Sabyasachi’s collection to be showcased at the Fashion Week takes its inspiration from the paintings of Paul Gauguin, Emil Nolde and the spirit of Edith Piaf’s music. Hand painted silks, discharge printed chiffons, and multicolored textured embroidery that almost resemble peeling off canvasses, form the basis of this trendy collection that has a varied range of body-conscious silhouettes and shapes from the ’40’s and ‘60’s.
The jewellery line, an extension of Sabaysachi’s design philosophy -“Personalized imperfection of the human hand” - uses cross cultural influences and obsolete and traditional techniques of manufacturing. Quaint Minakari, an eclectic mix of gemstones and a clashing mix of tradition, whether it is filigree from Bengal, Jadau from North India or Chettinad style of studded jewellery from South, every piece is a testimonial to the rich jewellery heritage of India.
“While I’m very excited to go for the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week for the third time in a row, I’m hopeful that my first jewellery line will generate the same kind of interest as my clothes lines do. The jewellery line has plenty of detailing and free mixing of colours. I’m grateful to GAJA jewellers for coming forth to present and sponsor my collection”, says Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
Rahul Singh, Head of Marketing - GAJA jewelers adds, “We are very proud to associate ourselves with a designer of the caliber and repute of Sabyasachi. We use innovative marketing strategies to export Handcrafted Gold Jewellery all over the world. Through this association we are looking at promoting Indian heritage and work of art all across the globe.”
Sabyasachi’s show at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week will take place at ‘The Salon’ at Bryant Park on Friday, 12 September 2008 at 1 pm.