part of Southern India – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, making the products unique and hand made. Looking through the collection, you will notice the devotion to the art and pure love for the craft.

A Kenyan Story.

A Kenyan Story – is an exclusive fashion editorial produced by photographer Bella Kotak.

Image Credits : Bella Kotak Photography

Kaam-Kaaj

I would like to have all the above in my closet, and I WILL find an occasion to wear them to. This is Karishma Shahani’s Spring Summer 2014 collection. The Kaam Kaaj collection shows a unique form of block printing technique known as the Ajrak. The Ajrak technique uses natural dyes, which Karishma Shahani shows throughout the collection.

Tata Naka

Tata Naka Autumn/Winter 2014-15 Ready-To-Wear. My favourites from the collection. I think it is interesting that Tata Naka’s inspiration was interior design. Taking in the aesthetics of carpets, tiles, wallpapers and fabrics – this was crafted.

Image Credits : Tata Naka 

For the free thinking gentlemen.

One of my favourite menswear label – Dent de Man! I have mentioned them some time back. The Spring/Summer 2014 collection, is packed with prints and patterns, guaranteed to give the wearer individuality and a presence made known. You will be oozing all kinds of self confidence if you step out in one of these, and the paparazzi will follow suit.

ART/C IN Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Fashion Week asked NOT JUST A LABEL to invite one African designer to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a fashion show celebrating twenty years of African trade. Moroccan/Israeli fashion designer Artsi Ifrach, the creative mind behind the Art/c was chosen and this is a collection of images taken on his trip to Ethiopia, capturing the sights and stories of Addis Ababa — a wondrous city of eclectic beauty, rich culture and a burgeoning fashion industry.

Photography by Laila Hida

Vrindavan

This, caught my eye. What stunning shots! These are by UDD, and they are launching their new collection titled, Vrindavan on 26 and 27 September 2013.

I have had a post on UDD, some time back, and I always come back to feast my eyes on their latest prints. The folk and tribal art gets transformed onto wearable art!

Full of life.

Ka/Sha

Few looks I am digging at the moment by Karishma Shahani.

So live your life on your own two feet.

This for me is a visual treat. The warmth of it, draws me to the visuals and the clothes. The only thing that flashes in my head when I see these kind of compositions – is to go on a holiday. Yup, nothing else. To wear similar outfits and to try obtain similar looking snaps – You never know, may turn out worthy of a fashion feature.

Images are a combination of Tory Burch Spring + Summer 2013.

Enchanting

Brazilian fashion brand Anunciaçao – Fall 2012 Collection.

Two of my favorite designs from Anunciaçao – Spring 2013 Collection. Anunciaçao‘s collections are about a young girl’s childhood memories. With a particular combination of joy and duty. The exclusive prints are developed by guest artists, and embroideries are hand made by skilled artisans. Illustrations are by the talented Catalina Estrada. I did a post on her work here.