Ashok Maanay presents Serenity
Bangalore Fashion Week 15th Edition ~ Winter Festive Online 2016
MAANAY by Ashok Maanay presents SERENITY
Dedicated as a tribute to his beloved mother Smt. Sushila Devi R Maanay, this collection is inspired by the serenity and calmness Maanay’s mother brought to his life. The soothing, calming nature of colours in this collection is led by a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Like a serene sunset, flushed cheek, or budding flower, Serenity reminds us to reflect on our surroundings during the busy but light-hearted moments in our life.
It is interesting to note that Smt. Sushila Devi Maanay spent most of her childhood in the Kingdom of Baroda with her Highness Maharani Shantadevi, the grandmother of the present King, Samarjitsinh Ranjitsinh Gaekwad. She was considered as a daughter by the Maharani, and as a child, she played along with the three Princes and five Princess on the Jewel carpets of Baroda. This Royal upbringing added to her divine and pure sense of Fashion which has been an inspiration in all of Designer Ashok Maanay’s collections to date.
Tanya Fontes with Designer Ashok Maanay
SERENITY
Maanay’s collection includes drapes of six yards of pure fabrics like Silk, Crepe, Georgette and Chiffon embellished with Zari borders woven by Heritage weavers of Varanasi, who even to this day weave zari borders and sarees for the royal houses and the elite using zari made of pure silver thread polished in gold, in pastel and bright colours, beautifully blended with exotic hand-crafted techniques of weaving, all unique and impactful. The vibrant flavour and the strong interplay of techniques enhance the life and richness of the weave.
Besides, Manaay’s designs are also hand-embroidered with zardozi, aari, and other hand-crafted techniques of embroidery. The men’s line has a unique spiritual flair, featuring sleek lines and beautiful details, constructed using Chanderi cotton with embellishments featuring exquisite Aachkans and Aagharkaas.
Ashok Maanay presents Serenity
You have some really talented designers in your city, Tanya. And BFW seems like the perfect concoction of glamour, glitterati and fashion!
That we do.
Love the highly adorned ‘signature’ pieces curated by Ashok Maanay! And you’re so right about his collection. I also feel like that applies to the whole Asian fashion scene right now…
Thank you for sharing, Payel.
Love how effortless these looks are. And I love silhouettes in the menswear, very well defined yet fluid! Your blog posts are way too perfect, Tanya!
Thank you for your warm appreciation, Jyothi.
Ashok Maanay’s sarees are making their own place in the midst of glamour… Gorgeous colours, too! ❤️ Your blog inspires in so many ways, Tanya.
Thank you, Sarah. So sweet of you!
Genius and genuine – the collection! Beautiful – words, the scene and you! Nothing more to add except that I am studying Design, and I find your posts inspirational! ✨
Thank you very much for your affectionate appreciation, Saloni!
Unique and extravagant über-luxe sets, beautifully crafted lighting, and stunning models strutting the ramp in stunning designer creations ~ must have been quite the experience!
It certainly was. 🙂
Here is to celebrate the feminine and divine within. The chaos and calm within. 🙂 And, don’t forget love; it will bring all the madness you need to unfurl yourself across the universe. Stunning sarees!
What a beautiful and sensitive soul you are, Krishna! Thank you for sharing.
Lighting up my screen… Beautiful colour combinations and the jewellery is drool-worthy! I’m sure the event was amazing! Wish to attend one soon…
It sure was, Jitendrasinh. Happy you liked it!
It’s my dream to one day meet Ashok Maanay sir personally. No, I don’t have so much money to purchase a saree, but I just want to see this legend who is so successful but so simple and down to earth. God bless him!
That’s sweet of you, Dhivya.
Enchanting woven dreams! That’s a beautiful saree collection and superb blouse pairing! Beautiful words and wonderful pictures too, Tanya! ❤️
Aw thanks, Preeti. I totally feel your enthusiasm!
One of my favourite posts. And you rendered it so beautifully. I always visit your blog to experience the power of words straight from the heart. 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing such kind thoughts about my writing, Sanjukta.
Every time a fear wakes up, beautiful branches of hope thriving inside embrace it in a warm hug and gently stroke it to sleep… This is what your beautifully curated posts do for me, Tanya!
Aw ~ thank you, Jasmine. Always a delight to have your appreciation!
Loved the words, and loved the pictures! I have been a top fan of your wonderful poignant realistic blogs, Tanya. Your wit and intelligence blends perfectly with the rhythm, and now this photography… Please keep them coming!
I’m overwhelmed, dear Eshika, for your heartfelt wonderful words for me!
Among the many experiences and learnings that your writing is bringing along, I’ll want to remember it for this beginning into the un-ventured. Gratitude from the core for people like you who are doing and sharing a lot of things so selflessly via their blogs. Love ❤️
Thank you very much, Riya! I’m touched by your kind thoughts.