Nupur Kanoi’s new resort wear collection, Ukiyo, is a bunch of relaxedfit silhouettes with a smart global street-style appeal to it. It takes inspiration from the Japanese word ‘ukiyo’ that elucidates on the fleeting nature of moments and emphasises living in the moment. The ‘carpe diem’ thought is enhanced with a splash of bright hues, perfect for the spring and summer times. The signature elements of the country’s fashion inspire the silhouette styles and design detailing of the comfy and spiffy outfits. Created in crepe and satin fabrics, it features a play of prints from Japanese orchids to classy stripes. A peek into the lookbook:
Julaikha Shah sported a crepe gathered dress with floral print and striped string detailing on the sleeves and around the waist. Ankita Singh in an aubergine floral-printed relaxed maxi dress. Juhi Ghosh in a magenta orchidprinted crepe wrap dress, detailed with drawstring
Ankita paired the signature pant set with a gathered kimono jacket in bright orange and a striped bustier. Julaikha complemented the frame in a purple kaftan jumpsuit with black-and-white print detailing on the sleeves and in front.
Juhi in a cobalt orchid-printed crepe kaftan and highslit top, paired with striped drape pants in satin; Ankita in an orchid-printed tangerine asymmetric shirt and monochrome striped pants made of crepe; Julaikha completed the frame in a cobalt orchid-printed notch collar high-slit kaftan top, paired with monochrome stripe pants in crepe.
The classy black-and-white and stripes come together in this frame. Juhi in a striped satin bustier and crepe circular gathered skirt with hitched-up drawstring detailing. Ankita in a striped singlet top, paired with a pleated straight skirt.
Diti Saha in a high-low off-shoulder top with a straight skirt; Juhi in a bright magenta kaftan top with striped sash detailing, paired with knotted draped skirt with drawstring detailing. Ankita matched the smart vibe with a high-low magenta singlet top, paired with a striped drawstring draped skirt.
Nupur Kanoi
DESIGNER SPEAK:
“Ukiyo, our resort 2023-24 collection, is inspired by the Japanese word ukiyo meaning ‘the floating world’. It talks about living in the moment, detached from the troubles of life. It is related to the urban lifestyle and culture, especially the aspects that give us pleasure. We have used orchid prints in the collection. It is considered a symbol of virility and sexuality in Japan. It is also inspired by the ’70s ‘me decade’ that started in America, which was a time of cultural change coupled with ‘atomised individualism’. It was the rise of freedom of person and expression. A time of the explosion in fashion. Ukiyo is the imagery of global street style — a combination of flower power with jailor stripes on a trip to Abbey Road,” said Nupur Kanoi, designer.
Pictures: Sourced from Nupur Kanoi