Fashion: Experts say 2017 is going to be a year of style that reacts to global happenings

The 2017 style chapter isnrsquot likely to be only about social media transforming how we buy fashion It will also speak about how fashion will be impacted by major world happenings whether Brexit Donald Trumprsquos shocking win or Modirsquos demonetisation Fashion after all is deemed an indulgence Expect restoration of pareddown ensembles mixandmatch dressing that makes the most of what you already have a genderblurring moodboard and revisiting loyaltiesRight Ranveer Singh wears Arjun Salujarsquos deconstructed sherwani and kurta with sharara PicGetty ImagesItrsquos the year of the neodandyArjun Saluja menswear designerMood The diminishing of subcultures means that menswear is finding its own expression and language steering it in the direction of what I call the neodandy style Technology has robbed us of connecting with the next person hence clothing will be about expression and emotion and connectSilhouettes Modern athleisure shapes will be seen in deconstructed kurtas dropcrotch drape trousers Hakama trousers skirtlike trousers typically worn by Japanese martial artists and wrap jacketsColours Wersquoll see a lot of deep beige rich and inky blues spicy burgundy and yellow and greenNachiket chose a linear silhouette with a cut inspired by monksrsquo robesMood will be quiet highlight on surface textures Nachiket Barve designerMood It will sit somewhere between quietness and introspection Global events like Brexit and Trumprsquos win and demonetisation back home will make us look at fashion as something beyond instant gratificationSilhouettes Think clothes with an ability to multitask mdash timely and timeless Intuitive mix and match is the keyword Long layered shapes in tunics long jackets bias cut dresses tunics with discreet tailoring etc will find a voiceColours I see a mixed bag mdash a muted palette meets deep afterdark shadesSurface textures Innovation will originate from the fabric itself taking the form of applique tonal and textural embroideryA jewellery piece dsigned by Suhani Pittie worn around the bicepTrinkets will speak of loyaltySuhani Pittie jewellery designerMood The mood is one of allegiance to what you believe in Irsquom inspired by the historic vintage and retro So it could be loyalty to your city family or support for people of wartorn nations or love for your country shown with a simple flag pinWhat to expect I draw on vintage through nostalgia My new line Dooi lsquotworsquo in Bengali celebrates completing two decades in the industry and it traces my Kolkata roots The collection has a reference to the stained glass and window grills of old homes in the Burra Bazar area Also the focus on handmade continues Buying handcrafted goods means you support local craftsmenMaterials Yoursquoll see acrylic minerals quartz wood and thread tassels mdash whatever adds a bit of whimsy to the central focal point of the jewellery Pearls are going to be another highlightStatement pieces For women pendants and hoops will draw attention Cuffs and bracelets worn over the arms are a great way to pull off an unconventional look For men too all of the above apply mdash whether itrsquos wearing an old beaten money clip collar buttons or cufflinks with a favourite architectural referenceRight The sari Sonam Kapoor wore at Cannes in May 2016Sari traditional and newage will gain prominenceRimzim Dadu designerMood It will be about extremes I envision traditional saris becoming fashionable along with fun cool inventive versions of prestitched saris worn with playful cholisDrape I was quite surprised that Sonam Kapoor wore my sari to a media meet at Cannes in 2016 It was laborious to make and the pallu was woven with hair thin steel yarn The innovation was to make it light despite the use of steel Depending on the way you drape it a sari takes on a soft and fluid appearance or a structured architectural form In the past I have created the Jamdani effect using silicon and the Patola weave with leather I hope to push the boundary some moreThe bride is no longer demurePayal Singhal bridal designerMood Itrsquos all about attitude Goodbye demure welcome the rockstar bride Bridalwear will get bolder and I donrsquot mean provocative but experimentalSilhouettes We may borrow inspiration from different decades a mishmash of sort Shapes will defy boundaries You could wear a jacket with power shoulders replacing the choli and a lehengaColours Bright including highvoltage neons Expect striking colourblocking mdash fuchsia with vermilionSurface textures Rather than headtotoe embroidery the emphasis will be on minimal threadwork using innovative raw materials like leather 3D metallic sequins and gold foil Instead of pretty prints will get inyourfaceFashion Week will move from March to FebruaryJaspreet Chandok Vice President HeadFashion IMG RelianceBrink of change The Fashion Week format globally is undergoing a change with more brands showcasing lsquoinseasonrsquo rather than the next seasonrsquos ware Lakme Fashion Week LFW has however been showcasing collections that are lsquoinseasonrsquo for the last few years The new buzz phrase is ldquoSee now Buy NowrdquoWhat to expect The dates for LFW this season have moved by over 45 days from February 1 to 5 for the SummerResort 2017 edition Itrsquos to provide a greater window for designers to have their collections in stores Last season saw many firsts including the theme of inclusion through our lsquoNorth Eastrsquo and lsquoPlus sizersquo initiatives We plan to take this inclusiveness forward