Tag: Lakme Fashion Week 2015

As the final day of the Lakme Fashion Week 2015 came about, everything acquired a tinge of frenzied glory. From the designers and models to the ramps and audience, all was coloured with the impulse of a final phenomenal performance. This is what went down on the grand finale of the LFW 2015:

Saving the Best for Last

It’s like the Indian glamour industry conspired to save its most inspired creations for the last day. Kick-started by mosaic-inspired bold collection “My World of Glass” by Aartivijay Gupta, there was a line up of very several interesting designers to come. From Shubhika Davda’s “Twitterpated” with its popping colour, to Surbhi Shekar’s floral-inspired collection, high couture’s best was on display. A considerable amount of audience attention was taken up by the beach and resort-wear collection “Henri’s Garden” by Shivan and Narresh. But there is no denying the fact that the grand finale event, Anamika Khanna’s much awaited “Sculpt”, was the most impressive spectacle of all.

Must-Mentions

It is hard to ascertain which designers emerged as most successful since all showcased collections that were brilliant in their own right. Nonetheless, some collections, such as Mandira Bedi’s fantasy sari collection – with its brilliant combination of traditional and modern elements – lit up the ramp like none else. Karan Berry and Leon Vaz’s designs for their label “Karleo” dazzled the stage with sequinned, embellished gowns, twinkling shift dresses and flowy skirts. Wendell Rodricks’ “Popology” fused the designer’s love for bright colours with his fascination with the ‘60s styles and silhouettes. And concluding the 15^th-year anniversary event, Anamika Khanna’s “Sculpt” simply stole the show away. With a range of experimental silhouettes and metallic hues coupled with a fearless merger of Indian handicraft, her avant garde style created a most intense fashion experience. This was the perfect end to a very special glamour event.

The Stars of the Night

The list of Bollywood appearances on the ramp this day is rather long. With Rajkummar Rao as showstopper at Kunal Anil Tanna’s “Ume Matsuri” event and the graceful Shabana Azmi concluding Mandira Bedi’s show, the ramp was bright with stardust all day long. Sophie Choudry and Riya Sen modelled for Shubhika Davda and Karan Berry and Leon Vaz respectively. But the evening’s shiniest glitter came from the effervescent beauty Kareen Kapoor, who alongside being the face of Lakme, is also designer Anamika’s muse.

So that was all that happened at LFW 2015. Stay tuned as we come up with the numerous fashion trends that this has given rise to!

So, we are half way through the iconic Lakme Fashion Week and the third day has been nothing less than amazing, filled with futuristic trends, amazing street style and lots of celebrity spotting.

One of my favourite parts of fashion week is the quirky street style on display, and day three did not disappoint. All of our favourite Indian fashion bloggers were at their stylish best, as expected. I spied a lot of fresh hues like white and mint green, combined with chunky silver jewellery and an occasional red lip – it truly felt like the celebration of summer! It must be mentioned that these lovely ladies had their hair game on point, as they were treated to some super cool hairstyling by TIGI India at the Bed Head event in the Lakme Fashion Week apartment. So jealous!

One of the biggest highlights of the day was the showcasing of Gauri Khan’s collection for Satya Paul. Seriously, is there anything that this woman cannot do?! Aptly named ‘A Tropical Wonder’, the collection featured beautiful prints inspired by palm trees, flowing typography, ombre hues that reminded me of paradise and flowing silhouettes that made me want to take a beach vacation right now. The delicious citrus palette is absolutely perfect for the season, too. Bahamas, here I come!

Another label that hit the sweet spot was Arunima Majhi and Surbhi Shekhar. To my mind, this feminine collection embodies everything that we love about the summertime, and then takes it up a few notches. To be honest, I was sold at the artful use of pastel shades like lavendar purple, sea green, baby blue and subtle cream – a palette that screams summer like nothing else. What really stole my heart away, however, was a stunning dress that transitioned from white to dark blue and featured sheer panelling on the chest. Love, love, LOVE!

When it came to prints, Babita M definitely stole the show. With tribal prints, natural motifs and feather earrings, the collection was a markedly modern take on nature. Several elements came together to make this show a highlight of the day – the eyecatching prints, the classy rendition of tie-dye, the sheer details, the juxtaposition of black with light blue and the bold accessories. Of course, Soha Ali Khan as the showstopper was the icing on the cake and her entire ensemble was downright fierce, from the maang tikka to the beautiful printed skirt and sexy crop top.

In a nutshell, the three major trends that emerged for the summer were pastel colours, gauzy silhouettes and nature-inspired fashion. Ladies, are you feeling as excited about these trends as I am?

It comes as no surprise that the LFW 2015 gets better and better with every passing day. And its third evening was devoted to Indian Handlooms and Textiles, making it a most awaited event, especially since the fashion industry has been big on such revivalist styles these past couple of years. The day was everything one wanted and more, with many established and upcoming designers showcasing their unique collections. Here’s what wowed audiences on the 19^th of March:

Be Indian, Wear Indian

A bounty of 13 collections by varied fashion labels, each reinventing traditional Indian fabrics in their own distinctive way, left the glamour world abuzz with excitement. The show opened with designer-wear by Divya Sheth, Ujjawal Dubey and Mayank Anand and Shraddha Nigam, modelled on the ramp in The Ballroom of Mumbai’s chic 5 Star property, Palladium Hotel. A mesmerising mix of fabrics, colours, styles and innovations, inspired by different regional handloom traditions, created a visual treat for onlookers matching up to all expectations. Mulmul clothing stole the show, with 8 designers giving it primacy in their collections, bringing to life, Harper Bazaar’s “Bazaar Inspires” initiative (which aims at spreading awareness about indigenous textiles). What a wonderful tribute to India’s rich heritage!

The Stand-Outs

Some collections stood out as Fashion’s very best. Divya Sheth’s “Sultana on Safari”, which used eco-organic fabrics like pure home spun khadi, silk and silk chiffon, etc, made quite an impression on onlookers. Shruti Sancheti’s “Nomadistaan” collection also created quite a stir with its non-conformist, eclectic approach to textile and stylistic combinations. And Kiran Uttam Ghosh’s show offered a futuristic fusion of global styles and Indian textiles – this collection will undoubtedly define the biggest high-couture trends this season. Further, casual menswear by Killer, which presented the snazzy “This is Us” collection was quite eye-catchy with pop colours and cutting-edge styles.

Stars Shinning Bright

Another night of celebrity sightings on the ramp came the audiences’ way on the third day of LSW 2015. While the graceful and stunning Vidhya Balan was the showstopper for Gaurang Shah, pretty belle Shraddha Kapoor walked the ramp for Miss Bennet London. Irfan Pathan stole the limelight at the Easies and Killer show, in the aftermath of a scintillating musical performance by actress and VJ Sarah Jane Dias.

All in all, it was a proud day for the Indian Fashion Industry, which dished out its unique sartorial creed with much panache and success. Keep following us to know what makes it to the fashion headlines next!