This year's chapter of this annual event kicked off with Manish Malhotra's show called Reflections that comprised of pre-bridal and festive ensembles at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. Surprisingly demure, the ensembles were non-fussy and stylishly classy in a palette ranging from champagnes to tans to pruces and wines.
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| Manish Malhotra, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
Rajasthani and Kutchi inspirations were imbibed through mirror-work, colour blocking and native fabrics in silhouettes ranging from Indo-Westerns to the newly derived 'ghagra-pants'. And I sort of feel, this collection is truly an extension of his PCJ ensembles, presented within a more subtle aura -- especially through combining absolutely astute upper garments with full skirted bottoms.
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| Manish Malhotra, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
Then we had Ranna Gill present a resort-oriented collection in a palette of white and brights. Always been a fan of sheer skirts and I loved the two ensembles shown below.
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| Ranna Gill, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
Jatin Varma presented an array of sculptural gowns in monotones of red, blue and purple.
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| Jatin Varma, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
Payal Singhal played with opposites to create an abject, contrasting balance.
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| Payal Singhal, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
I am totally lusting after these super elegant Anita Dongre lehengas. Love the geometric influence on the embellishment motifs!
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| Anita Dongre, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
Nikhil Thampi also played with black and gold contrasts in saris, backless gowns, and key-piece pairings.
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| Nikhil Thampi, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
Nishka Lulla presented a collection that was almost bling free, bringing in a range of metallic fabrics paired against muted ones, and a selection of floral prints.
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| Nishka Lulla, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
Priyadarshini Rao incorporated multiple fabrics into her collection to create ensembles with a very layered demeanor. What do you guys think?
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| Priyadarshini Rao, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
The exaggerated shoulder was presented in full glory by Shilpa Reddy, that too in ethnic wear!
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| Shilpa Reddy, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
Vijay Balhara's ensembles did not deviate even a tad from simple chic!
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| Vijay Balhara, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
And finally, here's some new sari lovin' courtesy Debarun!
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| Debarun, Lakme Fashion Week Winter-Festive 2013 |
Nikhil Thampi = amazing!
ReplyDeleteI know, isn't he?! and BTW I love your photographs!
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