Arpita Mehta’s “The Golden Hour” Was A Mesmerising Collection At Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015

Creating an enchanting collection for cocktails, wedding and festive events, Arpita Mehta’s “The Golden Hour” was a sensuous offering at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.

Arpita Mehta

When the events are glamorous, the collection has to match their splendour, so Arpita selected raw silk, tabi silk and chiffon in dramatic hues of gold, Sindoor, emerald and finally stunning black. The embellishments were elaborate and lavish as intricate mirrorwork and cut Dana embroidery along with salli fringes and innovative suede appliqués added to the highlights of the ensembles. 

Arpita Mehta

To further accentuate the glitz and glamour of the creations, Arpita brought in dull gold work. The sexy silhouettes, the fluid flared creations and the dramatic styling heightened the fashion quotient.

It was a veritable feast for the eyes as the first model in a stunning gold gown glided on the ramp. Soon there was a profusion of glamorous Red Carpet entries like the off-shoulder choli with an emerald green raw silk dazzling Lehenga, brown layered kurta with gold bolero and tiered Sharara. The Grecian gown was over sleek pants, while the printed draped pant, cowl salwars with a tiny choli with long trail and the black deep ‘V’ neckline kurta were eye catchers.

Arpita Mehta

Ending the show was ravishing Bollywood beauty Malaika Arora Khan, who sashayed down the ramp in an arresting gold off-shoulder choli with a panelled net trail and fitted slit long embroidered skirt    

For the Winter/Festive 2015 season Arpita Mehta’s “The Golden Hour” will create the perfect glamorous ambience for bridal as well as occasion wear. 

Arpita Mehta

AARTIVIJAY GUPTA STUNNED AGAIN WITH A BRILLIANTLY IDEATED COLLECTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2015.

Mumbai, 30 August 2015: Virtuoso designer Aartivijay Gupta brought a never seen before version of the traditional ‘Mandi’ with a high fashion twist at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.

Aativijay Gupta

Roused by one of the most commonly visited market places in the country, Aarti found genius in the form of verdure. The organic produce was photographed with finesse and turned into photo prints as well as painted in-house and translated onto garments. The feature that set off the whole collection was the revival of Indian farmer’s Gamcha checks that were paired together with the prints to create the exuberant compilation that was showcased on the ramp. 

Aativijay Gupta

Textiles used, headlined hand-woven Jamdani, worsted wools, pashminas and mulmul that had been used as the canvas fabric for the art work giving the line a polished look. The colours that virtually appeased and gave the collection it’s chic look, consisted of muted dark biscuit browns, oxblood red, ochre, leaf green and beige. Silhouettes were anti-fitted and aimed at fitting a wide variety of clients. It subsisted of adjustable waist trench coats, big pleated skirts, adjustable wrap around skirts, buttoned work-wear shirts and farm aprons.

Aativijay Gupta

The two male models wore suits, monochromatically checked with photo prints of gourds and other vegetables spread out on the garments. Silhouettes that stood out from the women’s wear were the structured coat blouse paired with a belted sari and a wide legged pair of pants with pegs worn with a crop top and a trench coat.    

The designer Aartivijay Gupta demonstrated the very innovative collection ‘Mandi’, while managing to stay true to her distinctly whimsical point of view and incredible craftsmanship. 

Aativijay Gupta

PIYUSH DEDHIA’S ‘SOL’ PRESENTED A MODERN AGE YOUTHFUL COLLECTION AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK WINTER/FESTIVE 2015

Piyush Dedhia is an ace men’s wear designer and the proprietor of the brand ‘SOL’. He presented an all-round versatile collection, which complemented the rugged personality of Indian men, at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.

Piyush Dedhia

Piyush Dedhia’s idea of making commercially viable yet trendsetting outfits highly paid off as the models strutted down the catwalk in finely tailored attires. The silhouettes ranged from oxford shirts with complementary colour pocket details to military jackets and colour blocked shirts paired with striped blazers and ankle length trousers.

Piyush Dedhia

A semiformal twist was included by pairing a casual kurta shirt with a blazer and a trouser for a modern-gypsy look. It appeared to be the ideal option for the funky hunks, who willingly experiment with their formals by adding a dash of playfulness to it. The colour palette weighed more on the darker tones such as teal, smoky grey, charcoal black, cobalt blue and a hint of tangerine and white to balance the equation. High quality suitings fabrics were used to create an all seasonal look-book for the working Indian men. 

Piyush Dedhia

Piyush Dedhia with his label ‘SOL’ revolutionized the often bland men’s wear fashion with a rather daring approach by giving the classic apparels a groovy makeover. 

Piyush Dedhia

Reliance Trends Presented Tarun Tahiliani’s Exquisite “Easy Glamour” Prét-A-Porter Collection At Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015

Mumbai, 30 August, 2015: Tarun Tahiliani’s “Easy Glamour” collection was an eclectic line of the perfect prét-a-porter offering presented by Reliance Trends at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.

The ramp was covered with graphics of “India Modern” visuals, which is the inspiration for most of Tarun’s designs. A full length mirror on stage and a rack with clothes; had as the backdrop, a very stylish video featuring model and Bollywood actress Lisa Haydon modelling Tarun’s collection.

Tarun Tahiliani

International model Ujjwala Raut opened the show with a looped black will-powered midi, which was followed by a great mix of black creations with occasional bursts of colour. Printed dolman sleeve top, sleek sheath, poncho draped skirt and tabs held in place flowing printed scarves on tunics, while patterned gilets added style to shorts.

Going for easier silhouettes that featured a SoHo style, capes, capelets, jumpsuits and saris were the focal interest. Tarun’s women’s wear line had intriguing construction and exotic prints with a marked Russian influence of vibrant stripes and the tribal gypsy elements were contemporised with leheriya prints. The black and white striped cascading top and the asymmetric kurta with leggings, will-power corset dress, the black dhoti sari and choli brought a great fusion story. A maroon jumpsuit with embroidered printed belt and lungi dress were interesting diversions.

Tarun Tahiliani

There was a profusion of carpet weaves and dramatic borders in shining shades of rust, olive and blue. The kaftans, tunics and shift dresses created easy, relaxed dressing options.

The jumpsuit-sari, an innovation by Tarun, had the pleats and draped dupatta, which was a great concept to step into and zip up. Peplum quilted gilets in winter shades of steel grey and black were ideal for cooler climes. Satin draped lungi cowl gowns, saris with velvet obe belts and printed Tees with satin dhotis, were great in construction and style. The kedia style blouses with skirts, woven embroidered pencil skirt, attached cape to blouses and the mini kaftan with a skirt added variety to the collection.

Tarun Tahiliani

For formal wear Tarun picked a rich colour format of yellow, emerald, rust, teal and aubergine, which were just right for festivities. Velvet hemlines added sophistication to body-con saris; while 3D floral visions looked fabulous on kalidaar jackets. Mughal motifs were splashed lavishly on the creations, but black and gold had silk embroidery with golden flecks that moved to darker tones for ultimate drama.

Tarun Tahiliani

Bringing a glamorous end to the show was the lovely Chitrangada Singh in a black draped gown and velvet cape splashed with gold embellishments.

Tarun Tahiliani’s “Easy Glamour” collection presented by Reliance Trends once again emphasised that the “Czar of Couture” can create a magical prét-a-porter collection for women. 

Tarun Tahiliani

 Gaurav Gupta ‘sculpts’ a spectacular grand finale for Lakmé Fashion Week 2015

Sculpted designs, playful makeup looks and Kareena Kapoor Khan take center-stage

Mumbai, 30^thAugust, 2015: Exploring new realms of fantasy with sculpted structures and silhouettes, Gaurav Gupta concluded the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 with a beautiful and dramatic Grand Finale at Mehboob Studios. Adding grandeur to the celebration of 15 glorious years was the showstopper and Lakmé Absolute face, Kareena Kapoor Khan who played muse to Gaurav’s creations. 

Gaurav Gupta

Everything about the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 Grand Finale was absolutely mind-blowing. A magnificent white giant sculpture of a gorgeous women rose from the centre of a circular stage in the mammoth Studio 1 of the iconic Mehboob Studios. Rows of chairs for the audience spiralled out around the stage. A flight of stairs amongst the white stage décor created the mood for a breath-taking opening of the Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale. 

Gaurav Gupta

Everything about the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 Grand Finale was absolutely mind-blowing. A magnificent white giant sculpture of a gorgeous women rose from the centre of a circular stage in the mammoth Studio 1 of the iconic Mehboob Studios. Rows of chairs for the audience spiralled out around the stage. A flight of stairs amongst the white stage décor created the mood for a breath-taking opening of the Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale. 

Gaurav Gupta

Avant-garde couturier, Gaurav Gupta’s designs were a display of utmost craftsmanship using an artistic color palette that was minimal yet vibrant with moondown gray, albatross black, showtime ivory and reminiscent red. The collection was inspired by Lakmé’s Sculpt beauty statement. This season also saw the launch of the Lakmé Absolute Lip Pout range of matte and crème lipcolors which became part of Gaurav’s runway showcase.

Gaurav Gupta

Whether it was the silhouettes, colours, embroidery or fabrics, the “Sculpt” collection by Gaurav Gupta was an intense fashion experience that left a lasting, mesmerizing impression on the audience with the ultra-glamorous beauty of the ensembles. Each look on the runway was completed with Lakmé’s new range of Absolute Lip Pout lipsticks and accentuated through structured hairdos. Gupta’s models strutted down the runway with well-defined matte and crème lips in a stunning palette of rich plums, deep reds and feminine pinks. The playful sculpted looks were crafted by Lakmé makeup expert, Daniel Bauer.

Gaurav Gupta

The stunning Lakmé Brand Ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “This has been the most outstanding grand finale ever. Gaurav’s vision for Lakmé ‘Sculpt’ has been truly avant-garde just like the theme itself. It feels great to be the muse for such coveted designers who’ve always given me the opportunity to explore a new avatar. For someone like me who loves to pout, this one is even more special because it’s all about the playful pout for Lakmé’s new range of stunning matter lip colors, the Lakmé Absolute Lip Pout. The shades and textures are so vibrant that it’s sure to become the biggest trend of the season.”

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Tarun Tahiliani’s vibrant, iconic collection inspired by The Singh Twins’ paintings at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 was presented by Reliance Trends

Mumbai, 22 March, 2015: It was a casual walk in a museum that inspired India’s ace couturier to create a vibrant colourful collection. Reliance Trends presented The Czar of Couture, Tarun Tahiliani’s “Past Modern” collection inspired by the work of The Singh Twins at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.

The award winning Singh Twins’ revived the technique of miniature paintings, which Tarun translated beautifully onto digitally printed clothes. Using selective elements from different paintings to complement his creations, Tarun brought the Mughal sensibilities with a touch of contemporary, playful zest and verse onto the collection.

Tarun Tahiliani

Giant tassels were suspended from the ceiling of the Palladium Ballroom; while brass lamps and wooden angels positioned on head ramp created an old world charm. Against the back drop of an AV featuring frames of miniature paintings and the pulsating live beat of drums by Samander Khan and his Quawwals, the wildly colourful show started.

The saris were a riot of colour with startling LED like borders that gave the traditional drape a New Age avatar. The dhoti sari and many more versions of the 6-yard wonder kept the audience enthralled.

Focusing on borders with Persian motifs that framed the garments occasionally in multiple layers, Tarun used them solo or in unison for leggings and dresses. Soon there were flowing soft silk kaftans, where the paintings were visualised in all their beauty.

Fitted gilets, dhoti and lungi skirts, jewelled Tees for evening glamour, hand painted gold kalis that were reminiscent of a Klimt painting, kedeo tops and kalidaar kurtas completed the wide fashion menu. Touches of Russian folk art were seen along with geometric patterns that emerged from sleeves, lapels and linings.

Tarun Tahiliani

When it came to colour selection, Tarun was very generous as white led the list with black, followed by muted tones and some bold bright hues like rust, orange and red to violet dark blue. Embellishments in resham were followed by the designer’s favourite chikankari, which added to the drama of the ensembles.

Red layered midi with swatches of fabrics around it, yellow front gathered maxi, wide pleated pants, lots of loose poncho tops, a great emphasis on ornate cummerbunds, Obe belts and shorts with shirt tail tops were some of the creations. The empire line kedeo with sarong, layered tulle asymmetric gown, shaded blue, yellow, low crotch salwars, draped sari and the yellow, lace, peplum blouse over draped dhoti sari added to the glam quotient of the show.

Men’s wear included lots of wildly printed shirts, waistcoats with or without quilting; sherwani with cowl drape, a set of shaded blue/ green sherwani and waistcoat and long coats, with placement prints gave the line a very vibrantly hued appearance. 

Tarun Tahiliani

Closing the show was the very lovely Bollywood beauty, Chitrangada Singh who sashayed down the ramp in a long sleeve multicoloured blouse with a voluminous colourful layered net and printed skirt and an impressive cummerbund.

For a fashion line that will allow the wearer to stop conversation at any seasonal soirée, Tarun Tahiliani’s “Past Modern” collection presented by Reliance Trends will be the perfect choice as it offered numerous mix and match options for all seasons.

Farah Sanjana and Karleo by Karan Berry and Leon Vaz brought fashionable trends on the ramp at Jabong stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015

FARAH SANJANA MADE A STRONG FEMININE GLAM STATEMENT AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2015

22 March 2015, Mumbai: Ace designer Farah Sanjana showcased her demure but daring collection called ‘The Military Diva’ at the Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Summer/Resort 2015.

Is the ultra-mod woman ready to be the quintessential woman she has always dreamt to be? This was the question that Farah Sanjana raised with her breath-taking creations, which were infused with dainty sophistication meant for the fierce and independent warrior.

FARAH SANJANA

 The print story was in the ideal camouflage version teamed with metallic hardware, as the models marched down the ramp. Majestic skirts with strong cuts were teamed with jackets; body hugging skirts spoke of the feminism; while trousers redefined the Spanish silhouettes. The array of shift dresses, cropped tops teamed with gathered skirts, bikinis enveloped under printed capes were the highlights of the show.

FARAH SANJANA

Embellished with the innovative motifs of swords and scimitars, the collection was a fashionable fierce line that brought stylish aggression on the catwalk. The feisty models strutted down the ramp looking royal in form and combative in approach. The eye catching garment that enthralled the audience was a classic ivory coloured sari graced with the monumental sword print.

FARAH SANJANA

The plethora of hues included shades of porcelain, ivory, pale pink, amber and classic black. Soft mint and olive green came up as a sneak peek and added an ultra feminine touch.

Farah Sanjana’s portrayal of “The Military Diva” will definitely appeal to women who want to show the world who the real trend setters are.

KARAN BERRY AND LEON VAZ FOR KARLEO CREATED A CELESTIAL SERENE WOMEN’S WEAR LINE AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER RESORT 2015

Karan Berry and Leon Vaz showcased their label Karleo’s celestial collection that revolved around ‘Astrology’ at the Jabong Stage during the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.

Bringing in depth of the Universe, Karleo showcased a versatile range of garments in midnight hues depicting the 12 birthstones. Inspired by black holes and starbursts, this infinitely intriguing collection comprised structural forms of flowing silhouettes in deep undertones. The facets, iridescence, undertones and layers are realized through the deep hues and rich detailing in jewel tones.

KARAN BERRY AND LEON VAZ FOR KARLEO

Twinkling under the ramp lights were asymmetrical skirts, dresses, sweatshirts, flowing kaftans in georgettes, tulles and crêpes. The designers showcased dreams and passion to reach the stars through sequinned shift dresses, flowing gowns, swirling gathered skirts, and the classic saris. The colours were in dusky shades of greys, muted mauve, amber, classic charcoal, mint and lush green embellished with abstract sequins.

KARAN BERRY AND LEON VAZ FOR KARLEO

Adding density to this mesmerising collection was the eye-catching beaded eyewear that depicted little planets of the Universe. The minimalistic use of antiquing and distressing gave the sequins that added drama on the ramp. Shimmering headgears depicting the stars lost into the infinity of the Universe.

KARAN BERRY AND LEON VAZ FOR KARLEO

The Bollywood Bengali film actress, Riya Sen strolled down the catwalk in a gathered ivory coloured short dress decorated with large round sequins. Beyond a shadow of doubt, she perfectly portrayed the ice princess.

Karan Berry and Leon Vaz displayed their Karleo collection “Astrology” inspired by the celestial bodies that are part of the mystical world of astrology. Here was an elegant and serene line that will appeal to women, who long for ensembles that have a soothing effect on their souls.

Shilpa Reddy and Ridhi Mehra presented amazing style directions  at Jabong stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015

RIDHI MEHRA REFLECTED A STUNNING COLLECTION AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKME FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2015.

22 March 2015, Mumbai: Youthful designer, Ridhi Mehra showcased a timeless spectrum of clothing titled ‘A Mirror Affaire’ at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.

Taken by the intriguing interior decoration of the Sheesh Mahal - the palace of unbelievable beauty, Ridhi incorporated tastefully the essence of the palace onto her garments. Based on oriental charms juxtaposed with the subtleness of the romantic West; a fusion was artistically created to merge the romantic era and the craftsmanship of the Mughals.

RIDHI MEHRA

Dainty soft-powdered hues like blush, nude, peach were balanced with bolder tones of mint green, orange and dreamy white dominated the colour palette.

While staying true to her signature look, the designer played around and achieved an elegant, refreshing mix of aari and mirror work brought to life with hints of zardosi. The compilation, this season consisted of grand anarkalis, jumpsuits, capes, jackets with peplums, saris, blouses and cholis.

The designer also played with a unique concept of embellishing see-through fabric with flower motifs, which appeared to float on one’s body in an almost dream-like manner.

Embellishments comprised rich thread work, which graced each form, as Grecian drapes helped to soften the feel of the collection.

RIDHI MEHRA

Riches from the orient such as Chanderi silk, georgette, chiffon, satin and net were used to create the airy feminine silhouettes radiating a delicate tease.

RIDHI MEHRA

The showstopper was lovely Bollywood star of the film; “Fugly” Kiara Advani who graced the runway in a gorgeous green choli, with the skirt enriched with several layers of embroidered fabric.

Footwear by Dune London and jewellery by Prerto added to the beauty of the collection.

RIDHI MEHRA

 ‘The Mirror Affaire’ by Ridhi Mehra was a bold step towards the romantic mirage of a woman, who moves towards glory.

SHILPA REDDY’S ENSEMBLES WERE VISIONS OF BEAUTY AT JABONG STAGE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2015

Shilpa Reddy showcased an ethereal collection titled ‘Moon Lit Sand’ inspired by the moon at Jabong Stage during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.

SHILPA REDDY

Staying true to the essence of the range, the colour palette comprised gold, silver, white, sand, royal blue, copper, grey and nudes for a timeless edge.

The Indo-western range showcased easy-to-wear, timeless silhouettes like skirts, jackets, tops, blouses, capes, pants and lehenga cholis  that floated down the ramp in luxurious fabrics like malka and khadi silk.

SHILPA REDDY

Floral motifs, thread work, embroidery and subtle texturing added to the fresh, fun and flirty vibe of the outfits. 

The designer played with each form, adding a whimsical western touch to traditional Indian outfits.

SHILPA REDDY

Embellishments like beads, sequins and crystals were used to add a brilliant, luminous effect to each piece – a reflection of the moon and were balanced with a solid strip of colour at the bottom.

Some of the pieces which stood out were a unique pre-stitched sari with pants in tangerine with a bead encrusted blouse; while a shimmering gold blouse stole the spotlight as a fashionably functional separate that could be paired with pants, shorts or a skirt.

SHILPA REDDY

Lastly, the show stopper, actress Nimrat Kaur known for her role in the movie “Lunchbox” took the catwalk in a stunning forest green embroidered lehenga teamed with a half sleeved jacket worn over a sensual low cut blouse.

 Beautiful, elegant and eternal, Shilpa Reddy’s collection ‘Moon Lit Sand’ is sure to have any fashionista feeling like a Goddess.

A spectacular Grand Finale by Anamika Khanna brings the 25th season of Lakmé Fashion Week to a close

Sculpted matte looks, a sensational collection and the dazzling Kareena Kapoor take center-stage 

Mumbai 22nd March 2015: In a perfect conclusion to the celebration of its 15-year milestone, Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 witnessed a magnificent Grand Finale by design priestess Anamika Khanna. Anamika’s collection was inspired by ‘Sculpt’- the Lakmé beauty statement for the season.

Anamika Khanna

A truly avant-garde couturier, Anamika’s interpretation of Sculpt was a display of craftsmanship and construction. With structured drapes, it was a fearless line, not confined to rules but an innovative blend of ‘sculpting’ and ‘de-sculpting’. Indian crafts were used in structural forms. The colour story played with silver, gold, ivory, gunmetal, black, soft pink, nude and a strong blue.

The experimental silhouettes played with structural drapes. Anamika researched extensively with embroidery like zardosi, thread and metallic work to reinvent it to match the inspirations for her strong but quiet creations.

Whether it was the silhouettes, colours, embroidery or fabrics, the “Sculpt” collection by Anamika Khanna was an intense fashion experience that left a lasting, mesmerizing impression on the audience with the ultra-glamorous beauty of the ensembles.

Each look on the runway was completed with Lakmé’s new range of Absolute Sculpt Matte lipsticks and accentuated through structured hairdos. Anamika’s models strutted down the runway with well-defined and contoured matte lips in a stunning palette of rich plums, deep reds and feminine pinks. Backstage, the sculpted looks were crafted by Lakmé makeup expert, Natasha Nischol, in collaboration with Lakmé Absolute Salon hair experts.

Karishma Kapoor for Anamika Khanna

Adding to the grandeur of this 15-year celebratory finale was an appearance by Lakmé face Kareena Kapoor Khan who played muse to both Anamika and Natasha.

Talking about her finale collection Anamika said, “It has been an absolute honor to be a part of this grand 15 year celebration. Lakmé’s Sculpt statement was a very inspiring theme to work with for my Grand Finale collection. It is an eclectic mix of construction and deconstruction and I have played with a lot with drapes, Indian dhoti’s and long flowy jackets – all silhouettes that truly captures my vision of Sculpt.”

Anamika Khanna

 Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovation at Lakme said, “Sculpt is all about a modern and structured look, with a focus on matte lips, which we see as the big trend this season. Anamika’s creations and Natasha’s make up have magnificently brought alive our vision of Sculpt.”

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NARENDRA KUMAR’S “DARK LOVE” COLLECTION SET FASHION TRENDS AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014 WITH HIS STUNNING STYLE DIRECTIONS

Mumbai, 12^th March 2014: Inspired by the work of artist Franz Kline, Narendra Kumar’s collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 called “Dark Love” was a stunning line for men and women.

Opening the show with famed Japanese violinist, Mika Nishimura who has played for the Tel Aviv Symphony Orchestra under Zubin Mehta, the soulful music specially complied by her was the perfect accompaniment to the creations on the ramp.

Taking the audience on the various stages of love starting with happiness, attachment, obsession and violence, Narendra matched his colour story to create the four moods.

Narendra Kumar

Narendra Kumar

Narendra Kumar 

Narendra Kumar

DIGVIJAY SINGH CREATED A MEMORABLE COLLECTION FOR LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014 THAT RELFECTED A NOSTALGIC JOURNEY DOWN MEMORY LANE

Mumbai, 12^th March 2014: “Ludo and Ladders” was the interesting title of Digvijay Singh’s men’s and women’s collection for Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. Inspired by the childhood games of Ludo as well as Snakes and Ladders, the colours and the motifs of the two games were perfectly reflected on the garments by Digvijay.

Using a mix of silk, cotton, viscose blends along with interesting khaatla embroidery from Gujarat, the creations also had digital and block prints. Staying true to the Indo-western fusion silhouettes for both sexes there were shades of red, blue, green and yellow that moved stylishly up and down the easy shapes, while beige, khaki and grey were the basic hues.

For women’s wear Digvijay had long layered bias kurtas in crinkle silk with ombré effects. Translucent fabrics over strong prints gave a delicate feminine effect to the flared creations. Lean long tubes had long sleeved printed covers, while the saris echoed the prints of the theme worn with long sleeved jersey cholis or fluid kurtas.  One of the constant creations was the soft peplum jackets matched with maxis or bias cut tents.

Men’s wear remained restrained with a collection of bundies in shades of grey and black prints, a Jodhpuri jacket in beige/brown checks as well as a solitary western jacket thrown in to balance the look.

The showstopper was Bollywood’s handsome star Ali Fazal from the movie “Fukrey” in a stylish black Jodhpuri jacket.

For a fun filled collection, Digvijay Singh offered a colourful line that will delight the fashion conscious men and women.

Footwear Provided by Reliance Footprint

Digvijay Singh

Digvijay Singh

Digvijay Singh

VAISHALI SHADANGULE’S TRIBAL TRIBUTE TO FABRICS FROM ASSAM WAS A VERSATILE FASHION STATEMENT AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Inspired by the fabulous tribal khadi fabrics created in the hinterlands of Assam by women weavers, Vaishali Shadangule’s collection called “Ravayat” was a compelling stylish offering at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. Turning this magnificent natural fabric into western silhouettes, Vaishali’s creations were a mystical blend of motifs woven with wool into the fabric instead of embroidered.

Ideal for jackets, short dresses, unconventional drapes and pants, the very natural nature of the textiles was the focal point of the collection.

Shades of navy, black and green blended perfectly with ecru, grey and purple to present a soothing collection for summer wear.

Keeping the natural warp, weft and grain of the lovely weaves intact, Vaishali allowed her creativity to move in unison around the textiles without disturbing its structure. The curved hem side tie-up kurta, cross over asymmetric top, shorts, soft jacket, pleated full pants and  draped fitted dress had an enticing beauty as the creations came down the ramp.

Wrap handkerchief top over layered matching tunic, floor kissing trench coats, empire line double-breast maxis and flared panelled gowns revealed the glory of the fabric as well as the innovative construction techniques of Vaishali.

Keeping the sultry season in mind, Vaishali ensured the ensembles were soft, fluid, flowing with a major thrust towards resort and holiday wear.

Go traditional and tribal, declared Vaishali Shadangule with her “Ravayat” collection which was a pleasant fashionable mix of craft and style.

Note: Baggit, one of the largest selling bag brands in India and the official handbag partner Lakme Fashion Week 2014 has put together select limited edition collection exclusively for the fashion week with an eclectic mix of vibrant colors and contemporary styles that will add a dose of glamour to your wardrobe this summer!

Vaishali's

Vaishali's

Vaishali's

TO END DAY ONE AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014 RELIANCE JEWELS PRESENTED TARUN TAHILIANI’S SPECTACULAR COLLECTION WHICH WAS A FEAST FOR THE EYES

Mumbai, 12^th March 2014: Reliance Jewels presented Tarun Tahiliani’s fabulous collection during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 to end Day One.

Clumps of white organza leaves hung from the ceiling to create an ethereal atmosphere for the show. White strands zigzagged on the edge of the ramp to add to the mystical mood of the evening.

The show opened with a black lean gown followed by bolero with embroidered draped dhoti pants. Soon it was a black and white serenade of kurtas, saris with knitted lace gilets, drawstring kaftan, dhoti sari, lehenga cholis with net dupattas and kalidaar embellished kurtas.

Tarun Tahiliani opened a Pandora’s Box of delicious relaxed ready-to- wear resort fashion in sorbet colours with myriad permutations and combinations involving stylish separates. Tarun’s adventurous creativity travelled from European chintz to Bidri work, jamavaar and abstract art. Summer cottons and sushi voiles came alive with thread and chikan work. Ombré added shades to chiffon saris while kimkhab kurtas were a vision in sheer silk.

Colours caused a riot on the ramp, as indigo, mustard, fuchsia turned into sunset hues while the sombre black, white, ivory and beige kept the tones under control.

Tarun Tahiliani

Tarun Tahiliani

Tarun Tahiliani

Tarun Tahiliani

Tarun Tahiliani