Pankaj & Nidhi showcase glory of martial at AIFW

Celebrity designer duo Pankaj & Nidhi brought the martial tales alive through their military inspired autumn-winter collection at the Amazon India Fashion Week 2016.
Mainly based on the uniforms of European cavalries of the 18th and 19th century, the line was sort of a comeback for the designer duo, whose last collection could not become a big hit among celebrities.
"I come from a family with army background and creating something based on the same was something I always wanted to do. To be precise we are inspired by the German military," Pankaj said.
With drums and military tunes in the background, the collection started with earthy hues of olive, ochre and went to deliver striking combinations of mustard yellow, navy blue and black.

The masculine theme was well presented with a feminine twist and Nidhi from the duo said the team worked day and night for two months to prepare the collection.
"We wished to present this powerful theme in a feminine way. And making it happen was a big task. We as a team worked really hard."

Glittery army badges in face of embellishment as well as digital print adorned most of the silhouettes.
Apart from it lanyards, braids, cord-work and fringes were also crafted by the desingers themselves.
The collection had silhouettes ranging from jackets to capes to skirts, crop tops and dresses with the final outfits having embroideries and bejeweled elements creating camouflage patterns.

Bags were the highlights of the show.
From fringed backpacks to glittery clutch and small messenger bags with medal embellishment made an integral part of the look.