Glamour Continues- Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive, 2014

Still high on all the style from of the Lamke Fashion Week Winter/Festive, 2014 here is another dose for the fashion fanatics!

River Island, presented by Jabong showcased an amazing mix of contemporary style perfectly blend with modernity and sophistication catching the audience’s attention.

Reliance Jewels on the other hand presented Anju Modi’s collection ‘Manikarnika’ which had a sense of nostalgia with its deep earthy tones. 

Designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil tied-up with Himalayan to showcase a stunning collection. The collection titled ‘Live Natural Couture’ was an ode to nature and the awe inspiring Himalayas. Chiffon, Georgette and Organza were used to highlight Himalaya’s philosophy of natural goodness. The collection is a fascinating tale of Himalayan pure water and the tranquil beauty and charming colors inspired by the Himalayan range.

Manipulating beautifully the craft of handlooms and Indian textiles, Anuj Sharma weaved a delicate and captivating collection. Papa Don’t Preach, Ikai and Quirk Box on the hand brought out the quirky side of fashion in their vibrant and refreshing collection. International designers were also not far behind; Easton Pearson the talented Australian designer added the charm with ‘BeBop’.

Using traditions as the palette, Vikram Phandnis showcased a plethora of hues in his collection named ‘Nakkashi’. Drawing inspiration from Indian heritage, the collection lavishly used gold zardosi and gota. Alluring with dark maroons, nude and ever-favorite gold the collection was covered with elegantly embellished outfits. Dia Mirza and Bipasha Baus donned these outfits enhancing its beauty.

Returning after a decade to LFW, Varun Bahl unveiled his Diffusion collection which was presented by Reliance Trends. Varun’s collection coveted women globally through its understated elegance, splendid choice of fabric and simply gorgeous. Showcasing western silhouette, the entire collection was spattered with elegant embroidery along. Silk, sheer tulle, luxurious crepe, duchesse-satin and cotton made up the lovely collection. The color pallet ranged from black and gold to ivory and to pale pink creating a stunning blend.  Zipper played a major role in the collection, appearing on the sleeves of jackets etc. Priyanka Chopra walked the ramp looking ultra-glamorous and yet classic in a sleek black pant suit, quilted cropped peplum jacket and silver shell.

The fabulous event ended on an even more fabulous note with India’s ace designer Manish Malhotra. The talented designer is known for his bridal collections, but with ‘The Gloss Look’ Manish has taken his bridal trousseau to a whole new level. Blending the age old traditions with the contemporary sensibilities this collection had left everyone spellbound. Using rich fabrics and deep colors the designer redefined the bridal fashion. Varun Dhawan and Kareena Kapoor graced the ramp donning the best of Manish Malhotra.  

Nupur kanoi, Payal Singhal, Arpita Mehat, Ridhi Mehra, Priyadarshini Rao and much, much more made Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive, 2014 an unforgettable event!