When the world of fashion is going crazy with off-shoulders, micro miniskirts and backless tops in striking colours, wrapped in knit and satin, Paromita Banerjee chooses to go back to the roots. She can be misunderstood to be just another young designer in the city, showcasing her collection, but her experimentation with weaves and fabrics stand out. Launching her festive and autumn/ winter collection at a popular store in the city recently, Paromita displayed feminine, flowy dresses, kurtas and salwars in vivid colours, inspired by tropical scenery, that include earthy tones such as olive, brown, brick red, rustic brown and of course, the blue hues of the ocean and sky.Like Monet’s paintings that bring to life to the colours, giving you a deeper meaning of the subject, Paromita’s collection is a piece of art. Keeping away from heavy jacquard patterns and embroidered zardosi fabrics, her designs are a pure re-interpretation of the classics. In her latest collection, The Daak, Paromita explores silhouettes, ranging from quintessential Indian clothing such as the Punjabi kurtas, pajamas to bandgala jackets and waist coats in contemporary styles. Paromita, who began designing in 2009, considers her clothes to be dual outfits. Inspired by the local dressing style of people from different regions, she recreates her drapes that define the aesthetic beauty of textiles. Explains Paromita, “Layering is my style! Since India has no specific season, my clothes can be either worn during autumn/winter or spring and summer. Most of my clothes are designed in such a way that they can be worn in three different ways. For example, the top of a salwar in emerald green can also be worn with a one-shoulder vest in white. The black draped organza salwar can also be worn with a white shirt.” Narrating the saga of the people behind the weaves, Paromita’s designs never fail to tell a tale. For her, the clothes are like painting on a canvas. “I have worked with khadi, Taant/Hand weaves from Bengal, Tassar and Makta silks. Inspired by men's wear style, you will find Tibetan versions of wraps, Chinese-collar kurtas, and waist coats with a touch of men’s wear look and feel. The autumn/winter collection is more like dividing style further into basic classic styles. And my festive collection is bright pinks, orange, reds and whites with simple silhouette, giving a feel of comfort and luxe.”And here is what she has to say about bling. “I’m not a bling person and in my collection, I include sequins in my weaves that gives a subtle shimmer to my clothes. I think that’s classy and yet chic.” Under the theme The Daak/The Call, her collections, ranging from Rs 4,200 – Rs 28,000, are on display at Collage, Greams Road.
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