ROOPA – MBFWA RESORT 2019

SHOW: Roopa Pemmaraju – Resort 2019
LOCATION: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St.
DATE: May 16
START TIME: 5PM + 24 mins

Roopa Pemmaraju Resort 2019 – Review

INSPIRED BY: The people, color, architecture and art of Nepal, namely the Himalayan region and its plethora of ancient carvings and handicrafts. The brand walked in line with its philosophy of blending ancient and modern techniques, focusing on ethical fashion , heritage and community to create its latest lineup.
POP-CULTURE NOD: Margherita Missoni traveling to the Algarve coastal region of Portugal with her family on the hunt for hand-painted souvenirs at Porches Pottery, before heading off on a PortiTours Jeep Safari tour through the countryside to sample the local culture through villages such as Alte and Paderne.
WEAR IT TO: Party with Solange and her entourage in the VIP section at Hï Ibiza’s Glitterbox kickoff event of the season, where you can jive to Groove Armada and other disco cuts while being surrounded by flamboyant performers doused in sparkles.
FIRST READ: Patchworked sari’s with a distinctive 70’s feel, structured sundresses and billowy silk gowns, juxtaposed against structured bodices and embellished jackets in jewel tones.
BEST LOOK: A duster coat in a floral, vintage botanical, and art-deco print, worn over a V-neck midi dress with front-tie detail, styled with handcrafted, embellished flats and drop earrings.
EYE-CATCHING ACCENTS: Handcrafted jewelry featuring semi-precious stones from Jaipur, Rajasthan, and embroidered leather shoes with tassels made by the brand’s artisans in their Bangalore atelier.
OVERHEARD COURTSIDE: “And I thought Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat had a lot of color going on!”
COLOR WHEEL: Sage, red, magenta, forest green, black, cobalt, pink, neon green, powder blue, blush, orange, navy, fuchsia.
SHOP THE BRAND NOW.