Even before a minimalist keyword in Indian mode, David Abraham’s designer duo and Rakesh Thakore showed a fan of fashion back home that there were more than just sequins and bling.
They have redefined how we feel India’s fashion.
Duo established their label in 1992 and showed off their first collection in Indian ramp in 2010.
They reap traditional Sari and every other designer followed.
Their third silent partner Kevin Nigli also has a leading role to play in building A & T brands.
In special for Times of India, leading Indian designers share their favorite designs for years, the collections are closest to their hearts and what inspires them every day.
This week’s designer in the focus is David Abraham and Rakesh Thakore, who shared some of their favorite work in more than 25 years of famous travel.
In 2010, Abraham and Thakore made their catwalk debut in India.
This is their first fashion show in India by A & T.
Collections using iconic daily motives such as autorickshaw, umbrella, chappal, parrot – as an inspiration for Indian ethos.
Sari is reorganized; Cut slightly cut and with a belt (which becomes a trend later) and is accessed with mojari heel shoes sandwiched and Choli with allover metal studs.
This special clothing – Double Tie Handloom woven Silk Sari from Andhra, uses the Houndstooth classic English in the Pallu and works with a button shirt.
This clothing has been purchased by Victoria & Albert Museum in London as part of their permanent archive for textiles and is an opening exhibition for the “Indian fabric” show in London 2015.
Catwalk shows in the 2015- precursor of current upcycling trends – this collection proposes scarf cloth, trim, sequins made from old Xrays and Kantha’s old tradition to make the old / thrown away.
The catwalk show in 2011 – the idea of using clothing / patterns inspired by men for women – and gender gender – ahead of time and still relevant today in the world of increased binary options.
Collections use iconic motifs such as Houndstooth, Herringbone, plaid, etc.
– Cloth inspired traditional men’s clothing – but for women.
In 1992, their first A & T collection was denied at the London, England Shop Conran.
They launched their brand in London, England with a collection of loungewear, accessories, and home textiles.
This will be extended to other boutique stores such as Selfridges, Guild designers, Harrods, etc.
Xmas Liberty Catalog London – Advocating Change the Lounge that is easy but sophisticated, at the Leisurewear house that makes a comeback now in Covid Times Change Zoom and work-from-home.
The range covered with easy loungewear such as pajamas, kimonos along with bedlinen and accessories such as sandals and eyemask.
In 2002, the first collection at home and LoungeWearwas was exhibited in the D’InterIeur scene, Maison & Paris Objet.
They are one of the first designers displayed with invitations.
A & T HOME & LOUNGEWEAR COLLECTION is served twice a year for more than 10 years to foreign clients.
In 2005, the first collection of Fashion A & T RTW in Tranoi, Bourse de Commerce, Paris.
They are one of the first Indian designers invited to show their ready-to-use collection to foreign clients.
In 1995, their first fashion collection was in Browns (from South Molton agents), London who also later became their representative for several years.
Collections are sold to some of the best boutiques such as Selfridges, 10 Corso Como, etc.
