Trend Alert! Jumpsuits

Love them or hate them, jumpsuits are the new fashion obsession. Dark and elegant or casually chic, jumpsuits rock. They've been spotted on several glamazons at red carpet events. Think Jenifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Keria Knightley, Fergie and Alicia Keys. And on my side of the ocean, there's Deepika Padhukone, Nina Manuel, Lara Dutta and Shilpa Shetty, to name a few. And they've been blazing down the ramps too, courtesy Stella McCartney, Missoni, Dolce & Gabbana, Diane Von Furstenberg, Chloé and Giorgio Armani.

But this can be a tricky trend to sport, especially if you've got the voluptuous Indian derriere. Then a fabric like linen is a better bet than jersey. And fit has never been more important. If it bags or sags anywhere, or if it's squeezing you tight, then it's not going to work.

Elizabeth and James Oasis Jumpsuit, $425.00
Effortlessly elegant.


Catherine Malandrino Draped Jumpsuit, $395.00
Short and dressy, love the bright popping colour!


Newport News, Bandini-print halter jumpsuit $49.00
Love the kitschy print. Perfect if you're going for a bohemian look.

7 For All Mankind, Henley Denim Romper, $189.00
Uber casual. And so comfy!


Missoni Enid Combo Jumpsuit, $2,545.00
Very Sophisticated. Very Brunch.


Robert Rodriguez Ruffled Jumpsuit, $385.00
Kinda makes think of the Zoot suit. Love the slouchy look.


Versace, Spring 08
Very edgy almost-formal.


VPL, Anatomic One Z Jumpsuit, $695
Very avant garde.



This gorgeous jumpsuit by Raakesh Agarvwal has sure been doing the rounds. It's been featured on several magazines, one being Vogue India. It's also been spotted on several celebs in the Mumbai party circuit.

Lakme Fashion Week A\W 09: Pria Kataaria Puri

I'm guessing this would be THE collection if you're a fashion dilettante from the Middle East. I've heard she's got quite a following there.

But I still hate this collection. And there are just so many things that I hate about it. Like the pseudo-oriental prints dulled down by an uninspiring colour palette, that reminded me of cheap curtains mostly. Take that and add hair that's reminiscent of classical Greek sculpture and you've got a major culture clash. And the fact that she's taken a trend I love -- wide belts -- and made them look like bawdy curtain rings. Or the OTT psychedelic raccoon eye make up.

Added to all the monstrosities that walked down the ramp, she threw in a few cliches too. Like the gold bikini with the sari and the handkerchief-style maxi dress. And why, God, why has she used fur in a collection that's supposed to be aimed at hot desert countries? Maybe I just don't get Middle Eastern aesthetics, but Fur? Really?

Trend Alert! Weird Pants

Ruched, ruffled, skinny, saggy, drop-crotch, harem style, ginormously wide legged and with bits missing, the weird pants are here. While some are, at best, dubious style statements (and I'm being really generous here), I still think there's hope for them. Some of the slouchier styles tend to look like pajamas, so a heavier fabric and a little structure is really important.

Sass & Bide, Black Rats leggings, $180
This one's pretty safe compared to some of what's coming. Love the mini-ruched look.


3.1 Phillip Lim, Silk karate pants, $325
Kinda reminds me of a tulip.

Aminaka Wilmont, Twisted wool pants, $670
Made me think of jodhpuris. Chic.


McQ, Wool-blend harem pants, $270
Major drop-crotch. And potential.


By Malene Birger, Jolie Shimmery sequin leggings, $320
I'm attracted to shiny objects. :D But you'll need some major chutzpah to pull these off.


Thayer, Wide Leg Pants, $360.00
My mom used to call these Elephant pants when she was little. Apt, methinks. And cute.


Y-3, Lux Low Rise Pants, $290.00
Very gangsta. Cute.


Kimchi Blue, Tie Front Knit Pant, $38.00
Love the bow-like front. Tres tres.


Silence & Noise, High Waisted Harem Pant, $58.00
Very well structured.


Aminaka Wilmont, Cropped cotton pants, $550.00
Pants with a collar and what look like cuffs (there's a small slits behind the 'cuffs'). What next!?