Urban Princess walks 

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"Urban Princess" brought together Anita Dongre's friends and family. Spotted on the front row of a packed show were Shabana Azmi, Prachi Desai, Gul Panag, Vidya Malavade, Raell Padamsee, Dipannita Sharma, Onir, Ambika Suri, Reshma Shetty, Sangeeta Bijlani, Devita Saraf, Namrata Baruah Shroff, Ali and Yasmin Morani amongst others .

This collection, with its global appeal, promises to transport you to a world of sophistication, tradition and femininity. Starring vivacious colored ensembles blending Indian fabrics and contemporary silhouettes, Anita Dongre paid tribute to Indian weaves with royal twist on the runway. Celebrating the work of skilled Indian craftsmen with a touch of modernity, the regal collection was showcased.

At the show, Anita Dongre gave a sneak peek of her soon to be launched jewelry line- Anita Dongre Pink City. The official footwear partner Catwalk complimented the looks on the ramp. On this occasion, Anita says, “This season, my main source of inspiration was the idea of a modern-day princess. She is beautiful, confident, elegant and most of all, feminine, the epitome of a true Anita Dongre woman. This collection is for the global woman with an Indian heart thus, emphasis is given to fashion, wear-ability and use of traditional Indian fabrics.

Anita Dongre

Dipannita Sharma dressed in Anita Dongre Grassroot gown

Gul Panag in Anita Dongre Iinterpret with Anita Dongre

Onir

Prachi Desai dressed in Anita Dongre Iinterpret Dress

Sangeeta Bijlani in Anita Dongre Iinterpret gown

Shabana Azmi

Preeti Desai with  designer Anita Dongre

SWAPNIL SHINDE PRESENTED 

FROZEN FRAGILITY 

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Swapnil Shinde, an accomplished, talented and the most loved designer among the fashion aficionados displayed an amazing set of collections with his uber, modish, eccentric designs christened as ‘FROZEN FRAGILITY’ @ Lakme Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2012 on 6^th August 2012, at 7.30 pm in Grand Hyatt..

The collection was inspired from the horror flicks of the Hindi film industry from the late 50's and early 60's. References included a vision of the lead actress in a white sari with her pallu flying in the air, crystal chandeliers whistling through the wind, the hero with his rigid tweed blazers, the gothic symbolism and finally romance.

The silhouettes were inspired from the late 50's and early 60's a sort of confined imagery of what women should look like in those times, cinched waists, big shoulders, exaggerated sleeves, full volume skirts.

Colour story incorporated jet black, ivory, shades of slate and steel blue, blood red and sunflower yellow.

FROZEN FRAGILITY embodied a very realistic line of ensembles with just the right touches of drama and fashion.

Designer Swapnil elatedly shares his views, “My collection is fascinated with the effects of wind on fabric in particular the synthesis of structure and chaos, the idea was to have surrealistic approach to fabric manipulation, folding, pleating, fit, silhouette and structure blending fluidity with a certain level of rigidity, freezing fabric flying, providing a visual treat to the fashionistas. I am sure it will be a show – stopping spectacle.”

Swapnil’s Show witnessed many popular celebrities like Sameera & Sushma Reddy, Huma Qureshi, Anushka Manchanda, Karishma Tanna, Apoorva and Shilpa Agnihotri, Bruna Abdullah, Michelle and Delna Poonawala, Designer Masaba and Neena Gupta.

MASQUERADE RUNWAY

RITIKA BHARWANI 

MIDNIGHT SOIREE COLLECTION 

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Young, dynamic and doué designer Ritika Bharwani uleashed a contemporary themed collection christened ‘MIDNIGHT SOIREE’at Lakme Fashion Week – Autumn/Winter 2012 on 6^th August 2012, at 4 pm in Grand Hyatt.

The collection paid homage to modern contemporary architecture which was interpreted in the designs through geometric and circular embroidery motifs juxtaposed on dramatic yet structured silhouettes. Inspiration to this contemporary collection hailed from the timeless European architectural design motifs which were characterized by symmetry and proportion.

The collection dawns like the morning sun, changing hues from molten gold to a fiery vermillion, progressing into deeper hues such as electric blue and midnight black, played across georgettes, jersey with shimmer foil and flowing nets. Interpreting the art of embellishment in her own unique way, this doué designer experimented with raised embroidery techniques using mother-of-pearl and gold metal materials. This embellishment found the perfect partner in shimmer foil gold jersey that has been crafted to drape along the silhouette. This high glamour collection leaned heavily on dramatic drapes and fluid structuring that lends itself perfectly to cocktail dresses, dramatic gowns, stylish jumpsuits as well as separates.

On this occasion, Ritika Bharwani asserts, “Each creation of my collection ‘Midnight Soiree’ is crafted to perfection with imaginative construction and embellishments. I am also looking at constructive feedback that I always rely on to constantly better my work.”

Gustav Klimt's Paintings Inspired 

Drashta Sarvaiya

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Showcasing SS 2013 Collection 

Young and Vibrant fashion designer Drashta Sarvaiya’s muse was Gustav Klimt’s paintings for her Lakme Fashion Spring /Summer 2013 Collection on 4^th August at Grand Hyatt. For this season Drashta chose to portray Klimt’s primary subject of female body in nude and semi nude forms.

This unique collection showcased riots of colors like white, nude, yellow, mauve and purples, peaches and blues. Beautiful representation of female body in nude and semi nude forms immaculately drapped dressed in nudes and white being Klimt’s canvas before he began his paintings. Drashta also entrenched a floral-motif light-weight brocade to capture the richness of Gustav Klimt's paintings along with his love for nature, specifically flowers. Double georgette and crepe were also a part of this season's summer collection.

Drashta excitedly explains her collection, “I've worked on peplum and have created different versions of it for various silhouettes.  The key silhouettes consist of dresses, trousers, tunics, shirts and skirts. klimt's use of gold leaf and the opulence were iconic during his golden phase. Therefore, embellishment on the designs is done with crystals in difference hues with gold & flowers. Raffia embellishment took taken centre stage to recreate thick stroke like trexture on various surfaces. ”

Drashta’s Show witnessed many popular faces like Geeta Basra, Poorna Jagannathan, Hard Kaur, Achla Sachdev, Sagarika Ghatge, Sapna Bhavnani cheering for Drashta in high spirits.

MEDIEVAL POP OUTSHINES

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EMBELLISH BY SANNAM CHOPRA

Out of box creativity and exceptional imagination was clearly evident in  Talent box Jewellery designer Sannam Chopra’s embellishment collection titled‘Medieval Pop’ at Lakme Fashion Week, Winter Festive 2012 on 4^th August at Grand Hyatt. Inspired by medieval age, where a damsel observing the brawny men do sword fight in the courts of king was beautifully carved by Sannam in her collection.

The collection was accentuated with the use of Swarovski crystals, metal rivets and chains while leather protectors add the desired edge to the jewellery. Modern geometry ruled the collection, which ranges from necklaces, earrings, cuffs, hair accessories and bags respectively. USP of the collection was its bold-aged; softly-rugged look with a dash of colour making each piece dramatic. This young designer left the crowd amused by her immense talent and the response was overwhelming.

On this occasion, designer Sannam Chopra states, “This time, I have tried something entirely new! It’s the first time I have used leather extensively in jewellery and introduced bags.  It was a great experience showcasing the collection at such a big platform. Now I look forward to witness how media, buyers and fashion enthusiastic perceive it."

SPECTACULAR CLOSING 

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ANIKET SATAM 

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DAY 1 GEN NEXT SHOW 

Gen next Designer Aniket Satam draws attention to Mayan myth 2012, in his collection “Aarambh” at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2012 on 3^rd August at Grand Hyatt. Mayan myth 2012, the last year on our calendar where the earth undergoes spiritual transformation and mark the beginningof a new era, was the sole inspiration in his compilation.

The designer worked on garments like scribbled pieces of paper with stained ink and blotches of gleaming hope thus celebrating the secret author of our own karma- our own self. The highlight of the collection was the orchestrated chaos of a new beginning forming a prime foundation to every look the designer has conceptualized.

On this occasion Aniket excitedly states, “I have worked on layered silhouettes and tactile texture narrating visceral orgy of our complex minds. Color schemes including milk, ivory, cobalt and ink- viscose are blended with fabrics like georgette, cotton jersey, raw silk and velvet are textured further with flashes of gold foil on bed of abstract embroidery strokes. It’s like adding piece of prose or not of prayer of such fashionable new awakening.”

The eye catching segment of the show was the renowned models walking the ramp like Nethra Raghuraman, Surelee Joseph, Sheela Tiruchi, Samantha Singh, looked fabulous in Aniket’s ensemble. The high voltage music and energetic crowd cheering the designer electrified the atmosphere.