[dropcap]M[/dropcap]UMBAI based Naga Tangkul fashion designer, Asa Kazingmei did his comeback collection at Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) /winter fall collection which was started on August 20 at Palladium Hotel.
There were 12 models 6 males and 6 females where Former Mister International India 2012 & Naga’s 1st male supermodel Opang Jamir sashayed down the ramp for Asa’s Collection.
The Fashion week will end on August 24 at the Palladium Hotel.
Many India’s supermodels are being a part of LFW.
The theme of this collection is derived from old Naga word “CHANGVEI” which means a ‘defender’ or ‘protector’.
CHANGVEI is a shield made of very thick hide strong enough to with-hold attack of any kind of sharp weapons which Naga warriors used during wars.
Unrest, Strife, discrimination, no respect for human value, has brought this world to a precipice of collapse, man fighting for survival in this savage world without hope. CHANGVEI inspires to give this wounded man something which would invoke a fighting spirit would give a hope.
Inspired by Versatility of Changvei along with its immense toughness, substrates used are Thick denim, Leathers and Rivets.
Black is used heavily in this creation which represents my angst against this chaos and my desire to fight back stated Asa Kazingmei.
In Silhouettes, upper are more structured and body hugging for both men and women, with detailing of pleats, rivets and piping accentuated with Metallic chains, studs, rivets and zippers while bottoms for women are flowy and transparent with details of riveting, leather piping and appliqué. Men’s bottom has drop crotch with detailing of layering, tucks, studs and riveting.
All men’s trousers are ultra-low waist.
All creations are said to be styled using leather gloves, boots and harnesses designed by me to complete the look.
Hair accessory includes carved wooden hair pins inspired by the native hair accessories.
