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LFW: Bevy of beauties making the runways shine

Huma Qureshi’s personal style is easy, but the actress states especially post Covid, comfortable dressing is what she chooses now…reports Asian Lite News

Over the course of the past five, the ongoing FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week fashion week has seen a bevy of beauties fly in from Mumbai to walk the runway in the Capital. Kriti Sanon took to the ramp in a stunning black sequin ensemble for designer Tarun Tahiliani on Day 4. Tahiliani presented a ‘Luxury Pret’ collection which was ultra-modern and high on glamour.

But Sanon, wasn’t the only one we spotted at the event, Kangana Ranaut a champion of Handlooms and textiles made an appearance on Day 2 which celebrated sustainable fashion. Huma Qureshi, Shruti Hassan, Soha Ali Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Shanaya Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor too made an appearance.

IANSlife caught up with some of the stars to find out about their fashion wishes and go to styles.

Janhvi Kapoor revealed her style was “moody” and depended on how she felt on a given day. The young actress who walked for designer Puneet Balana revealed that she’s becoming experimental with her makeup nowadays, thanks to her makeup artist River. Having walked the ramp almost two years ago, she advises its best to wear and do whatever makes you happy adding, “don’t follow trends and don’t be scared to take risks.”

Huma Qureshi’s personal style is easy, but the actress states especially post Covid, comfortable dressing is what she chooses now. She believes in following your own bliss and encourages one to find their individual voice and inspiration. Huma walked for Two Point Two in a playful Blazer dress and boots.

Who better than Influencer Mira Rajput to talk about the difference between Delhi and Mumbai fashion. “Delhi is glam and Mumbai is laidback and easy,” says Rajput who moved from the Capital after marrying Shahid Kapoor. Rajput swears by the style tip less is more, it’s no wonder that her style icon is the Late Princess Dianna.

Kangana Ranaut who walked for Khadi is delighted that more and more people are turning to Indian textiles and is happy that people are seeking a more organic lifestyle, sustainable fabrics and environment friendly fashion.

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‘OH Dopamine’: Celebrating the concept of maximum minimalism

Raffia fringes added the grunge element and jewelled thongs, waist chains, sunglasses and elaborate jewelled harnesses gave it an edge…reports Asian Lite News

‘OH Dopamine’ was the name of the collection and what a rush it delivered! None other than jewellery and accessories brand, Outhouse, was chosen to open ‘The Atelier’ on day one of the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.

The line featured the brand’s signature avant garde style with a free-spirited take on jewellery for women and men. Designers Kaabia and Sasha Grewal have always been celebrity favourites, and are known for their headline making jewellery for women. This season the designers showcased a new viewpoint of jewellery and accessories with their making a splash on the runway.

The glam quotient was high as the ornaments took centre stage, a blend of silver-plating with matte silver with rhinestones and crystals dazzled on the runway. Raffia fringes added the grunge element and jewelled thongs, waist chains, sunglasses and elaborate jewelled harnesses gave it an edge.

Kaabia & Sasha said, “Encapsulating the very essence of the Y2K era, the collection brings forth a deeply rooted sense of nostalgia with a classic re-curation that takes us on a trip down the memory lane, evoking a powerful feeling of joyful glamour and self-expression.”

A medley of colourful beads teamed with with pearls, resin, seed beads, feathers, rhinestones, raffia and enamel work for the upcoming summer months. Futuristic ornaments styled as statement neckpieces, brooches and rings were a highlight.

This season the brand ventured into the realm of male jewellery with a debut collection, “OH Man”. Pocket bags with the five petalled Poppi monogram and a robot mascot was strong but trendy and had fashionable hardware with innovative motifs for the jewellery and functional leather pieces, which celebrated the concept of maximum minimalism.

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FDCI X Lakme Fashion opens with ‘The Enchanted Garden’

The feminine silhouettes were well-structured with sharply cut jackets, and fluid styles as floor-skimming gowns, swirling lehengas and saris, which offered a variety of options…reports Asian Lite News

Award-winning designer Rahul Mishra raises the bar with an exquisite floral themed collection. Titled ‘The Enchanted Garden’ the showcase was held on the lawns of the Italian Embassy, New Delhi extending the flora and fauna theme into the backdrop, integrating the best of Italy.

Mishra’s show opened the FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week which returns to its physical format after two years.

Mishra’s collection was a flirtation between experiences and the fantastical, with nature being the mainstay and inspiration for the embellishments. Imitating nature and its many elements on fabrics through embroidery, the ensembles were surfeit and intense in floral motifs.

Lush bouquets of Himalayan poppies, to fox gloves and calla lilies were luxuriously spread over the surface of dresses, jumpsuits, skirts and saris. The two and three-dimensional embellishments colourfully imitated nature with threads and beads, as flowers in varying sizes vied for visual attention on the ramp.

An addition of bellflowers, hollyhocks, iris and anemones brought more colour to the embellishments. Mishra’s magical garden of mednilla magnifica featured the Queen Crape Myrtle along with Aztec Hibiscus, buttercup and Daphne as they all converged beautifully on the garments in their magnificent colours.

The feminine silhouettes were well-structured with sharply cut jackets, and fluid styles as floor-skimming gowns, swirling lehengas and saris, which offered a variety of options.

Ambassador of Italy to India, H.E. Vincenzo de Luca said: “We were eager to partner this year with FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week. This collaboration kicked off in 2021 with Reliance Brands and has since then brought together the best of Italy and India in the field of lifestyle and fashion. We had on board some of the most exclusive Italian brands which are the true actors of Italian soft power around the world. I am sure this partnership has opened great opportunities for both the Italian and Indian market and will encourage a growing number of designers to showcase and work in both countries.”

Some of the iconic Italian brands with presence in India were showcased as accessories in Rahul Mishra’s show including Zegna, Canali, Georgio Armani, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta.

Commenting on the showcase Rahul Mishra said, “Italy, like a second home, has always had a special place in my heart. Since my initial days as a designer studying in Milano, I have found influence in the Italian history of art, fashion and architecture. And it has significantly contributed to my overall perspective of design and helped shape my point of view towards the application of Indian craft in a contemporary fashion.

“As I think of my time in Italy from the streets of Milan to vacations in the countryside, I remember feeling a strong sense of familiarity. Of the way people would express themselves in their food, the way they would dress their windows with flowering plants akin to my mother’s marigolds growing in hundreds alongside my childhood home’s brick wall. It was an immense pleasure to be able to showcase at the Embassy of Italy, with a collection that emerged out of my love for nature. Complimented with accessories from Italian heritage brands, this showcase was an apt representation of the global identity of our brand.”

Sunil Sethi, Chairman FDCI commented, “We couldn’t have picked a more apt designer than Rahul Mishra to open the FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week. The Fashion Design Council of India’s endeavour is to highlight the great work of our designers to the global community. We are delighted that this season’s FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week had a truly international appeal through our partnership with the Italian Embassy and designer Rahul Mishra who continues to make strides globally.”

Jaspreet Chandok, Head – RISE Fashion and Lifestyle said, “We were so glad to have Rahul open the FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week and the showcase kicked off the exciting event with the best that Indian fashion has to offer. We were also excited to partner with the Italian Embassy to initiate collaborations in the fashion and lifestyle space and we looked at this as the start point of various actions and programmes we will build on in the coming year.”

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