Saturday, December 18, 2010
Fashion Highway
Publication: Femina, Edition: Chennai
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FASHION HIGHWAY
Marks & Spencer's range of clothes and inner-wear for women is all the rage this season
WHAT'S NEW & Spencer Reliance India WHERE: A-001 and A101,49-50L, Express Avenue Mall, Whites Road, Rpyapettah,chennai Contact: 044 28464402
WHAT YOU GET THERE; has been known for its slick styles and The autumn/winter collection has a sophisticated and muted colour palette that makes the key trends seem ultra-modern. The key looks for in the women's range include Minimal, Nifty Thrifty, Preppy, Nomad and Military. It has three sub-brands with distinct looks. Limited—a fashion-forward label, offers a contemporary look, while Autograph, offers sophisticated and stylish timeless pieces in luxury fabrics and cuts. The store also houses Per una, the designer boutique brand, which offers a smart casual collection and the latest Indigo Collection, which gives you a unique everyday smart and casual look. Marks&Spencer's lingerie this season sees some contrasting influences with the growing trend of 'worn to be seen' alongside sophisticated and glamorous vintage-inspired pieces. The key pieces include a beautiful velvet bodice with internal boning and camisoles, bustiers, lace tunics, slinky bodies and cami bras. The Glamour look is influenced by both contemporary and vintage directions to create glamorous and beautiful boudoir inspired pieces. WHAT WE LOVED; Elements like lace prints, lingerie trims, corsetry, embellishishments, zip details and metal studs in the collection make it stand out from the other competing brands and designers. PRICE POINTS; Prices begin at Rs395, while the lingerie begins at Rs750 (for