Kalei-DELHI-oscope

While the Western world’s eyes may be on New York Fashion Week at the moment, much of the East is doting on Delhi.

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 kicked off there, today – and I have to say, no one does colour quite like the Motherland.

Expect excess and no less.

Anupamaa by Anupama Dayal AW12 Layered Lainga on Exshoesme.com — Colour, texture, print, pattern - it's all there at Anupamaa by Anupama Dayal.

Anupamaa by Anupama Dayal AW12 Layered Lainga 2 on Exshoesme — This folk inspiration comes from Sabyasachi - who was the only one doing it a few years ago.

Preeti Chandra AW12 Tiered Chiffon Gown on Exshoesme.com — Delhi also does drama best - evident in Preeti Chandra's wonderful tiers of joy.

Preeti Chandra AW12 Tiered Chiffon Gown on Exshoesme.com-001 — I loved the subdued mix of colours, that appear much brighter, when put together.

Anupamaa by Anupama Dayal Coloured Stripes on Exshoesme.com — Not the first time we are seeing fringe for FW12.

Anupamaa by Anupama Dayal Coloured Stripes on Exshoesme.com-001 — But while New York minimizes, Delhi emphasizes - seen here at Anupamaa by Anupama Dayal.

James Ferreira AW12 Big Bandani Print Dress on Exshoesme.com — James Ferreira took a classic bandhani print and exaggerated its proportions. So smart.

James Ferreira AW12 Big Bandani Print Dress on Exshoesme.com-001 — India is a land of contrasts, more than any other.

I’ll look at some of the contrasts going on in Indian fashion right now, in future posts. More WLIFW coverage to come, plus Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai takes place in March.

Following far-reaching fashion has become more than a full-time job.

Right, I have one of those, too…more later, as I get back to that part of myself.

[Update Feb 22: Read all WLIFW12 posts.]

Images have been modified by moi. Original photos courtesy of WLIFW.

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