BASA BY SUMESH is an emotion attached to Mother Earth. Owned by designer Sumesh Agarwal, the label that opened in January 2020, focuses on the beautiful contrast of life and fashion. “BASA means shelter, shelter is a place where one feels safe and comfortable. I want my clients to be secure and feel comfortable every time they visit us. After passing out of NIFT Kolkata in 2015, for five years I worked with various big fashion houses and it helped me gather a lot of knowledge and it was in 2020 when I opened my store when I was ready but the pandemic soon hit us. My collection is an ode to my love for poetry and nature. To break the mundaneness and to explore one’s aesthetic through fashionable luxury clothing. The brand believes in smart cuts with detailing, minimalism and contemporary silhouettes that bring out the most stylish side of the modern man,” said the 30-year-old.
The garments are raw and sublime in nature with certain irregularities that only add to their inherent uniqueness and exclusivity. From easy-breezy silk and linen kurtas to intricately designed sherwanis, the collection has something for every man. Their new collection Vrikshya, inspired by trees, focuses on sharp cuts and drapes. The colour palette varies from pastels to dark shades of tree barks. It caters to the modern man who wants to make a style statement.
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What: BASA BY SUMESH
Where: P-170, CIT Road, Kankurgachi
Timings: 11.30am-8pm (Monday-Saturday)
Pocket pinch: Rs 4,000-20,000 (kurta), Rs 30,000-1,50,000 (sherwani), Rs 12,000-35,000 (Indo-western)
With day weddings getting so popular, this light aqua silk sherwani will make you look fresh as a daisy. The ensemble has white and pink floral motifs strategically placed all over that accentuates the colour of the sherwani even further. Brownie points for the super light fabric.
Soft and easy on the skin, these green satin draped asymmetric kurtas are ideal for mehndi or any day event. The silk kurtas are available in various other shades.
From BASA’s latest collection, this stunning black sari achkan styled with infinity red dupatta is inspired from androgynous fashion. We liked the border of the dhoti done with intricate thread embroidery and tikki. The shirt collar and sharp pattern of the jacket play a contrast to the dhoti sari and dupatta. If you want to channel your inner Ranveer Singh this outfit has the vibe.
The motifs of this sherwani is inspired from the trees. Intricate French knot and lachhi technique dhaaga embroidery make this ivory silk sherwani stand out from the regular groomswear.
How stunning is this navy blue satin linen bandhgala, intricately done with embroidered work with two-toned threads and adorned with faux pearls? The outfit is just right for your sangeet night.
Pictures: BASA by Sumesh