On the day 3 of FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week, every designer raised the glamour quotient with a series of high voltage and dynamic, opulent collections. Bright and bold florals, exaggerated ruffles, corset-styled blouses, twisted textures and patterns were amalgamated with a palette of striking hues. Major attraction was Bollywood diva Malaika Arora who raised the temperature walking the ramp on Day 3
Eshaa Amiin
Designer and ace stylist Eshaa Amiin has always been a colourful about her creation. She showcased “Afro Rhapsody” at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI.
Colours have always been the leitmotif of the designer’s offering and this season too, Eshaa allowed her creativity to meander through bright, rainbow hues as well as showstopping prints. Her silhouettes were myriad as she catered to buyers who long for a variety of options that will take them through the day and into those after dark soirées. Fashion followers will be delighted by the assortment of dresses, comfy pants, co-ord sets along with drapes for formal wear.
Eshaa’s embellishments were as adventurous as her designs, so the beadwork was intricate, the braiding imaginative, cording looked complex, while the fringes were inspired by South African culture, which also inspired the title of the collection. Making an impact on the ramp were the stylishly constructed pants, blouses and funky dresses that added a colourful touch to the line.
For the fun-loving fashion followers who want some vibrant, conversation stoppers in their wardrobe, Eshaa Amiin’s “Afro Rhapsody” will strike all the right fashion notes.
Looking ultra-glam, beautiful Chitrangada Singh closed the show wearing a multi-hued, printed, backless maxi with a fringed hemline and thigh high slit. To add more touches of colour the tasselled, fringed cape was the perfect addition.
‘GUAPA’ (Reby Jindal)
The ‘GUAPA’ label created by Reby Jindal is renowned for its colourful resort wear that has been a favourite choice of holiday makers. Reby paid creative homage to Pondicherry with the “P.O.N.D.I.” collection showcased at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI.
The coastal lagoons and their serene blue waters of the Bay of Bengal proved to be a creative drive for the label. The pristine French cottages encircled with the glorious bougainvillea plants have always added to the colour story for designers.
The meandering colourful streets of the French quarter to draw more stylish visions for the ensembles. With resort wear as its foundation, the collection moved from easy breezy silhouettes to relaxed comfort wear that was dreamt up in sustainable, breathable fabrics. For beach wear glamour there were vibrant floral prints merged with French checks, quaintly inspired by the cacti of Pondicherry.
Men’s wear followed the theme of the show with colourful printed shirts, shorts, beach robes, tunics and lungis.
Making a stunning entry on the ramp, was lovely Rhea Chakraborty who looked amazing as she ended the show wearing a colourful, fluid, printed, backless maxi with side cut-outs and a dramatic floor sweeping sheer veil
‘Limerick’
At Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, Limerick presents “Artopia” drew its creative ideation from the glorious history of India’s artistic heritage.
This inspiration was translated delicately in the form of motifs, intricate detailing, and the finest 3D embroidery. When inspirations are beautiful paintings from the legendary seventh to ninth centuries of Rajasthan, the treatment had to be re-imagined and re-invented to meet the sartorial demands of contemporary buyers.
This fashionable journey was executed with great pizazz by paying careful attention to all aspects that go into a best-selling collection. Limerick selected luxuriously fluid organza and silk crepe, which were embellished with fine detailed artwork. Dipping the colour brush into hues that matched the grandeur of the collection, the brand opted for varying shades of blush pink, powder blue, brown and beige.
Silhouettes were easy on the eyes and body for comfortable summer wear comprising co-ord sets and some luxurious saris.
The true blue fashionista Malaika Arora dazzled on the ramp, as the perfect showstopper for the Limerick label, when she glided in a printed, figure hugging maxi skirt, tiny bralette and a flowing, long cape.