Neha was chosen to close the show for Chola. Before she made her way, though, she was joined by her friends Konkona and the designer for a mock tea party on the runway…reports Asian Lite News
Neha Dhupia and Konkona Sen Sharma joined designer Sohaya Mishra for a tea party while showcasing her latest collection in collaboration with Tea Culture of The World on the second day of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
Konkana opened the show that featuring structured silhouettes such as jumpsuits, anti-fit dresses, and pantsuits.
An array of shades, from black and grey to salmon, mauve, pink, olive, and olive green, livened the colour palette of the collection made from linen, cotton, denim, and ikkat.
Though it was a tea party, keeping in mind the collaboration, the music picked for the models to walk on was carefully curated.
Jazz numbers such as ‘Cinnamon Girl’, ‘Upside Down’, ‘I Want to Make Love to You’ and ‘All That Jazz’ played as models and the Bollywood personalities sashayed down the runway.
Neha was chosen to close the show for Chola. Before she made her way, though, she was joined by her friends Konkona and the designer for a mock tea party on the runway.
Talking about her collection, the Chola designer said: “The whole thing was about the culture of tea. When women sit around and talk to each other, it is almost like therapy, where you give the power and opportunity to make each other unapologetic.”
Mishra said Neha and Konkona, both of whom are known in the industry for their strong personalities, “made the show”.
Konkona said she feels good wearing the label, Chola. She revealed that it is one label that she owns some pieces of. She called it “unconventional”.
Neha added that her relationship with the designer goes back by more than 15 years and shared that the first piece Mishra designed for her is with her even today.
“Anything she puts together, there is a lot of clarity and is aesthetic. She’s not out there to prove anything to anyone and I feel like her craft talks. She never gets one stitch or one button wrong,” Neha said.
Japanese vintage ready-to-wear was showcased by a young designer whose collection mostly featured shades of blue and white…reports Asian Lite News
Actress Karishma Tanna turned showstopper for aspiring designers at the Launchpad segment of the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
A group of fashion and interior designers took over the stage on Wednesday to showcase their collection, a reimagined version of vintage fashion from the 1960s to the 1980s.
The creation that Karishma donned was by a cub designer named Yash Gala from the Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD). He shared that he is inspired by strong bold looks and “structured garments.”
While talking about Karishma turning showstopper for newbies, Disha Khosla, style mentor from INIFD said that usually stars say no to them.
To this, Karishma replied: “I know how the dream works and I know what passion they have so I like to encourage each and everybody; and when I got to know that I had to walk for a very talented designer, I was very happy.”
Another aspiring designer flaunted a collection from the 1970s fashion, which features rich art and craft from Jaipur.
Japanese vintage ready-to-wear was showcased by a young designer whose collection mostly featured shades of blue and white.
The fourth aspiring designer said that she drew inspiration from herself and her doodles for the eclectic collection.
Lastly, a collection called ‘Checkmate’ was showcased. The USP of the ensembles was that it was made out of leftover fabric from factories and drew its inspiration from the 1960s.
Actress Karishma Tanna is not a big fan of make-up nor fancy outfits in real life. She says that she’s completely the opposite of what she is on screen.
Karishma, who turned showstopper for young designers from a design school at the latest edition of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI, spoke about how she lives her life off-screen.
She told: “You’ll be shocked.. I’m actually the opposite of what I am on screen and in this industry.”
The actress added that she is living “two lives.”
She said: “I have two lives which I live: one is reel and one is real and when I am in my own life I am totally opposite. I am totally de-glam, I like to not wear make-up, I like to wear jhalla clothes.”
The actress added: “When you’re in front of the camera or in fashion business you have to be completely opposite.”
On the work front, Karishma was last seen onscreen in Hansal Mehta’s ‘Scoop’, a series, which also stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Harman Baweja.
The series followed on Jigna Vora’s biographical memoir ‘Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison.’
The show will present a vision that is rooted in sculpture and definition, both in beauty and fashion, with AFEW’s Fall-Winter ’24 collection having the designer look at his constant muse i.e. nature as the ultimate sculptor and artist…reports Asian Lite News
The House of Lakmē grand finale for Lakmē Fashion Week in partnership with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) is all set to witness a spectacular presentation by Rahul Mishra, whose global luxury ready-to-wear label AFEW will debut its Fall-Winter 2024 collection in India. Launched at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the brand will make its way to the runway on 17th March at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.
Commenting on his upcoming show Rahul Mishra said, “Presenting at Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI always feels like a homecoming and this time around it’s an honour to showcase our global Easy to wear luxury brand ‘AFEW Rahul Mishra’ for the first time in India. I’m looking forward to presenting my Fall-Winter ’24 collection which draws its inspiration from the House of Lakmē’s MultiSlayer Sticks that will for the wearer define a new approach to beauty, one that is personalised and sculpted to one’s face shape.
“At AFEW Rahul Mishra we have always celebrated our Indian heritage, married to our international take on fashion, and collaborating with Lakmē, is always special and even more so as we come together at the House of Lakmē Grand Finale marking a new era in fashion and beauty, one that is inspired by nature as the ultimate sculptor.”
The show will present a vision that is rooted in sculpture and definition, both in beauty and fashion, with AFEW’s Fall-Winter ’24 collection having the designer look at his constant muse i.e. nature as the ultimate sculptor and artist.
Appreciating the otherwise simple natural forms for their structural personality through a sculptor’s lens, the silhouettes are envisioned in bright solid hues and graphic textures and play with geometric representations that bring to the fore the relation of stone and sculpture.
The inspiration reveals itself in rigid but organic installations of natural forms that consist of vegetal and animal motifs. As a strong reference to his eight-year-old daughter’s influence on his creative endeavours, the visuals are partially influenced by the children’s story, ‘The Fox and the Star’ whose characters appear in the collection amongst other imagined structures.
Geisha Designs’ designer-team Paras and Shalini offered the day its first serving of cocktail and evening clothing for both men and women. They roped in young star Alaya F as their showstopper, who was spotted in a heavily embellished pant and bustier set…reports Nimerta C Sharon
While the gen next kicked off day one of the ongoing fashion week, the veterans took over the latter half of the day. Designers Arnav Malhotra of No Grey Area, Sonam Khetan and Prasoon Sharma of Triune showcased their collections that primarily focussed on natural fabrics, versatility and wearability.
‘Ice Watch’ by designer Samant Chauhan demonstrated an impeccable degree of craftsmanship and experimentation with silhouettes and embroideries. The mood board consisted of whites and blues, ruffles and layering, and a whole lot of volume. Actor Jim Sarbh walked for Chauhan in an all-white ensemble.
Geisha Designs’ designer-team Paras and Shalini offered the day its first serving of cocktail and evening clothing for both men and women. They roped in young star Alaya F as their showstopper, who was spotted in a heavily embellished pant and bustier set. “The pieces and especially my outfit stand out, and the experience has been seamless and one to remember,” added the actress.
The seventies served as inspiration for Ashish N Soni’s fashion presentation, ‘The Retro Orchard’, which featured a vintage aesthetic. Because of the plaids, florals, and vibrant colours, his extraordinarily well-tailored clothing had a classic feel to it. Next in line was designer Varun Bahl whose festive line was designed from eco-friendly fabrics that featured luxe 3-D embroideries – metallic accents, sequins and intricate beadwork.
The day came to a close with a big show of cocktail glam by master designer Tarun Tahiliani, featuring his classic styles, impeccable craftsmanship, and superior quality. The colour pallete ranged from faded metallics and matte greys to blacks and peacock teals and the current favourite rose gold.
A starry end to Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI 2023(ianslife)
Earlier in the day, Delhi-based designer Siddartha Tytler presented his collection, titled “2085”…reports Asian Lite News
You’re in for a visual treat when Bollywood’s favourite Manish Malhotra is the grand finale designer. From his opulent designs and lavish ensembles to his power-packed audience, it’s always a magnificent cocktail.
Malhotra roped in stars Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday as the showstoppers for his collection, “Diffuse”, which is designed for the youth and is cost-conscious. With more than a hundred models on the runway, there were a variety of styles on display representing the veteran designer’s signature elements – luxe layering, immaculate detailing and exquisite colour play.
There were a whole bunch of celebrities that were spotted, both on and off the runway. Karisma Kapoor walked for Ranna Gill and Malaika Arora for Bhumika Sharma. Gill’s summer line, “Casa De Flori” was an amalgamation of vibrant prints, free-flowing silhouettes and intricate detailing – pieces that are ideal for a holiday and a destination wedding.
Earlier in the day, Delhi-based designer Siddartha Tytler presented his collection, titled “2085”. Pop neon colours, oversized jackets and eclectic digital prints were the highlights of his athleisure-dominated line. The young and promising Ishaan Khatter walked for Tytler in a sheer jacket paired with striped trousers.
Some of the other stars who turned showstoppers were Nargis Fakhri for Sejal Kamdar, Nushratt Baruccha for Mahima Mahajan and Tamannaah Bhatia for Nirmooha. Designers Dhruv Vaish and Sahil Aneja presented their collections as well with very wearable and exciting options on the men’s fashion front. While Vaish opted for subtle tones and classic cuts, Aneja’s presentation of abstract prints, checked jackets and hoodies made for super cool separates.
The others who walked for the label were Sonakshi Sinha, Anshula Kapoor and Anaita Shroff Adajania. Actors Arjun Kapoor and Mohit Marwah were also spotted at the event…reports Nimerta C Sharan
Love it or deny it, but Indian fashion’s obsession with Bollywood showstoppers is real. Next on the list are the social media influencers, who are no more micro celebs. The second day of fashion week witnessed a bunch of popular faces, both on and off the runway. Master designer Tarun Tahiliani closed the day with his superior designs. Read on to know more!
Serving style, one garment at a time:
Deme by Gabriella Demetriades’ summer line, “Wild Heart” consisted of impressive gender-neutral pieces especially the denim separates, oversized jackets, wide-legged trousers and asymmetrical slit skirts. With a colour palette ranging from soft blues and greys to deep greens and browns, the party-ready collection was detailed with delicate sequins and pleats.
Summer vacay ready:
Known for its super swimwear, Flirtatious took inspiration from the Italian summer. Keeping up with the holiday vibe, plenty of abstract prints and vibrant colours were on display. The breezy dresses, cool kaftans and separates are perfect for your next vacation. Limerick by Abirr N’ Nanki also showcased some flowy resort wear options. Actress Shilpa Shetty closed the show for the designer-duo in a purple co-ord outfit. Both the labels also roped in content creators Santoshi Shetty and Johi Godambe to walk for them.
Shimmer and the stars
Co-founded by stylist Mohit Rai, Itrh’s very opulent line, “Dancing Queen” was showcased on day 2. If shimmer and sparkle are your thing, then this label is for you. Several friends of Rai walked for the label; however, it was stylist Antara Marwah who stole the spotlight. She bared her baby bump in full style, making it one of those iconic fashion moments. The others who walked for the label were Sonakshi Sinha, Anshula Kapoor and Anaita Shroff Adajania. Actors Arjun Kapoor and Mohit Marwah were also spotted at the event.
Fashion, fashionistas and the front row.(photo:IANSLIFE)
Monotone magic:
Delhi-based label Antar Agni showcased a variety of designs primarily dominated by fluid silhouettes and monotones. Through this collection, “Disquiet”, creative head Ujjwal Dubey presented his signature pleats and drapes, all packed with soft structuring and easy layering.
TT ftw (for the win)
The day ended with veteran designer Tarun Tahiliani’s Spring/Summer collection featuring exquisite pret ensembles. Tahiliani’s classic drapes and immaculate tailoring were the highlight of this outing along with actress Sobhita Dhulipala who walked for the designer in a striking red sari-gown. On display were embroidered lehengas, embellished shararas, jackets, capes and concept gowns.
Manish Malhotra will present the grand finale at LFW X FDCI(IANSLIFE)
Commenting on the Lakme Absolute Grand Finale and the showcasing designers, Harman Dhillon, Vice President Skin Care & Color Cosmetics at Hindustan Unilever Limited said, “We, at Lakme, are excited to bring to you another season of Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI…reports Asian Lite News
Designer Manish Malhotra’s Diffuse line comes together with Lakme for the Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI Grand Finale. The grand finale will be an extension of the brand’s newly launched #UnapologeticallyME campaign. Malhotra will showcase his bold and edgy Diffuse collection, in line with its ‘Find Your Core’ philosophy
Aiming to re-tag conventional titles and redefine the rules of fashion in line with Lakme’s philosophy of #UnapologeticallyME, the Manish Malhotra Diffuse collection will see a splash of game-inspired prints representing individuality, non-binary, fluidity and androgenous styles. The collection is steeped in the spirit of enabling everyone to find their core and express themselves unfiltered and the show is for the fashionistas who are ready to take on the world, looking and feeling their best both on and off the runway.
Commenting on the show, celebrity favourite, Manish Malhotra said, “Celebrating one year of Diffuse at the Grand Finale of Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI. The rules of fashion are being redefined, it’s time to re-tag. I’m excited to bring the next drop of Diffuse with striking digital prints in androgynous and futuristic designs along with Lakme’s bold endeavour to be #UnapoloegeticallyME. Let the games begin.”
Commenting on the Lakme Absolute Grand Finale and the showcasing designers, Harman Dhillon, Vice President Skin Care & Color Cosmetics at Hindustan Unilever Limited said, “We, at Lakme, are excited to bring to you another season of Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI. This season will be pivoted around our #UnapologeticallyME campaign that celebrates fashionist as at work – accomplished Indian women who unapologetically embrace fashion, beauty and themselves in all walks of life; women who prove that prioritising beauty does not strip them of their substance. Partnering with celebrated designer Manish Malhotra, who is known for pioneering trends through his Diffuse collection’s signature aesthetic, we look forward to our joint endeavour to redefine the new era of beauty and fashion in the country.”
Our #ManishMalhotraBride in our ombré transitions from our delicate empress-pink to deep Bordeaux tones on an illustrious velvet base embroidered with zardozi and badla work.
— ManishMalhotraWorld (@MMalhotraworld) March 4, 2023
Renowned makeup artist, Daniel Bauer will conceptualize the show-stopping makeup looks for the show this season, complementing the genius of Lakme and Manish Malhotra. Commenting on the concept of the show, he said, “The Lakme Grand Finale is the biggest and most influential fashion and beauty moment in our country. Through this show and with two icons of our industry, Lakme and Manish Malhotra, we’re going to confront and challenge what beauty stereotypes and goals mean in 2023 and beyond. No apology for who you are and the makeup you choose, we are championing Unapologetically Me for everyone, every day.”
The Lakme Grand Finale in collaboration with Manish Malhotra will be a spectacular show to watch out for. Held on the concluding day of Lakme Fashion Week in collaboration with FDCI, the collection encourages Indian women to embrace beauty and fashion unapologetically.
Fashion inspired by the trip diaries of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala,(IANSLIFE)
The unique brand that JJV will launch takes cues from the Maharaja’s travels and presents them as an avant-garde, high-end line of modern interpretations…reports Asian Lite News
Over the course of their long-standing collaboration, NEXA and Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI have given a number of outstanding showcases with well-known designers that have captivated the audience. This season, NEXA, announced its collaboration with renowned designer and celebrated couturier JJ Valaya to showcase a unique collection from his bridge-to-luxury brand JJV.Kapurthala at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI to be held from 9th-12th March in Mumbai at Jio World Garden.
The collaboration aims to present a showcase that is modern, elegant, and yet one that blends beautifully into Indian sensibilities by perfectly integrating the aesthetic of NEXA and JJ Valaya’s style and grandeur.
The occasion wear line JJV. Kapurthala is inspired by the trip diaries of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala, also known as the Paris of Punjab, and is centered around the spirit of travel. The bridge-to-luxury brand is a global one for the contemporary millennial who loves to be ready for celebrations wherever they may journey, while still maintaining the distinctive innovative signature of the JJ Valaya ethos.
The unique brand that JJV will launch takes cues from the Maharaja’s travels and presents them as an avant-garde, high-end line of modern interpretations.
Sharing his thoughts on the collaboration, JJ Valaya said, “I am thrilled to work with NEXA on a very special runway presentation for Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI. This collection is sophisticated and modern yet steeped in traditional elegance which matches seamlessly with NEXA’s sensibilities. This collection, besides showcasing the signature VALAYA colours prints and patterns also plays extensively with NEXA colours namely Blue, Black and Ivory.”
Commenting on the association, Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “Since NEXA’s inaugural partnership with Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI, we have always worked with eminent designers to create exceptional showcases that are a flawless amalgamation of fashion and NEXA’s brand values. We, at NEXA, celebrate the relentless spirit of creators who never stop exploring, innovating, influencing and experimenting and JJ Valaya is a true embodiment of this spirit.
“We are very excited to be collaborating with Valaya, as he presents his take on inspired travel through the design language of JJV.Kapurthala at Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI while also showcasing our latest Compact SUV, The New FRONX which represents the New Shape of SUVs. We look forward to seeing the magic unfold on the runway this season.”
All showcases will continue to be live streamed across the platform’s OTT partners Jio TV and Voot and LFW and FDCI social media channels to reach the widespread Indian and global fashion audience…reports Asian Lite News
Lakmé Fashion Week will launch its first iteration of 2023 at Jio World Garden in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex in collaboration with FDCI. The beauty and fashion spectacle will start on Thursday, March 9 with Sustainable Fashion Day and end on Sunday, March 12 with the Lakmé Grand Finale.
Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI, will bring to the fore a host of new, emerging, and established talent across the industry to present a world-class beauty and fashion event.
The platform in keeping with its tradition will offer two showcase areas (the Runway and the Atelier) for designers to bring their designs to life along with the Central Avenue that will play host to captivating conversations.
All showcases will continue to be live streamed across the platform’s OTT partners Jio TV and Voot and LFW and FDCI social media channels to reach the widespread Indian and global fashion audience.
The FDCI Showroom will attract buyers from across the globe helping design talent to explore business avenues and opportunities.
Harman Dhillon, Vice President, Hindustan Unilever Limited said, “As India’s first and biggest make up and premium skincare brand, Lakmé has always taken pride in leading the narrative on fashion and beauty and is now raising the impact at this intersection even more at Lakmé Fashion Week. We are truly looking forward to the newest edition of Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. Given Lakmé Fashion Week is the mecca of the confluence of beauty and fashion in the country, it is here that we want to embark upon our new journey of “Unapologetically Me” – to partner the modern Indian woman to own her beauty and embrace it unapologetically. We look forward to our alliance with all the talented designers, makeup and hair artists, and models to curate a range of showstopping, unapologetic looks with our widespread portfolio and latest launches, Lakmé Absolute Lip Mousse and Lakmé 9to5 CC Mousse.”
Sunil Sethi, Chairman FDCI commented, “We are all excited to return to Mumbai with this edition of Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. As we continue to foster a partnership that brings to the fore the best of talent we currently have in India in the fashion and design space, we could not be more excited to spotlight new and emerging talent as well as give a platform to established designers to bring their creativity to life. Audiences can expect never seen before manifestations of design on the runway that we are sure will contribute to a sustainable growth of fashion and nurture the industry as a whole.”
Jaspreet Chandok, Head RISE Fashion and Lifestyle said, “We are delighted to continue creating magic in fashion as we kickstart 2023 with another exciting edition in Mumbai. This season will celebrate the incredible talent presenting their work, the brand partners who continue their belief in us each season along with the new collaborators who are beginning their journey with us. Stakeholders across the industry can be assured that this season has something interesting in store for all.”
Sunil Sethi, Chairman FDCI said, “Working with NEXA to bring back yet another season of ‘NEXA presents The Spotlight’ has been a wonderful experience…reports Asian Lite News
At the impressive Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) headquarters in Delhi, a diverse group of designers from all over the nation displayed their collections and show concepts to an esteemed jury of business leaders. The winner, Siddhartha Bansal, will have the opportunity to show at the subsequent Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI because of his brilliant concept and outstanding collection based on the season’s theme, “Disruption.”
Through “NEXA presents the Spotlight,” NEXA and Lakmé Fashion Week have dedicated themselves to showcasing and fostering new and rising talent in the nation. The subject “Disruption” gives the designer the freedom to make decisions that are ahead of the curve while also being able to defy industry norms and not follow current trends.
The celebrated jury that led the selection process this season included: Nitin Bal Chauhan – designer of his namesake label, Jamal Shaikh, National Editor, Brunch & New Media Initiatives at Hindustan Times, Fashion designer Namrata Joshipura, Sunil Sethi – Chairman of FDCI and Jaspreet Chandok – Head, Fashion & Lifestyle, RISE Worldwide, Shashank Srivastava – Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Ram Suresh Akella – Executive Director, Marketing at Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
The eight shortlisted and extremely talented designers who competed along with Siddhartha Bansal included – Esha Amiin, Vivek Patel, Countrymade by Sushant Abrol, Line Outline by Deepit Chugh, Quod by Ikshit Pande, Raffughar by Wajahat Rather and The Pot Plant by duo Resham Karmchandani and Sanya Suri. Each of them introduced their labels through a competitive creative expression in line with NEXA’s spirit of ‘create, inspire’ as they presented their collections.
Siddhartha Bansal’s winning collection draws creative inspiration from the designer’s belief that colour is what makes the world beautiful and eclectic. After studying the world of colour he understood the role it plays in arousing one’s mood or garnering a reaction and decided to incorporate that into his ensembles. Whilst bringing his silhouettes to life, he aims at reviving the importance of colour and stimulating one’s emotion with the balanced handling of layers of hues to create each unconventional silhouette. His collection is deeply rooted with the idea of colour being an energy that drives the universe’s soul.
Sunil Sethi, Chairman FDCI said, “Working with NEXA to bring back yet another season of ‘NEXA presents The Spotlight’ has been a wonderful experience. We were especially delighted to host the jury round at the FDCI headquarters in Delhi, once again where we saw an array of creative presentations from designers across the country. I look forward to Siddhartha Bansal’s presentation with his creations inspired from the world of colours and hope to continue to inspire the next generation of designers in the industry.”
Jaspreet Chandok, Head, Fashion & Lifestyle, RISE Worldwide said, “It is an absolute pleasure to work with NEXA and bring back yet another edition of ‘NEXA presents The Spotlight’ to Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI. When we initiated this program, our goal was to provide young talent in the industry a platform to showcase their design aesthetic to the world and with each season we move one step closer to it. We are extremely excited to have Siddhartha Bansal as the winner of the 5th season and we look forward to seeing his presentation shine on the runway.”
Commenting on the initiative Shashank Srivastava – Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said “We are delighted to be partnering with Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI to present the fifth edition of ‘NEXA presents The Spotlight’, the most sought-after platform to discover upcoming talent in the fashion industry. This continued partnership is a true reflection of the commitment we have towards nurturing and promoting upcoming talent and towards the creation of new. The ideas and ensembles presented by Siddhartha Bansal seamlessly integrated NEXA’s brand ethos of ‘Create inspire’. Innovating with shapes, and making his design the embodiment of “Shape of New”, which is what the new FRONX is all about, Siddhartha experimented and shared his daring opinion of what DISRUPTION means to him. We look forward to Siddhartha’s showcase at the Lakmé Fashion Week X FDCI and we are sure that it’ll have a lasting impact on our audience.”
