Lakme' Fashion Week Summer Resort 2014 Day 5 Part 2

DEBASHRI SAMANTA’S QUIRKY COLLECTION AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014 WAS A FUN LINE

Mumbai, 16^th March 2014: Debashri Samanta showcased a quirky, fun collection titled ‘Summer Houses’ at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. Using handloom fabrics such as Jamdani from West Bengal; the range with its urban cosmopolitan Indian vibe comprised dresses, long tunics, extended rompers, shrugs, shorts, skirts and tops.

Debashree Samanta

Shades such as sky blue, Popsicle orange, pale beige and cloud white gave each piece a playful ardour. The collars of each piece were structured, slim crafted in solid colours and further accentuated by pop coloured piping, minimal layering, sheer accents, soft textures and subtle cut-outs.

Debashree Samanta

Embellishments were kept simple and featured printed houses in bronze, black, grey and orange paired with solid coloured collars for a balanced appeal. A piece which stood out was a gorgeous orange sari, sporting delicate weaves and metal detailing along with a bold bikini top. 

Debashree Samanta

Earthy, minimal yet effortlessly stylish Debashri Samanta’s collection, ‘Summer Houses’ was for any woman who isn’t afraid to be a head turner.

ISHA KEDIA’S UNCONVENTIONAL COLLECTION AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014 BLENDED NATURE AND GEOMETRY

Isha Kedia under her label ‘Klitché’, showcased a trendy nature-meets-geometry inspired collection at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. The designer stuck to simple silhouettes like dresses, trousers, tunics, skirts and gowns crafted in light fabrics like chiffon and organza.

Keeping in mind the season, each piece was structured lightly and accentuated with feminine, floral elements that kept the range fresh, versatile and charming.  Extended tapered shoulders were the highlight of the collection and gave off an edgy-chic vibe complemented by a colour palette with tints and shades of white, black and blue kissed grey.

A unique concept which graced each piece was the use of fabric elements - layering, piping, pleats and moulded textures, which were worked to contour each form, to envelop the body in a myriad contrasting lines and curves that made for an intriguing display.

One outfit which stole the show was a gorgeous white dress with circular black work and a fan-like bottom in sheer fabric that oozed sensual sophistication.

Constructed with an ethereal flow, ‘Klitché’ by Isha Kedia was a versatile wardrobe, which is sure to strike a chord with any urban stylish woman. 

“PARIS AMOUR” BY ARCHANA KOCHHAR CREATED ROMANCE AND STYLE AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 16^th March 2014: Inspired by the romantic city of Paris, Archana Kochhar’s “Paris Amour” collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 had all the iconic French touches.

Archana Kochhar

From the Pop Art Paris map, to the Eiffel Tower and spring blossoms, the images were turned into digital prints and combined with monochromatic black stripes and checks. Giving resort wear an Indo-western twist, there was a line of short umbrella skirts; crisp shirts, kaftans, sexy slit gowns, draped dhoti saris, peplum chemise, lehengas and suspender skirts.

Archana Kochhar

Colours created a riot on the stage with lime green, yellow, red, purple, teal as well as green interspersed with black and white. 3D flowers were the focal point of the garments and sparkled with Swarovski dust.

Archana Kochhar

Playing with the stripes in horizontal and vertical forms, Archana had some interesting entries like small gilets over white shirts worn with short frothy skirts. Kaftans moved from mini to maxi and pre-stitched saris which followed the black and white theme with red floral prints were worn over checked/striped tights and jersey cholis. An eye- catcher was the boldly striped top with a matching maxi skirt. Striped kurtas peeped out from under black net covers and a black/white/red chiffon coat looked dramatic with a kurta.

Archana Kochhar

Men’s wear worked well in black/white with ombré effects for kurtas, horizontal striped bundgalas, bundi with an Eiffel tower print, or asymmetric closures.

Archana Kochhar

Archana’s showstopper was an unusual but handsome choice – Olympic medal winner - boxer, Vijender Singh who rocked down the ramp doing some shadow boxing in a striped jacket, kurta and baggy salwars. 

For stylish summer lunches and after dark romantic evenings, “Paris Amour” by Archana Kochhar will create the right mood.

JYOTSNA TIWARI’S FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA WAS A GLITTERING DEBUT COLLECTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

For the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 season, Jyotsna Tiwari made her maiden appearance with a fashion extravaganza. From easy-to-wear, pre-draped sari gowns to playful printed creations, Jyotsna offered the fashionably adventurous women many options when holidaying by the sea.

Jyotsna Tiwari

For brides who long for beach weddings that spell glamour on the sand, sea and under the moonlight, the designer created luxuriously embroidered gowns and cocktail dresses.

Jyotsna Tiwari

Jyotsna opened the show with a printed line of gowns teamed with lacy backs, will-power, halter silhouettes and kaftans with one shoulder interest. For the ethnic dresser, the saris in beige or black had printed pleats, borders and blouses.

Jyotsna Tiwari

For midnight glamour, Jyotsna upped the style quotient by unleashing stunning draped sari-gowns worn with gold corsets or bustiers and a gorgeous line of fishtail layered net maxis with ornate bodices, cut-out backs or feminine peplums.

Jyotsna Tiwari

To match the sensuous but sophisticated look of her creations Jyotsna brought on the ramp the very sexy, seductive, Sunny Leone who glided down the catwalk in a figure hugging layered fish-tail net gown covered in glittering crystals.

Here was style and sophistication of a very high order as gorgeous colours and stunning embellishments spelt timeless appeal. When it comes to making a dazzling resort wear fashion statement, Jyotsna Tiwari presented the perfect collection.

LAKMÉ ABSOLUTE PRESENTED A SCINTILLATING COLLECTION BY RAJESH PRATAP SINGH AT THE GRAND FINALE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 16^th March 2014: The Grand Finale show by top couturier Rajesh Pratap Singh presented by Lakmé Absolute was a scintillating fashion offering that concluded Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. Raising the curtain on this season’s style statement, Lakmé along with Rajesh Pratap Singh created a visual treat of fashion and makeup. It was all about high octane fashion and makeup trends that will excite fashion enthusiast during the coming season.

Rajesh Pratap Singh

Inspired by ‘Illusions’ – Lakmé’s statement for the season, the finale was a magnificent interplay of light on colour and was a true depiction of Rajesh’s signature style. Complementing the outfits, the makeup was conceptualized with the new Lakmé Absolute Illusion range, comprising of eight metallic shimmer eye shadows monos and four limited edition nail colors.

Rajesh Pratap Singh

Mirrors framed with lit diyas ran through the centre of the ramp while giant trees made an impressive décor and turned the lawns of the Hotel Grand Hyatt into a magical wonderland. To match the glamour and glitz of the Lakmé Absolute Illusion range, Rajesh Pratap Singh’s collection titled “Illusion” played with contrasts as sheer fabrics moved gracefully from relaxed shapes in pastels to stronger solids. Pastels and metallic yarns came in perfect harmony to move into sheer glass weaves and then culminated in black and midnight shades with shimmering silver highlights.

Rajesh Pratap Singh

The fabric base exclusively created for; the “Illusions” collection had woven experiments in silver, stainless steel, paper, aluminium, hand woven and spun khadi, silk and linen. The “Illusion” story also brought trademark white shirts by Rajesh Pratap Singh as well as bias churi sleeves, the rustic bundi vest, structured jackets and the veil in more contemporary forms. The traditional adda (frames) hand embroidery method was tweaked to include metal.

Rajesh Pratap Singh

The show opened with models wearing lit helmets with transparent graphic footwear in the iconic white Rajesh Pratap Singh shirts. Soon the pastel palette emerged with skirts, coats, jackets, glittering dresses, blousons; pinafores, coat dresses as well as shimmering shifts.

Rajesh Pratap Singh

The black section was dazzling with mirror work on waistcoats, capris, jackets, tunics, tiny boleros, high waist trousers, belted shirt waisters, and gowns with placement mirrors and horizontal metal stripes. Men’s wear was stylish with jackets, Bermudas, kurtas, blousons with interesting colour blocking and detailing.

Rajesh Pratap Singh

The finale was a burst of fireworks around the ramp as Kareena Kapoor Khan, the brand ambassador of Lakme glided in a fabulous long sleeved V-neck, low back glittering black gown.  

Rajesh Pratap Singh

The show also served as the launch of Lakme’s latest collection- Lakmé Absolute Illusion. The collection consists of Absolute Color Illusion Pearl Eyeshadows and Absolute Color Illusion Nail Colors. The makeup in the show brought alive this collection through metallic eye makeup on the models that created an interplay of color and light truly creating an illusion.

Rajesh Pratap Singh