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Lakmé Fashion Week Opening Show by Tarun Tahiliani

The show is a myriad of vibrant colours, embroideries and craft. The label is showcasing 5 capsule collections: Temple Mauli, Bidri, Kutch Kantha, Sootra and Molten Haweli. The collection is inspired by different crafts & techniques and architecture in the country; from the intricate art form of delicate bidri technique to Mughal architecture, each garment […]

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FALGUNI SHANE PEACOCK – LOVE IS

Against the majestic backdrop of the Taj Mahal, Agra, Falguni Shane Peacockbrought their collection Love Is, to the forefront in grand splendour. Starting withpearl ivory bridal couture with bejewelled veils covering the models’ faces, the storymoved to gold, red and jewel tones, with fluttering feathers and exquisite embroideryin dazzling motifs that turned the lehenga, choli, […]

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VARUN BAHL – MEMORY/MOSAIC

Varun Bahl created the bohemian bridal look for his collection Memory/Mosaicwith gorgeous hues of red, black, green, ivory, blushing pink and white that wereturned into new age wedding wear with a rustic touch of mirror work and reshamembroidery. Bralettes, lehengas, peplum tops with skirts, long floor sweepingjackets, capes and saris in silk, satin, tulle, velvet, […]

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REYNU TAANDON – ZURI

Reynu Taandon’s Zuri collection was a bouquet of exquisite pastel creationswith an array of multi-coloured floral, rose petals and leaves embellishmentsthat sparkled on the mirrored lehengas, anarkalis, shararas and tantalisinglydesigned cholis. Shades of green, pink, white, caramel, beige, nude andpearl were the base of the creations, which will be ideal for all the weddingfestivities.

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SHANTNU AND NIKHIL – OASIS

Oasis by Shantnu and Nikhil was a grand ceremonial couture collection formen and women who want to make that regal fashion impression whereverthey go. Leather appliqués, hand embroidery and shimmering crystals,appeared for lehengas as well as sharply constructed bodices, in mutedcolours. Jewellery played a major role through the line even for the men’swear, as brooches […]

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AMIT GT – SCINTILLA

Feminine, flouncy, ruffles, scrunched textures, feathers and voluminous, dramatic, drapeswere the highlight of the gowns and lehengas presented by Amit GT for his Scintilla collection.Duchesses satin was turned into Cinderella gowns with detachable trains and organza floorkissing versions gave the ensembles an almost dream-like quality from a fairy tale era.

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ASHIMA LEENA – NAZM-E-MAHAL

Ashima Leena by Leena Singh presented the regal Nazm-e-Mahal collection fit for the Maharaniin every woman. The line offered rich woven brocades for lush saris along with delicate handembroidered lehengas, odhanis, jackets and ornate blouses, all created in rich jewel tones andsplashed with pure gold and silver strands.

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‘METANOIA’ BY AMIT AGGARWAL

Amit Aggarwal’s Metanoia was a surreal fashion presentation filmed against a stark, barren,backdrop in Leh that highlighted his exquisite and extraordinary surface texturing andornamentation. It was a fashionable ode to earth, water and air when metallic glass fibre, raffia palmand optic fibres embellished woven polymer, discarded PVC tulle and silks that were magicallyturned into futuristic […]

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DOLLY J – AH-LAM

Bringing the glamour of opulent ball gowns and ornate ethnic bridal wear to centre stage, DollyJ showcased a symphony of ombré blue, burnt coral, green and ash marigold that mergedinto mauves for her collection Ah-lam that was splashed with gold and silver crystals. Red wasreserved for the bridal lehenga and long veil, which is the […]

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PANKAJ AND NIDHI – AFTERGLOW

Pankaj and Nidhi are masters in creating origami folding, appliqués, latticework and 3Dembellishments, which were the leitmotif of their collection Afterglow. Unveiled in a dazzlingpresentation with metallic hues, the luxurious gowns and bridal couture were dramatic inchromatic gold, pearl pink, dove grey and ruby red.

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