Style Diaries-Madame Hall

Lisa Hall is the name behind the bespoke quirky label ‘Madame Hall’ whose collection was showcased this year at Lakme Fashion Week. It was her personal instagram account which inspired me to do this photo story. I don’t really adhere the conventional idea of fashion where it changes with seasons as I feel it should be more about self-expression & how you feel rather than what people think. Lisa’s idea of fashion & style is also kind of similar as she’s not into following regular trends but always curious to create what she feels like.  Her choice of colors, patterns, prints & materials is truly one of a kind just like her personal story. Lisa is from Sydney, Australia & now she is living in Bhuj from past 5 years as she fell in love with the textiles & embroideries of Kutch. Unlike other western designers who travel to India in search of inspiration & fabrics, Lisa is here to stay.

For this photo story I wanted to shoot in the streets of Bhuj using the old broken doors & rust like backdrops of Aina Mahal which is very close to Lisa’s design studio made a perfect backdrop for shooting her colorful bohemian clothes. Lisa curated & styled each look for this story. She has fabulous eye for details & penchant for traditional gujarati jewels which beautifully blends with her designs. Lisa always happily poses wearing her designs & her instagram account is full of that, visual treat for all boho lovers.

To know more about her label Madame Hall & details about her latest collection visit www.madamehall.com

Photographs & text by Abhimanyu Singh Rathore

Pairing her printed kurta with blingy Miu-Miu shoes.

Styling her outfit with local street bag which is kind of common sight , we used this for representing popular culture of Bhuj.

The final shot in front of Aina Mahal.

June 18, 2017June 18, 2017 by ishtailista Categories: accessories, beauty, beauty editorial, bohemian, Culture of India, fashion, fashion design, fashion editorial, hairstyle, Hippie Culture, indian kitsch, jewellery, lakme fashion week, quirky, rural women, street style, street style india, style, Stylish women of India, sunglasses style, Travel Diaries India, trends, tribal women, UncategorizedTags: aina mahal, australia, bangles, bhuj fashion, bohemian, colors of gujarat, crafts, fashion store, gujarat crafts, gujarat fashion, Gypsy, hippie, indian street style, kitschy, kutch, lakme fashion week, lisa hall, madame hall, mumbai, popular culture, street style kutch, street style photography, streets of bhuj, style diaries, sydney, traveller Leave a comment

Street Style-Rajasthan Heritage Week

Rajasthan Heritage Week

Place-Diggi Palace, Jaipur

Photographs by Abhimanyu Singh Rathore

Models off duty.

The punk shoes.

Saagar Gera in black leather jacket styled with classic aviator shades.

Dewanshi Verma.

Mr.India Prateik Jain in printed mesh T-shirt & bright colored shorts.

Antima in striped top & denim shorts.

Supermodel Lakshmi Rana in black choker coordinated with distressed denims & cold shoulder top.

Svelte lady in beautiful black sari styled with vintage pair of glasses.

Rural woman from Rajasthani seen in traditional jewels.

Fashion photographer Haider Khan.

Rajasthani rural women in poshak (costume).

Bearded dapper. Vishwaraj Singh Lavera

Kanika Toure

Sharon Rose.

Pair your denim jacket with pop art printed skirt.

Tropical vibes. Model Sandy Malik

Model Bharat Sainani

Fashion designer Rohit Kamra wearing hat & kaleidoscopic printed shirt.

Dev Paimal.

Happy girls are the prettiest! Pragathi Belliappa

Tasseled outfit by designer Nivedita Saboo.

Swathi Bhandary.

Leggy beauty. Naina Khan

Model Lakshmi Rana with Saagar Gera.

Model Heena Bhalla making notes during fashion week rehearsals.

Sonalika Sahay.

Arry Dabas.

February 16, 2017February 24, 2017 by ishtailista Categories: accessories, beard, beauty, bohemian, classic, Culture of India, fashion, fashion people, fashion photo story, fashion week, folk, graphics, Hippie Culture, indian kitsch, jaipur, jewellery, male models india, Men Hairstyle, men in style, men of india, Models off duty style, photography, Places to visit in Rajasthan, rajasthan, rajasthan heritage week, Rangeelo Rajasthan, rural women, sari, sari not sorry, statement jewels, statement sunglasses, street style, street style india, style, Stylish women of India, sunglasses style, Uncategorized, wanderlustTags: casual street fashion, diggi palace, haider khan, indian fashion, indian people, indian street style, indian supermodels, jaipur fashion, jaipur models, lakshmi rana, mumbai models, new delhi models, Rajasthan fashion, Rajasthani jewels, saagar gera, street fashion of india, street wear, street wear india, travel blog, travel diaries, winter trends Leave a comment

Photo essay-Day 2-Backstage-Rajasthan Heritage Week

Day 2 of Rajasthan Heritage Week was all about celebrating creations by the national awardee weavers & artisans. Along with the artisans the show also witnessed collections by veteran designers including Rohit Kamra, Rajneeral, Bangalore based Manish Saksena & Pavithra Muddaya.

I placed myself as ususal at backstage, observing & shooting the collections closely. For Day 2 I wanted to explore the minimalist photography with clean frames focusing on the colors of the creations & mostly with only one or two models in a frame. A big thanks to all the models who were very patient & comfortable with me to create some nice portraits. Also it was interesting to shoot so many female models donning beautiful saris by the weavers of Rajasthan. I personally loved the collection by Rajneeral as it was very edgy & full of prints with quirk. The day ended with the collection by Jaipur’s very own Rohit Kamra who presented his line of contemporary menswear in woollen khadi in well tailored cuts. The silhouette included breeches, sherwanis, bandhgala & achkan.

Photographs by Abhimanyu Singh Rathore

The hair texture is amazing.

Beauty look for day 2.

Sangeeta Gharu.

A smile is the best make up any girl could wear. Model Devanshi Verma.

 

Sari Not Sorry!

Miss Diva 2016 Roshmitha Harimurthy.

Model Dewanshi Verma

Model Rakshitha Sunaina

Model Manvi

Model Jasenka Bijelic

Model Kanika Toure

Model Rhea Subbaiah

Model Sangeeta Gharu 

Model Swathi Bhandary in a colorful sari.

Model Marcela Ayesha

Designed by Gramin Sansthan, Barmer by Vikram Singh & Ruma Devi. Model-Antima

Model Ashanti.

Model Heena Bhalla.

Designed by national awardee weaver Sitaramji from Barmer. Model –Naina Khan.

Love this quirky patched work outfit by designer Pavitra Muddaya from Banglore.

Model-Medha Rana

Model Priyanka Singh

Kitschy hair accessories.

Mohan Neelakantan styling supermodel Lakshmi Rana.

Designer-Rajneeral Babutta

Sharon Alexander in one of the quirky creation by Rajneeral.

Geek chic.

Nerd Fashion.

Model Roshmitha.

Designer-Rohit Kamra

Model Sandy Malik.

Model Nikhil Hariwansh.

Cool dapper. Model Harshvardhan Ahlawat.

Mr India Prateik Jain in classic dhoti inspired ensemble by Jaipur’s very own Rohit Kamra.

Model Saagar Gera.

Fashion week also saw Jaipur based male models Akshay & Vishwaraj from the agency StyleSkool showcasing designer outfits on the runway.

Mr. India finalist Dev Paimal.

Mr India. Arry Dabas.

Model Vibhu Verma.

Model Akshay Rathore

Model Siddharth Vijayvargia & Dushyant Katewa.

New face spotted at Rohit Kamra show.

Model Iqbal & Irfan.

December 6, 2016December 7, 2016 by ishtailista Categories: accessories, backstage, Banjaran, beautiful eyes, beauty, Culture of India, fashion, fashion design, fashion models, fashion moments, fashion people, fashion photo story, fashion show, folk, hairstyle, indian kitsch, indian models, indian supermodels, jaipur, jewellery, male models india, Men Hairstyle, men in style, men of india, photography, Places to visit in Rajasthan, quirky, rajasthan, Rangeelo Rajasthan, rural women, statement jewels, style, Stylish women of India, Travel Diaries India, trends, tribal women, UncategorizedTags: backstage fashion, backstage photography, banglore fashion, barmer, desi fashion, drapes, fashion show in jaipur, geek chic, indian fashion, indian jewelery, indian male model, indian supermodels, indian textiles, indian weavers, indian weddings, jaipur fashion, jaipur style, kota doria, lakshmi rana, made in rajasthan, mr india, quirky fashion, rajasthan crafts, rajasthan heritage week, rhw 2016, rohit kamra, saree, sari, sari not sorry, traditional rajasthan Leave a comment

Photo essay-Backstage-Day 1-Rajasthan Heritage Week

Day 1

Rajasthan Heritage Week

Venue-Diggi Palace, Jaipur

Photographs by Abhimanyu Singh Rathore

After successful first edition of Rajasthan Heritage week the Khadi board & government of Rajasthan in association with Prasad Bidapa Associates announced the second edition of the fashion week. The three day fashion extravaganza celebrated handmade in Rajasthan & included collections from India’s some of the most renowned designers along with 8 national award winning artisans. The shows were choreographed by supermodel Noyonika Chatterjee & ace choreographer Kevin Oliver. Mohan Neelakantan (am a big fan of his work for Elle India) & Anu Jha styled the designer collections. The show included models from all over the country along with India’s original supermodel brigade including Lakshmi Rana, Sonalika Sahay & Deepti Gujral.

Model Payal in Swati Ubroi’s creation.

Rudra Pratap Singh of Diggi Palace.

Swati Ubroi

Model Kanika Toure

Bharat Sainani.

Supermodel Lakshmi Rana.

Model Rhea Subbaiah

Sidharth & Rakshitha.

Model Ashanti.

Roshmita with Saagar Gera.

Miss diva 2016 Roshmitha Harimurthy in classic red bridal made with kota doria.

Heena Bhalla with Saagar Gera.

Sangeeta & Iqbal.

Model Heena Bhalla.

Rajesh Pratap Singh

Model Priyanka Singh

Model Nikhil Hariwansh

Pragati Belliappa & Devanshi Verma

Naina Khan.

Rajesh Pratap Singh with supermodel Deepti Gujral.

Himmat Singh

Model Sandy Malik in classic hollywood look by designer Himmat Singh.

Rishabh Bajaj.

Model Siddharth Vijaivargia in formal suit.

Trend-Brooches & Bow ties.

Urvashi Kaur

Model Sangeeta Gharu.

Model Heena Bhalla

Designer Urvashi Kaur having selfie moment with the models post show.

Ajay Kumar

Vibhu Verma

Florals for men.

Mr India Prateik Jain in colorful floral printed shirt with statement metallic necklace.

Model Rishabh Bajaj.

Love the quirky shoes.

Samant Chauhan

Military details.

Soft side for men.

Bharat Sainani.

Trend-Statement Earcuff.

Raghavendra Rathore

Raghavendra Rathore showcased his range of evening gowns & fomal suits.

Feminine hair accessories.

Naina Khan & Sharon Alexander.

Rohit Bal

Model Ashanti.

Model Harshvardhan Ahlawat.

Rohit Bal gave us some major shoe goals.

Sandy Malik in classic black bandhgala sherwani.

Folk dancers of Rajasthan.

Beauty look for day 1 of the fashion week. Models Pragati & Dewanshi Verma.

Model Rhea in Sunaina Sood‘s creation.

Models having fun time-backstage.

Find more photos on my instagram account @abhicolorsmanyu

December 5, 2016December 6, 2016 by ishtailista Categories: beautiful eyes, beauty, black & white photography, bohemian, Culture of India, fashion, fashion design, fashion models, fashion moments, fashion people, fashion photo story, fashion show, fashion week, folk, hairstyle, indian kitsch, indian models, indian supermodels, jaipur, jewellery, male models india, Men Hairstyle, men in style, men of india, Men Shoes, photography, rajasthan, Rangeelo Rajasthan, rural women, statement jewels, style, Travel Diaries India, trends, tribal women, UncategorizedTags: backstage fashion, backstage photography, beautiful india, bridal wear, canon photography, desi fashion, exotic fashion, hair, handmande in rajasthan, indian couture, indian fashion, indian hot models, indian jewels, indian kitsch, indian textiles, indian wedding fashion, indian weddings, kota doria, make up, rajasthan heritage week, rajasthan style, red lips, rhw 2016, tassels 2 Comments

Style Style Rajasthan- Exploring Bundi

Photographs by Abhimanyu Singh Rathore

Shot during Bundi Utsav 2016.

Place Bundi, Rajasthan.

Colorful shakra dance performers during Bundi Utsav.

Details- florals.

So kitschy, full of colors.

Waist belt or Kamarband.

Musical artist of Rajasthan.

Men of Bundi were seen donning white attire with red Bandhani(craft technique for print) turban .

Dhoti, Kurta & shawl.

Costume-Front details.

Costume-Back details.

Pop culture-street art at Bundi.

Checks & turban.

Layering inspiration for winters? Local sadhu at a sweet shop.

Colorful Cafes in Bundi.

Do visit this small tea shop by Krishna in Bundi.

Love the hippie inspired interiors of Krishna’s Chai.

November 24, 2016 by ishtailista Categories: accessories, Banjaran, beautiful eyes, beauty, Culture of India, folk, indian kitsch, men in style, photography, Places to visit in Rajasthan, quirky, rajasthan, Rangeelo Rajasthan, rural women, statement jewels, street style, street style india, style, Stylish women of India, Travel Diaries India, trends, tribal women, Uncategorized, wanderlustTags: banjaran dance, banjaran jewels, Bundi, bundi utsav, canon photography, colors of Rajasthan, costumes of Rajasthan, culture photography, desi fashion, details, hippie, indian fashion, indian jewelery, indian men, kalbelia dancers, kitschy, men in turban, photo blog, photography, Rajasthan Folk Dancers, Rajasthani dance, Rajasthani jewels, steet style rajasthan, traditional fashion, travel blog, travel diaries 4 Comments

Hippie Vibes- Pushkar Fair 2015

 

Want to live the 60s hippie culture now? Pushkar city of Rajasthan is the right place to re-live the 60s youth movement. From people in dreadlocks to tie-dye T-shirts you will find it all here. Special recommendation to visit the city during Pushkar Fair which generally happens in the month of November(this year the dates are 8th Nov to 15th Nov 2016).

This street Style photo story is about the tourists I captured in candid moments at Pushkar Fair 2015.

Photographs by Abhimanyu Singh Rathore

That shade of hair color is so verve.

I discovered a whole new culture out there which was young, free & full of madness.

Printed headbands & nose rings.

How beautifully this women has put together lace & florals & those dreadlocks are adding so much character to her look.

Images of indian gods & goddesses are very common on T-shirts in the market of Pushkar.

Metallic jewels with a floral head-piece.

Those printed bohemian skirts looks so cool with oversized kitschy bags.

At the end all I can say is I LOVE PUSHKAR & would love to spend more time in this city whenever I re-visit it.

December 2, 2015May 19, 2016 by ishtailista Categories: accessories, Banjaran, bohemian, Culture of India, fashion, folk, graphics, Hippie Culture, photography, Places to visit in Rajasthan, pushkar fair, rajasthan, Rangeelo Rajasthan, rural women, statement jewels, street style, street style india, style, Travel Diaries India, Uncategorized, wanderlustTags: accessories, bohemian, bohemian vibes, colors, culture, Gypsy, hippie, Hippies in India, Indian Gods, kitsch, people, people of Pushkar, photography, prints, pushkar fair, street fashion, street style, style, trends, youth culture Leave a comment

Sakhi by Vedanta Hindustan Zinc -Fashion Show 2015

‘Sakhi’ is an initiative taken by Vedanta Hindustan Zinc regarding women empowerment. They believe  when you empower a rural women, socially and economically, she bring prosperity in her family, village and ultimately the entire country and I completely agree with them. Once the rural and tribal women are part of ‘Sakhi’ they are groomed and trained in non-Farm based activities that included tailoring, stitching, tie & dye, meenakari, terracotta, embroidery, artificial jewellery making, etc.

Supermodels like Lakshmi Rana, Sonalika Sahay and Femina Miss India Koyal Rana walked the ramp in creations by rural & tribal women at ‘Sakhi’, presenting a line of ethnic wear. The show was choreographed by ace choreographer Rashmi Virmani and make-up was done by Anu Mehra. Front row witnessed the veteran fashion designers like Anand Bhushan,Jattinn Kochhar, Rajdeep Ranawat and princess Diya Kumari was the cheif guest.

In association with ETV Rajasthan.

Venue- Clerks Amer,Jaipur

Photographs by Abhimanyu Singh Rathore

This is how the show started, love the shadow play, very interesting way of storytelling along with a informative documentary.
You can see the documentary here-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOE87J2thuE

Decorated ramp with beautiful Rajasthani folk painting called ‘mandana’.

Supermdel Lakshmi Rana sashayed down the runway in red Rajasthani bandhani saree.

Supermdel Donna Masih.

Model Nikita Sahay (left) Lakshmi Rana (middle) and Kanika Dev (right)

Kids were also sent on runway and showcased a line of school uniforms.

Supermodel Sonalika Sahay.

Femina Miss India Koyal Rana was showstopper.

‘Kesariya Balam’ was played as show music to make the aura culturally rich.

The designers were the rural and tribal women of Rajasthan working for ‘Sakhi’ campaign.

Know more details about ‘Sakshi’ Campaign on their official blog- http://vedantasakhi.blogspot.in/

October 29, 2015October 29, 2015 by ishtailista Categories: fashion, fashion show, jaipur, photography, rajasthan, rural women, style, tribal womenTags: bandhani, banjaran jewels, danka work, gotta pati, hindustan zinc, indian wear, kesariya balam, sakhi, saree, vedanta, women empowerment Leave a comment