You could call it the bridge-to-luxury line. It was the JJV.Kapurthala show, presented by R/Elan, to end Sustainable Fashion Day (day 2) at Lakm Fashion Week x FDCI at Jio World Convention Centre.

A bygone era of grandeur with modern influences was what it was all about in the chic collection named Char. It encompassed the perennial spirit of travel dressing for occasions. The line brought the glory of celebrated styles without the burden of heavy embellishments. It was occasion wear inspired by the personal travelogues of the famed Maharaja Jagjit Singh of Kapurthala.

Women’s wear saw multi-printed lehengas with discreet, glittering cholis, so very ideal for traditional wear. The colourful, striped saris with delicate borders, cinched at the waist with the popular JJ Valaya belts, were teamed with matching cholis and, at times, topped with the designer’s popular Ika jackets. The long, line kurta with traditional circular motifs was cleverly teamed with striped pants in matching colours.

In men’s wear it was a story of simplicity and elegance with just a hint of detailing. The multi-coloured, vertically stripped kurta-shirt with two patch-pockets set the look of the line. The sleek, black, bundgala jacket with contrast, piped, patch pockets were teamed with matching pants and a multi-striped shirt for an added accent.