Babita Malkani launches with Pernia's Pop-Up Shop

By

Isabelle Crossley

Published
Jan 2, 2019

Babita Malkani has launched her ready-to-wear line with Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop following a launch party at the Kala Ghoda Pernia’s Pop-Up Studio.

Malkani joins the ranks of Pernia’s Pop-Up Store’s army of Indian designers with her “Starburst” collection. The designer launched the collection at Pernia’s Pop-Up Studio in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, one of the brick-and-mortar retail outlets of the multi-brand luxury chain. Swiftly following the launch, Malkani came out with “The Skymetric Story” for spring/ summer 2019 and has just launched the collection on Pernia’s the Pop-Up Shop website.

The collection features an array of light blue hues from bright blue to light periwinkle to create an aquatic resort aesthetic. Loose draped fabric creates breezy silhouettes but tailored bodices and micro-pleats add a formal edge. Mixing Indian traditional notes such as saree-inspired drapes with western staples such as jumpsuits and palazzo pants, the collection is the epitome of fusion wear. Other colours in the mix include dusky pink, citrine, slate, and purple and gold and silver accents add an evening wear touch.

Babita Malkani launched her eponymous label in 2007 and is based in Mumbai. The brand retails from multi-brand designer boutiques in India, Europe, Dubai, the US, and South Africa as well as its own e-commerce site.