Sunny side of fashion

What is fashionably cool this summer? PT finds out

THE HAUTE LOOK:
Puneites are giving their wardrobe
a ‘cool’ makeover this summer

SUMMER is not only about the hot sun but it’s more about cool clothing for Puneites. The explosion of joyous, vibrant palettes, anti-fit garments and cool fabrics is ruling the Pune fashion scene. Hear actor Sampada Vaze, who vouches for bright colours this summer. “Yellow is my colour, it’s bright and very summery. My summer wardrobe is full of knee length shorts, flowing dresses and capris. I avoid wearing spaghetti and tube tops as they tan the body.”White will still be the coolest colour this summer. Actor Viraf Patel says that white dominates his summer wardrobe. He says, “From shorts, Tshirts to lenin pants, I love them to be in the colour white. Step it up with brown chappals, and you have a cool summer style.”

For women, dresses seem to be the favourite choice for the season. Ask Hotelier Neelam Seolekar what her summer wardrobe is filled with, and she says, “It’s loads of dresses for me. Whether it’s morning or evening, dresses are comfortable, chic and edgy. While pastels shades work really well during the day, nights can be splashed with bright colours. Linen, lycra and cottons are the best fabrics to keep you cool. I’m in love with the electric blue office wear that I have recently purchased as a summer wardrobe collection.” Even dancer Shefali Lahoti loves wearing dresses, she says, “Summer fashion is more about chiffons, loose comfortable dresses with floral designs and bright colours.” It’s bloom time, feels Shefali as lots of floral motifs can be seen on cool summer wear.

Designer Nivedita Saboo suggests, “For the summer season, you can play around with a lot of mul, linen and sheer tulle. Nude, pastel shades and bright colours will rule this season. My personal favourites are short tunics with leggings or slim trousers.” One summer-friendly outfit is the anti-fit garment, which is comfortable, stylish and loved by both men and women . Model Jesse Randhawa feels, “Linen pants and loose tops make for a cool summer wear.” Actor Rohit Chopra too prefers loose pyjamas, he says, “Loose pyjamas with tees give you a more chilled out look.” But if you want to go for something formal and traditional, fashion boutique owner Rasika Wakalkar suggests, “Backless and strapless blouses can do wonders for a formal evening party. Saris in fabrics such as mulkha, cotton, butter crepe, chanderi and light georgettes helps your skin breathe.” Rasika also suggests interesting bottoms for casual summer look. She adds, “Dhotis and crowned pants are not just young but will give you an edge over the others.”
How can a summer wardrobe be complete without accessories? Aviator sunglasses, chunky bangles, slim belts, scarves and statement neckpieces add to a cool summer collection. Feels model Amrita Thapar, she says, “Wearing white, while playing with a variety of accessories will jazz up your ensemble. I love my Bohomian bag and summer is just not cool without my aviators. I have a huge collection of these shades from all over the world.”
Looks like summer will definitely be cool with these haute fashion!