JJ VALAYA Fall Winter 2012 Collection: AZRAK

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What a Grand Finale by Ace Designer JJ Valaya on last day of wills Lifestyle India fashion week (Sunday, 19th February) didn’t just see a Bollywood Actress Kanga Ranaut as a showstopper, but performance by International artist Volga Tunca played Darbuka(Goblet Drum) , Christian Jose Vare played a kemenche (a stringed instrument) , an oriental belly dance performance by dancer Ekaterina ,a contortionist player with crystal balls and theatre artistes made a memorable fashion shows Grand Finale in the history of FDCI.
Besides the Bollywood actress, 12 personalities from the field of fashion, arts, entertainment and music also walked the ramp for JJ Valaya as he wrapped up Wills India Fashion Week.
Designers Suneet Verma, Rohit Bal were among the runway stars of the night, who helped Valaya showcase his Ottoman Empire inspired collection.
Recreated on the runway was the famous Grand bazaar against a blue backdrop, with sights and sounds which took us back to the multicultural city of Istanbul.
Designer JJ Valaya inspired by the Ottoman Empire, Valaya’s collection named ‘Azrak’, meaning rare and uncommon, showcased a cultural partnership and pact that bore a tradition of rich visual craft. Starting with a monochromatic palate in ivories and black, the collection gradually treaded into the territory of colours.
Kangana, who wore an ivory gown with a long brown and gold velvet coat teamed with heavy jewellery, looked regal in every way.
“It was not a cake walk for me because you get to do this once or twice a year. I feel I belong to the fashion world as much as to Bollywood. I walked for him two years ago at Couture Week and I feel special that he asked me to walk the ramp again for this show,” the 24-year-old actress said.
Kangana also said that she wanted Valaya to design her wedding. “I want JJ to find a groom for me so that he can design my wedding trousseau. It is his responsibility now,” she added.
” Kangana’s sense of style is good. After working with her for the Couture Week two years ago, I wanted her to be the show stopper for me this time as well,” Valaya said.
Valaya’s collection named ‘Azrak’, meaning rare and uncommon, showcased a cultural partnership and pact that bore a tradition of rich visual craft.
Starting with a monochromatic palate in ivories and black, the collection gradually treaded into the territory of colours.
“It is a journey from ivory to colour. It is an ode to the beautiful Ottoman empire, which was so rich in arts and crafts. I also wanted real men to showcase my menswear so I asked friends from different walks of life to display the collection. In all I had 12 show stoppers,” Valaya said.
Models sashayed down in jackets, custom made leggings, denims, sarees, shirts, blouses, dresses. A select range of menswear was also showcased, which complimented the look and feel of the women’s wear.
This WIFW Grand Finale is very special for designer and it also was the beginning of a year-long celebration for the designer who completes two decades in fashion this year.
By: S.Sarvesh
Photographs By: Karan Mehar
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