WIFW '14: Abraham-Thakore bring Northeast on ramp

Designer duo David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore selected wild silk from northeast India to create their autumn-winter collection, which they presented at the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).

The collection with a palette based on the golden hues of wild silk, evoked various shades of khaki. Meant for urban women, the range with a few pieces beautified by leopard prints, looked fabulous on models, who walked in flats. They also left behind jewellery pieces and neatly tied up hair

There was less skin show and winter outfits like trench coat over a sari, military inspired blouse on jacket with kurta and even shawl and scarves were displayed.

Unlike most of the autumn-winter collections showcased at the fashion event, which started Wednesday, Abraham and Thakore's new range adhered to the theme.

Muga, Tussar and Eri are fabrics woven from wild silk, which was used to create the line. The collection with a palette based on the golden hues of wild silk, evoked various shades of khaki.

"Our collection is inspired by empowered women and wild silk of northeast," Abraham told reporters here after the designers' packed show here on Friday