Color Palette & Pantone References
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Shirt Base Color: Light Blush Pink
- Pantone Match: PANTONE 7611 C
- Description: A warm, soft blush pink with a gentle shimmer delicate and elegant, evoking a romantic vintage aura.
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Pleated Panel Accent: Subtle Off-White Pink
- Pantone Match: PANTONE 7604 C
- Description: A barely-there pink with a clean, powdery undertone subtly contrasting yet harmonizing with the base.
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Trouser Color: Cream/Buttery Beige
- Pantone Match: PANTONE 7506 C
- Description: A soft, light beige that adds warmth and neutrality, anchoring the ensemble with understated grace.
Silhouette Overview
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Top: Victorian-Inspired Shirt with Vertical Pintucks
Drawing from early 20th-century Victorian fashion, the shirt features fine vertical pintucks that elongate the torso and reflect classic refinement. The slightly voluminous sleeve head and structured collar reference aristocratic elegance, softened through fabric fluidity and pastel tones. -
Bottom: High-Waisted Tailored Trousers
A modern classic silhouette, the high-waist fit flatters the form while offering a confident stance. The tailored cut complements the delicacy of the shirt with a grounded, composed line allowing the entire look to balance romantic softness with tailored clarity.
Textiles & Craftsmanship
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Shirt Body Fabric: Tanchoi Silk
An exquisite Banarasi weave, Tanchoi silk features complex patterns created with extra weft silk threads. Traditionally influenced by Persian and Chinese brocade traditions, the Tanchoi used here showcases refined motifs in soft blush tones, adding depth and quiet luxury without visual heaviness.
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Vertical Pintuck Panel: Mul Chanderi Silk
The pintuck detailing is rendered in Chanderi silk, known for its lightweight translucency and glossy surface. Originating from Madhya Pradesh, Chanderi’s gossamer texture enhances the fine craftsmanship of the pintucks, adding movement and shimmer with every step.
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Trousers Fabric: Banana Viscose Twill
A sustainable, eco-conscious choice, banana viscose twill offers a plant-based silk-like feel. Its structured twill weave provides durability and shape retention, while its natural softness aligns with the romantic mood of the upper garment. The fabric reflects a sustainable-luxury mindset.
Design Narrative
This ensemble bridges:
- The feminine refinement of Victorian-era dress codes (fine pintucks, soft blush shades)
- The Indian weaving legacy, showcasing Banaras’ Tanchoi, the lightness of Chanderi, and the eco-textile innovation of banana viscose
- A modern, conscious woman’s wardrobe, fusing elegance, comfort, and sustainability
The light, ethereal colors whisper of nostalgia, while the structure and tailoring reflect a forward-facing silhouette an ode to softness with strength.
Ideal Contexts
This look is ideal for:
- Luxury resort/formal daywear
- Fashion presentations focused on sustainable couture
- Cultural diplomacy or art-focused luxury events
- Editorials bridging vintage revival and conscious craft