She says,I also love to mix Indian and Western elements for holiday dressing to stand out from the crowd. Whereas, the millennial Single door refrigerator manufacturers and Gen Z consumers opted for optimistic pinks and sunshine yellows to brighten up the mood. Outfit by Priya and Riya Jadav The end of an awesome decade is almost here and we’ve seen some really quirky and fashionable styles over the year! Here’s the top picks for the party week that’s setting in!

The season for parties is here, and the last week of the year is the right time to let your hair down in style. A well-cut dress from last season in any colour with a crystal-embellished choker or long shoulder-duster earrings as well as statement shoes would make an ideal party outfit for this year-end. Draped outfits are the best way to retouch a simple outfit. Dhawan wants you to think off the cuff and go for disco minis and polka-dot midis. Metallics are all the rage this season; infuse it with shades of burnt red and the ever-dominant black.”On the other hand, Delhi-based designer Poornima Vardhan’s most essential tip for holiday season dressing is to use complementary colours to highlight your most important features and create a striking look. Just wear your trusted blue denim with a sequin top or jacket and you are ready to shine on. For example, pair pleated pants with mirror work capes for a night look or go for a signature cowl blouse with hand embroidery that can be paired with pleated skirt / wide pants for a distinct and glamorous party look. For this season, a nice cocktail gown, cowl neck outfit and printed jacket can complete your party wardrobe in no time.”While designer Anuradha P. The conscious brigade took to recycling old clothes from old wardrobes and invented their sustainable outfits for a better version of the bygones.

Accents like fur trims and gold lame work well with off-the-shoulder and one-shoulder dresses of all lengths— mini, midi and full-length. You can perfect your look with statement shoes.”For a fabulous party season, one should opt for outfits that are timeless and can be worn throughout the year, irrespective of trends. A sparkling dress in sequins crystal or even lamé, crystal-embellished accessories and statement shoes in a bold colour should be on your list,” sums up Shehla. Senior designer Ritu Kumar hints at the classic go-to for all occasions – the LBD, and says, "One of my top recommendations is the little black dress; perhaps, any short body-con would do the trick. Wear the brocade lehengas with leather jackets and fur stoles or go bold with a bright party cape as an over-skirt.”For Mumbai-based designer Shehla Khan all kinds of sparkles in dresses or accessories make for a noteworthy party outfit, and she wants you to add some bling details for a memorable party ensemble.

And, for those who don’t want to splurge all that much could go for lamé or even plain colours such as red, fuschia, bright blue, neon tones and black with crystal-embellished earrings, or a choker and some sparkly shoes. Leather, velvet and wool are best for cold weather, and georgette and crinkled fabric dresses come to life with separates of sequinned and shimmer fabrics. For those who feel like splurging, a beautiful sequin-embroidered or crystal-encrusted dress with simple accessories would do. Pair one of your evening dresses from last year, with a belt to cinch the waist and maybe even add a printed scarf to take things a notch up.The year 2019 was meant for all kinds of normcore and inclusive styles; and, there was something for everyone. It’s always great to repeat outfits that can be styled in different ways, which is why it is best to opt for classic silhouettes. If you are wondering about how to put forward your best without burning a hole in your pockets, follow these guidelines from the party edit chalked out our style gurus. "Sequin sheeting, crystal embellishments on dresses, blouses, even trousers, and skirts, as well as accessories are abundantly trending. Additionally, knitwear is worth the investment for chilly, winter night outs.The year 2019 was meant for all kinds of normcore and inclusive styles; and, there was something for everyone. Last season’s strappy georgette dresses can be layered onto georgette sleeved shirts with a sequin belt. To invest in a smart party wardrobe, designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil suggest, "The millennial do not believe in following trends, but they are quite clear about their likes and dislikes -- bright and bold colours in any form of clothing and accessories work very well for the new age fashion lovers. She says, "Have fun with classic black-and-white, or get festive with your favorite jewel tone of ruby, emerald, and sapphire. In terms of silhouettes, bold styles are a great nod to powerful femininity

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Taxi Fabric’s work in an auto rickshaw.Mumbai-based Sanket Avlani’s quirky startup, TaxiFabric, is gaining international recognition.” As the conversation veers towards the highly acclaimed startup TaxiFabric, Sanket reveals the inspiration behind it — "After engineering, I did Crafting and Creative Communications course at MICA, Ahmedabad and that was the place where I had first interactions with like-minded and creative people. "That is the first thing one must do — in places like Kickstarter, there are people who wish to empower ideas which they think are going to work. I was the go-to guy for everyone in our college when it came to art. Imagine… though the project is based out of India, more than 90 per cent who reached out were from abroad. Apart from this, for budding designers, it’s necessary to have an idea of what success would mean in this field —because it’s often misinterpreted. Graphic design and illustration fitness equipment suppliers are very sensitive practices and take years to understand and implement.”

After zeroing in on this idea, he then took his project to crowd-funding platform Kickstarter and got an overwhelming response —”When I put up my idea on Kickstarter, the response made me believe in it more. Doing work that impacts the lives of people should be the foremost thing. "But, growing up in a typical middle class upbringing, my parents were worried about me being an artist. So, I had been following the conventional track up until eight years ago — yes I did engineering! (laughs)”Design in a taxiSpeaking about what art and design mean to him, he says, "I have always tried to draw inspiration from people and things around me.”Sanket continues, "Being a typical Mumbai boy, I have always been a public transport person — and I love taxis! But after my tryst abroad and as a designer, I looked at taxis with a fresh pair of eyes.”

Every time you take a taxi, you notice that the seat cover is different, but you don’t make a big deal out of that — later, when I observed it, I was stunned! When I documented it, I thought to myself, ‘I can make this even better!’ I was also confident because our team has designers, who have been in this practice for years. Only then did I start working on it, and built it as a product.”When we query him regarding his plans for the future, Sanket says, "We’re soon coming out with a product line and are planning to release textile designs which auto rickshaw and taxi owners can purchase."I’m a person who has no formal training in almost everything I’ve done — I’m more of a DIY and self-taught person,” starts Sanket. TaxiFabric is also now trying out the concept in auto rickshaws.” He also feels, "I strongly believe that it’s good to be someone who’s always trying to experiment and not having to conform. When we started out in Mumbai, we had a terrific reception and ours is a product of that response. Even though I left my dream job and given that the startup only has a small set of audience, I am immensly satisfied” says Sanke. After completing the course, I got a job in London which was a dream for me at that time. Even while I was pursuing engineering, I was the guy who could draw.

The quirky startup, which is fast gaining prominence in his hometown, connects young designers with taxi drivers and turns cabs into beautiful and artistic canvasses that are aimed to narrate stories, themes and also to make a cultural impact through illustrations.He also makes a valid point that posting ideas on platforms like Kickstarter is very necessary for any aspiring designer. While working there, I thought for around two years about Taxi Fabric. Very soon, we will also be launching Taxi Fabric in Pune. You should have your own definition for it — it doesn’t necessarily have to be about money or fame.In a freewheeling chat with us, the youngster speaks about how the idea of TaxiFabric was conceived, on what it takes to become a successful designer, his future plans and more. It has also worked for me. The 29-year-old, who is the curator at a design startup TaxiFabric, was featured in the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 recently for exemplary design work.”One thing I learnt was that art and design, as mediums, can definitely make a cultural impact — and that was what I exactly wanted to do. (Photos: Taxi Fabric/ Instagram) Not conforming to conventional norms, always up for experimenting and a great eye for detail — these aspects have definitely made eyeballs turn towards Mumbai-based Sanket Avlani

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