Getting Monochromes Right

Colours, even in their homogeneity, come alive through a vividness of textures. Discover how the interplay between layers becomes the must-have silhouettes of the season amid larger-than-life shadow play.

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Linen jumpsuit, by Urvashi Kaur; skirt with mesh detailing, by Pallavi Mohan, for Not So Serious. Both in New Delhi. Textured cape, by Payal Khandwala; brown leather belt, by Shantanu and Nikhil. Both in Mumbai. Flow necklace, by Emma Ware, at cultcurators.com

Mustard cotton shirt, from 11.11 / Eleven Eleven, New Delhi. Crop jacket, by Nikhil Thampi; skirt with scallop detailing, by Urvashi Joneja; Venere bracelet, Allegra short necklace with charms, both from Furla. All in Mumbai.

Mustard cotton shirt, from 11.11 / Eleven Eleven, New Delhi. Crop jacket, by Nikhil Thampi; skirt with scallop detailing, by Urvashi Joneja; Venere bracelet, Allegra short necklace with charms, both from Furla. All in Mumbai.

Swimsuit with button detailing, by Shivan and Narresh, New Delhi. Fringe cape jacket, by Gabriella Demetriades, for Deme; hand harness, from Aquamarine. Both in Mumbai.

Embellished cape jacket, from Kukoon, New Delhi. Off-shoulder dress, by Gabriella Demetriades, for Deme; textured colourblock dress, by Payal Khandwala; Amazoula suede gladiator heels, by Christian Louboutin. All in Mumbai.

Sleeveless jacket, by Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, for Cue; Multilayered dress, by Rahul Mishra. Both in Noida. Neoprene fishtail skirt, from Madison; Pastel stone rings, from Curio Cottage. Both in Mumbai.

Sleeveless jacket, by Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, for Cue; Multilayered dress, by Rahul Mishra. Both in Noida. Neoprene fishtail skirt, from Madison; Pastel stone rings, from Curio Cottage. Both in Mumbai.