The House of Three that stands for Mind, Body and Soul has followed a philosophy of western fashion with an Indian Soul that was brought to Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2020. The brand is the brainchild of Sunak Sen Barat and Anu Shyamsunder, both graduates of National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi. Their vision was to present a marriage of contrasts to the contemporary Indian and that is just what their collection “Kumarikandam” was all about.
The brand brought on the ramp the glorious textiles of two states – West Bengal and Tamilnadu and displayed the expert weaves of three fabulous Master Weavers – Rajib Debnath from West Bengal, Satya from Kanchipur and Santaanam from Kumbakoram, Tamilnadu.
HOUSE OF THREE X TANTAJO show during the Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2020 at Jio Gardens in Mumbai, India on February 13th, 2020.
The weaves from Tamilnadu revolved around the luxurious silk Kanjivaram fabrics, which are the treasured textiles of the state. They were woven into geometric, graphic, checks and stripes and then appliquéd with jamdaani motifs. Temple borders Kolum and Alpona motifs were blended with prints and embroidery creating contrasting yet common elements.
Gorgeous ivory, midi skirt with appliqué and fringe details having scalloped lace trim at the hemline, adorned with minimal sequin work was styled with an ivory Kanjeevaram saree. A secondary line of fabrics like linen and viscose jersey appeared to add a variety to the creations. The colour story opted, was pastels with inspirations from the ocean, for blue, aqua, yellow, orange and red. While the Kanjivarams were predominantly in a black and white combo with bursts of colour blocking, the muslin collection had rainbow hues for the embellishments.
HOUSE OF THREE X TANTAJO show during the Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2020 at Jio Gardens in Mumbai, India on February 13th, 2020.
Social activist and multi-lingual cine star, Siddharth walked the ramp for the label in a peach kurta with playful, checked sleeves teamed with a black and white Kanjivaram Nehru jacket featuring mustard detailing on the flap pockets. The look was completed with a scarf jauntily wrapped around the neck.
The pert and pretty actress and musician, Saba Azad strutted down the runway in a white Jamdaani mini with a ruffled bib interest on the bodice.
HOUSE OF THREE X TANTAJO show during the Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2020 at Jio Gardens in Mumbai, India on February 13th, 2020.
Detailing was important for the garments with appliqués being favoured, while motifs of sea life, fish, tortoise and sea horses appeared for the muslin line. Circular patterns, crouching, parallel over-stitching, further enhanced the visual beauty of the clothes. Displaying a collection that was primarily prét and diffusion in nature with a few couture creations for the finale, the silhouettes offered traditional angarkhas, kurtas, palazzos, skirts, blouses, dresses and saris.
Making impressive entries on the runway was a pretty checked dress with sea life embroidery on the bodice and sheer sleeves, while a smattering of embellishments appeared on the palazzos. Trendy checked angarkha style blouse was layered over jamdaani weave kurta and wide pants. The stylish amalgamation of the western jacket with a checked sari was eye-catching.
In the 22 pieces collection, the label added a couple of men’s wear that comprised a mulmul shirt with a Khadi day suit, mulmul kurta, Khadi double-breasted Bundi with smoking jacket lapels, wide-leg double pleated pants and churidars.
The “Kumarikandam” collection for Summer/Resort 2020 from the House of Three was all about fashion that amalgamated the best from the West with the traditions and heritage of India’s culture that will definitely thrill fashion followers.
