1/7 - Stand out looks from the shows
Day 1 at the ongoing FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week saw top Indian designers showcase some really avant garde designs. Here are the best looks from the shows.
2/7 - Shantnu & Nikhil
This collection brought all that is happening around us through symbols, textures, silhouettes, and motifs. There were sweaters in rough knits that seemed like they were made of rope-yarn, suited to a breezy beachside, while classic intarsia featuring large leopard spots are cut into voluminous jackets for the urban jungle. There were huge bags and vintage fisher hats, alluding to the constant nomad in all of us, while puffer jackets and studded harnesses coalesce comfort and couture.
3/7 - Outhouse
Their collection “OH Dopamine” was a free spirited Avant Garde take on jewellery for women and men as well as accessories. There was a grand splash on the ramp as colours exploded in all their glory, but the line had that marked grungy edgy quality. A noticeable aspect was the perfect medley of colourful beads that created fashionable tunes along with pearls, resin, seed beads, feathers, rhinestones, raffia and even enamel. Focussing on a variety of statement neckpieces, brooches and rings, the jewellery was a dazzling array of futuristic ornaments for the coming season.
4/7 - JJ Valaya
This year, JJ Valaya celebrated its 30th year in fashion and it took a step further by launching its all-new bridge-to-luxury brand, JJV.
5/7 - Alpana and Neeraj
Focusing on a celebratory return to life as a core theme, the Alpana Neeraj X Lakmé Lumi Cream collection will witness an evolution of a no fuss, relatively minimal avatar that will retain the designers’ unique handwriting of blending 3D geometry with soft swathing drapes and diaphanous volumes. Please find attached a press release with regards to the same.
6/7 - Shruti Sancheti
The collection’s beauty revolved around the many hues of the gorgeous Maheshwari fabrics in metallic hues, while sheer Chanderi in dusty pastels, raw silk and silk woven in Karnataka clusters created an ideal base. Putting an emphasis on embellishments, Shruti made use of German silver diskettes, metallic threads and embellishments that featured an assortment of motifs to add a contemporary touch to the ensembles. The craft techniques were intricate and inspired by the delicate work from the Mughal era.The embroidery moved into the colourful past with Danka from Udaipur, which was perfected by the Rajasthani royal families and added to the Pita and Ektar work that created the perfect fusion touch.
7/7 - Varun Bahl
Infusing his trademark romantic embroidery with a hint of fun and drama using patchwork and hand-sewn mirrors, Bahl brought everlasting pieces that rethink tradition for the changing world and redefine the grandeur of Indian couture.
