“My collection this season is going to be very Indian in inspiration and detailing,” says Bhartia, who has moved away from her billowing skirts. “It’s going to be more fitted and tightly draped, be it pants, skirts or jackets this season,” she adds. There is an abundance of royal blues and sober browns in ankle-length skirts and short skirts along with pants. The collection, largely in silks and chiffon, is also full of metallic work, with medallions and chains, apart from wooden beads and stones in the details. The high point of Bhartia’s collection is the use of scarves. Interestingly, there is also copious use of pleats.

Ashima-Leena’s collection, on the other hand, is mostly black and white, with wine motifs. “It’s opulence and luxury. The collection is very eveningwear, with smartly fitted dresses and gowns. There’s bling, but not the overpowering kind. It just adds to the dress,” says Ashima.