Known for her weaves, Fashion designer Latha Puttana, recently showcased her festive collection in the city, whichmainly consisted of georgette and silk weaves.
"The idea was to mix the textiles and weave it into a six yard saree without any attachment. I have also added big and small checks to the pallus, which also gives a dramatic look but yet keeps the originality of the six yard saree intact," explained Latha whose collections attracted many youngsters.
"I have worked around this collection of woven silk which combined textures like tissue, satin and georgettes. It actually created one-of-a-kind fabric, which caught the youngsters attention as they liked the new twist," she added.
Apart from sarees, the festive collection also saw beautiful blouses, ghagras, lehengas, salwar kameez and chudidhars in jewel tones, just right for this festive season.
"The creative urge in me helped to create something new during the festive season for which I was well appreciated and the feedback was quite inspirational. This time, I also brought in the old look of the 60s, which had prints and polka dots, low back and sleeves," she said.
Though bling is in demand during the festive season, Latha feels that glitter has been used too much over the top on every garment.
"We need to pay equal attention to jewellery along with the saree. Too much embroidery will also hit on the face. There should be a sense of confidence and a comfortable feel when you drape the saree around," said Latha.
This designer who has been consistently delivering ethnic wear for the past 19 years always wanted to be unique in her creations. "As a young girl, I wanted to dress differently as it was fun. But when I turned designer, I started creating a style which looked different.
Today, the word 'designer' has lost its meaning as every second person claims to be a designer. I always crafted something which has and will be accepted and usually I don't get stuck with one thing. Though, I follow what in vogue, I just take a little inspiration but I never create anything identical. Comfort and job satisfaction is what I look for," she said.