Lakme' Fashion Week Summer Resort 2014 Day 4 Part 2

SANJAY HINGU TOOK A NOSTALGIC FASHION TRIP “BACK TO SCHOOL” AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014 FOR HIS MEN’S WEAR LINE

Mumbai, 15^th March 2014: “Men will be boys” they say, so Sanjay Hingu got his inspiration from school uniforms for his collection “Back to School” presented at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. Sanjay recreated the nostalgia of those fun filled carefree school days with a colour palette of white, khaki, blue with a splash of pink reminiscent of uniforms.

Sanjay Hingu

Opting for checks that are normally associated with the school attire, he embellished them with subtle digital prints to create a fun summer element for the clothes.

Remaining true to his sharp tailored look, Sanjay kept the silhouettes crisp and constructed for men’s wear this season.

Sanjay Hingu

The show opened with a stark white jacket having a kiddie print on sleeves followed by a blouson with a giant bus image at the back. Double and single breasted jackets were lean and short with two back vents and narrow lapels. Adding a hint of detailing Sanjay allowed piping for yokes and then moved to a sporty blazer with embroidered chevrons on the sleeve.  A solo checked dungaree, blouson with contrast knit sleeves, floral prints for collars and pockets flaps, a peach jacket with satin shawl collar and the final fully printed suit completed the very youthful collection.

Bringing in a relaxed aspect to the garments; Sanjay Hingu’s offered  a great trendy look for men who want to relive their happy childhood memories in an innovative manner through their fashion statements.

ATITHI GUPTA’S SOULFUL CREATIVE LINE MERSMERISED THE AUDIENCE AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Calling her collection “Meraki”, which means ‘soul, creativity or love’ in Greek, Atithi Gupta presented a sensuous feminine women’s wear line at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.

Light as air dresses were in chiffon, georgette, tussar and organza while crinkled crepé was turned into dreamy short jackets and shrugs. The colour palette balanced the fabrics perfectly as Monaco Blue, Paloma grey, cayenne and coral added to the beauty of the embroidery for slinky maxis.

Atithi Gupta

Fringes added that touch of feminine charm to floaty chiffon dresses while drapes and flouncy necklines completed the look. Intricately stitched pleats were rouched to form décolleté bodices which then ended up as elegant trials.

Atithi Gupta

Highlights of the show were the asymmetric cut midi with cut-out back, the crinkled knotted slashed front draped gown, one-shoulder sari draped mini with cutwork bolero, twisted pleated gown, two toned rouched sari-gown  and the jumpsuit with lace yoke.

Breezy, light hearted and utterly magical, Atithi Gupta’s “Meraki” collection was the perfect feminine addition to a women’s sartorial option.

KOMMAL SOOD CELEBRATED FABULOUS FASHION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

It was celebration time at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 when Kommal Sood unveiled her collection called “Champagne Bubbles”.

Aimed at the resort and holiday dresser, the luxurious line was in muted tones which moved to ivory, taupe, champagne and then glittering gold and grey. Lush silk laces, specially woven for the collection dazzled with the bubble inspired clusters of embellishments, shimmering with Swarovski crystals.

Komal Sood

Keeping the silhouette fluid and flowing with the long sheer fabrics over shimmering minis, Kommal offered several options like the sequinned willpower mini, the metallic cutaway shoulder dress, mirror work bodice gown, silver sheeting creation, grey toga and the empire-line maxi with crystal encrusted bodice. Minis had long draped panels swirling around them while tulle skirts were glamorously floating over thigh-high dresses.

Fabrics were textured cleverly to achieve a level of detailing that was delicately executed. Drapes were exquisite in form and structure for the every chic creation, while the sensuous fabrics added that touch of elegance.

Komal Sood

Gliding in confidently to end the show was the very effervescent Kalki Koechlin in a glittering sequinned gold gown.

For a versatile scintillating fashion story Kommal Sood’s “Champagne Bubbles” will keep stylish women in the best of spirits wherever they go.

RITIKA MIRCHANDANI PRESENTED AN ETHEREAL RUSTIC COLLECTION AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 15^th  March 2014: Ritika Mirchandani showcased a divine, indulgent collection titled ‘Liberty’ aimed at the contemporary Indian woman at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014.

The designer stuck to an ethereal rustic feel for the silhouettes, which were beautifully contoured with Indian aesthetics. Blended with timeless international softly structured cuts and balanced out with flowing edges in decadent fabrics like chiffon and organza, the collection was a trendy look at women’s wear.

Ritika Mirchandani

The colour palette comprised regal shades of deep jewel blue, golden yellow, orange, black, lemon and pure white.  These hues perfectly complemented the saris, tunics, salwars, jackets, skirts, dresses and tops.

Floral and bird motif detailing added a fresh touch while bright coloured accents and layers were the highlight of this line.  These were used to break up geometric stylised forms and also helped to enhance the art nouveau inspired elements among the outfits.

                           Ritika Mirchandani

The showstopper was actress Amrita Puri who walked the ramp in a luxurious white lehenga with the blouse heavily embroidered in antique gold thread work.

Classy and sophisticated, Ritika Mirchandani’s collection is one which will leave the buyers asking for more.

FARAH SANJANA’S COLLECTION WAS A FLUID, FEMININE OFFERING AT THE JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Farah Sanjana’s collection ‘The Flamboyance of Flamingos’ at the Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 was a youthful celebration of warm tones, emulating a charming and feminine appeal.

Inspired by the Flamingos from France; the designer aimed at capturing the calmness, grace, form and beauty and incorporated it in her collection.

Farah Sanjana

Soft and delicate fabrics like flowing georgette, soft net, silk crepe and stretch Elastane transformed into romantic, modern silhouettes. Cropped tops, flirty-flowing skirts, palazzo pants, cigarette pants, bikini tops, sheer cover-ups and short dresses were a great mix of style.

To further add to the mix, saris helped to give just the right ethnic touch to this range.

                                 
                              Farah Sanjana

The colour palette of the collection was a refreshing blend of hot pink, sky blue, Hawaiian orange and candy orange with each piece being exquisitely embellished with metal and leather accessories.

An outfit which particularly stood out was a gorgeous printed net kaftan paired with shorts and a cross-tie tube top which was perfect for any beach bunny ready to frolic in the sun.

Bold, fun and vibrant, ‘The Flamboyance of Flamingos’ by Farah Sanjana; will surely have women feeling fantastically fabulous.

RAJAT TANGRI UNVEILED AN ECLECTIC COLLECTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 15^th  March 2014: The classic retro Hollywood looks created around divas like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn inspired Rajat Tangri for his “Garden of Eden” collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. Offering a high-end elegant cocktail line with his dramatic distinct touches; Rajat worked around a colour palette of luscious gold ochre, dove grey, vintage mint with neon peach adding a pop of colour.

                             Rajat K Tangri

The very ultra-fabrics used for the glamorous creations were Italian Duchess satin, silk taffeta, organza, tulle, linen and glitzy metallic fabrics.

Making an impact on the ramp were the baby doll will-power dress with floral embroidery, while the tulle sweatshirt over a pleated fitted short dress was a sporty but formal look at evening wear. Gowns had stylish pockets, while jumpsuit was accented with one net sleeve. The glamorous gunmetal grey textured gown was panelled to perfection and to end the show Rajat brought in an ochre yellow column creation with a splash of crystal work.

The silhouettes were sultry, sexy and shapely with asymmetric lines for the floral attachments. Embellishments were haute in nature with chrysanthemums, poises and pretty chinoiserie flowers that highlighted the stylish sporty luxe construction of the outfits.

Rajat K Tangri

The eight men’s wear entries were unconventional in their colour choice, which moved from mint blue to neon, steel grey, ochre yellow and gun metal. Embellished lapels, crystal as polka dots for Tee and embroidery for shirts, added a shimmering touch to the masculine wardrobe.

Men and women will love to stroll through the fashionable “Garden of Eden” collection created by Rajat Tangri when they want to make a couture statement at any event.

SHEHLA KHAN’S ICONIC ENSEMBLES MADE CREATIVE WAVES ON THE RUNWAY AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

It was a collection, that one could imagine on Hollywood beauties like Ali Macgraw. Bringing the glamour of the early 1070’s on to the runway at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014, Shehla Khan unleashed a high octane line that was ideal for the glamorous priestesses of fashion in India as well as abroad.

With luxurious rich fabrics and colours that were a mélange of hues, like navy, white, pale blue, yellow, peach and pink, Shehla merged classic styling with easy comfort, all ideal for a night of glitz and glamour.

Shehlaa 

The navy cross-over mini with tonal/silver embellishments set the pace for the show. Soon Shehla displayed tiny navy lace hot pants with white georgette long-sleeve blouse and followed it with a gown of the same colour but with white lace sleeves and embroidered neckline.

Draped tulle gowns had lacy backs, satin bodices gave empire line creations a gentle shimmer and the nude coloured sheath with a net cape was seduction ‘at its best’. The long sheer gowns with mini inners appeared frequently; while beaded tassels for a column gown added a new dimension to glamour. The lehenga/choli combo with 3D multi-coloured roses was a vision to behold and perfect for a resort wedding.

Shehlaa

The beautiful Bollywood star, Nargis Fakri looked ravishing in a cream will-power net gown with a mini inner when she floated down the ramp as the showstopper for the ultra glam collection. 

When a woman wants to look like a million dollars and make a lasting impression, then Shehla Khan is the couturier she will follow.