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This National Institute of Fashion Technology graduate won the award for Most Creative Designer at his alma mater. He then interned with J J Valaya, the high priest of Indian fashion.
His forte is women's bridal wear and, occasionally, some men's wear too.
Here's what he has to say:
He is particular about: Craftsmanship, quality and versatility -- the right colour, draping methods, carriage, the right accessories, jewellery, hair and makeup to enhance my clothes.
The look: East meets West.
A lot of Indian elements in Western silhouettes and layering.
My collection is called Synchronicity.
Heard it before? Let's narrow it down to a Krishna theme. My clothes tell the story of Krishna in different moods and highlight different aspects of Krishna's character.
Fashion forecast: The colours, fabrics I have used are my 'in' things!
The colours you will see: Lots of flames, blues, pastels and bright colours. The aim is to go for a multi-coloured look.
Fabrics: Viscose, satin, georgette, a lot of stretch fabrics.
Who is it for? The young, the hip, the trendy.
Fashion trends are moving more and more towards the young and the hip.
Fashion tips
~ Go for jewelled t-shirts. They are so in!
~ Embroidered t-shirts are also in!
~ T-shirts should be form-fitting.
~ Try going for low drop crotch pants in different kinds of fabrics like blends.
~ Nothing is ever really out. Any clothing can be recycled, mixed and matched with another. Clothes are timeless. It's just how you wear it that makes it different!
Shantanu's studio
98, Christopher Road
Vrindavan Gardens
Building 21, Floor 5
Kolkata -- 700 046
Phone: (033) 30935339
e-mail: shantanugoenkacouture@hotmail.com
You can also get his clothes at:
~ In New Delhi: Ensemble, Ambawatta, Santushti
~ In Mumbai: Ensemble, Crossroads
~ In Hyderabad: Oorja, Elahe
Shantanu Goenka will showcase his collection at the Lakme India Fashion week at 10 am on April 25.
Photograph: Sita Menon
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