From the likes of Rokshanda to Marni and Valentino, art references and graphic print have made their presence known on the runways for 2017. Our pages, in turn, are adorned by designs, from Diane Von Furstenberg to Gucci that feature the trend.

MISSONI

Wrap-effect pleated metallic stretch-knit maxi skirt

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

Asymmetric printed silk maxi dress

MSGM

Layered printed crepe skirt

CHLOÉ

Cropped color-block cotton-twill top

MARA HOFFMAN

Vela striped cutout swimsuit

SONIA RYKIEL

Off-the-shoulder striped velvet mini dress

PETER PILOTTO

Asymmetric cotton-poplin skirt

GUCCI

Striped wool and silk-blend crepe skirt

PROENZA SCHOULER

Jacquard-knit skirt

PETAR PETROV

Striped silk-satin wide-leg pants

MAISON MARGIELA

Striped cotton-blend terry midi dress

YOHJI YAMAMOTO

Long Painted Coat

FAITH CONNEXION

Hand Painted Military Jacket

J.W.ANDERSON

Dancing Wolves Pencil Skirt

ALBERTA FERRETTI

Ruffle Dress

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Text by: Fathima Abdul Kader    Photos: Various Sources

Kathakali

With a history that traces back to 1st millennium CE, Kathakali is a story play art genre with elaborate makeup and costumes. The characters in the play are signified by their distinctive attire and the varying colors signify character traits. Red, green, white, gold, multiple layers and ruffles are the common elements of the costumes and they serve the purpose of raising the actor-dancers to a level of magnificence that will effectively transport the audience to a world of wonders.

Sameer Madan

Gold Finish Black Gawa Square Embellished Bead Medieval Fantasy Necklace

Christian Louboutin

Pijonina Flared Collar Pump

Co

Poplin Ruffle-Sleeve Top, White

Mitandio

Kathakali Scarf

Theyyam

The ritual dance with roots in northern Kerala has over 400 varieties and incorporates dance, mime, and music. It plays homage to the tribal culture of hero and ancestral worship. Theyyam or Kaliyattam is often given a daunting image due to the dramatically painted face and the crazed frenzy that the performers attain at the height of their performance. Tier joined skirts, metallic studs, and accents, predominantly red face makeup, as well as highly structured headdresses, are the common elements across different forms of Theyyam.

Iro

Inoui Collarless Silk Ikat Jacket, Grenadine

Miss Selfridge

Drop Coin Arm Cuff

Alexander McQueen

Black studded leather pumps

Novica

Tropical Sunset Cotton Clutch

Kummattikali

While most ritualistic art involves face painting, Kummati Kali is a colorful mask dance performed around the time of Onam. The festive performance takes place on the roads and the performers are traditionally covered in sprigs of “kummatti pullu” or wear garbs of dry leaves and grass. The wooden masks worn by the performers are of mythological significance and are often handed down through the generations. The look is often supplemented with floral garlands and even pom pom garlands.

Splendid

Indigo Crosshatch crepe mini dress

Sophia Webster

Layla mixed media sandals

Kate Spade

Fine Feather Hinged Idiom Bangle

Novica

Pendant necklace, ‘Shiva’s Trident’

Puli Kali

The most renowned recreational folk art from Kerala, Pulikali is performed on the fourth day of Onam and revolve around the theme of tiger hunting. Hundreds of men who are trained in pulikali spends hours painting their body in shades of yellow, black and orange, don golden shorts, wear bells around their hips and put on fur trimmed tiger masks prior to their performance. The biggest pulikali event in the state happens in Thrissur where it originated from.

L’Autre Chose

Animal Print Court Shoes

IRO Altara

Asymmetric draped crepe de chine midi dress

Thalia Sodi

Gold-Tone Pave Tiger Stretch Bracelet

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Compiled by: Sangeeth Vempala      Photos: Various sources

Ruffles are all the rage now, taking the spotlight at major events like the Met Gala 2017 as a fashion trend. Here we have a list of skirts, trousers, tops, shoes & bags that has incorporated the ruffle trend, that you can add to your wardrobe.

SKIRTS AND TROUSERS

COVER STORY

Floral skirt

VILSHENKO

High rise trousers

TSUMORI CHISATO

Trousers

SANDY LIANG

Asymmetric skirt

VIVETTA

Ruffled skirt

J.CREW

Dante satin skirt

ROSIE ASSOULIN

Wide-leg trousers

BLOUSES AND TOPS

COVER STORY

Ruffled top

COVER STORY

Lace top

COVER STORY

Floral crop top

DIESEL

Jumper

MARNI

Ruffle blouse

PROENZA SCHOULER

Front blouse

CHLOÉ

Ruffled blouse

CHLOÉ

Ruffled blouse

SHOES AND BAGS

SANAYI

Ruffle sandals

JOSHUA SANDERS

Ruffled sliders

J.W.ANDERSON

Ankle boots

EMILIO PUCCI

Shoulder bag

TORY BURCH

Sneakers

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