MADHURI WALKS FOR ANJU MODI 

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DELHI COUTURE WEEK 2012  

“Who is this, steering close to the shore
singing?

I feel that she is someone I know. 


The sails are filled wide, she gazes ahead, 
waves break helplessly against the boat each side. 


I watch and feel I have seen her face before.”

                                             - Rabindranath Tagore 

This year, Anju Modi presented her collection DEVI.

The collection took inspiration from some of the most vivid characters inked throughout the Bengali literature and those that have been cinematically brought to life.

Their exquisite purity, their passion and their raw characterization is what she beautifully delves into, creating designs that dwell in their innate immortal character. 

This year she weaves a dream collection commemorating the ethereal and iconic characters that defined and epitomized women-hood, in an endeavor to levitate women in all their avatars. 

A Royal Affaire'

The Royale Affaire is infused with imperial splendor - Manav Gangwani’s Couture Collection for 2012, as the name suggests, is inspired by royalty.

With ingeniously modernized designs that are original and contemporary, the creations are still close to their inspiration.

Heavily embellished with Swarovski crystals, the delicate beading with exquisitely intricate embroideries in every creation, make a dramatic impact.

Shimmering blacks, pristine ivories & magnificent reds are the colours that give this collection a distinctive identity, making it stand out from any of Manav’s previous collections.

Gowns, lehengas, churidar kurtas, anarkalis, shararas & ghararas, pre-draped sarees with unique signature blouses are the silhouettes Manav has worked with this season. The collection also consists of traditional sherwanis for men.

Silk, lace, tulle, velvet, satin & dupion are few of the fabrics amongst others that give life to these garments.

Sexy yet demure & classic, this Royal Affaire collection is undeniably spectacular in it’s daring!

It promises to leave an indelible desire in everyone’s heart to wear a Manav Gangwani Couture creation!

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.”

MADHURI DIXIT WILL WALK FOR

ANJU MODI

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One of the most celebrated actresses and Bollywood’s dancing queen Madhuri Dixit-Nene will walk the ramp for fashion designer Anju Modi at the upcoming edition of Delhi Couture Week. This also happens to be the first time Madhuri has consented to take to the ramp for any designer up until now. 

This season, Anju Modi draws inspiration from the vivid characters inked throughout the Bengali literature and those that have been cinematically brought to life. With her collection DEVI, she delves into their passion and raw characterization, creating designs that are innate & immortal.

Speaking on the occasion, Anju Modi said – “This collection revolves around a strong, passionate, awe-inspiring woman and the first live person that came to my mind was Madhuri. Not only she is an extremely  successful actress, she is also a passionate dancer, an articulate speaker, an ideal wife and a doting mother at the same time. It couldn't get better than her.”

“I am absolutely thrilled to walk the ramp for Anju. I personally wear a lot of her designs and she's created some great pieces for me over the last few months! When I learnt about the inspiration behind this collection and the strength of character it portrays, I was all for it” said Madhuri Dixit.

Madhuri Dixit in Anju Modi

Madhuri Dixit in Anju Modi in Jhalak Dikhlaja Season 5

Date:- 10th August 2012   Time:- 7:30 PM Venue:- The Taj Palace, New Delhi

Gustav Klimt's Paintings Inspired 

Drashta Sarvaiya

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Lakme Fashion Week W/F 2012 

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.