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The day we’ve all been waiting for, the 5th day of the Lakme Fashion week, is here. This day, one of the most iconic designers presented their collections. The grand finale was a showcase by Monisha Jaising. We analyzed all the days of the show to put forth the best for our viewers. 1) ‘Unchartered’ by Tahweave ‘Unchartered’ by Tahweave has drawn its inspiration from the Irish culture and their vibrant colors. The fabrics used in this collection are hand-woven. They have unique cuts and subtle embroidery, making the garments stylish yet comfortable. This line of fashion is all about rich culture meet luxury. Their garments are so fluid that they fit perfectly into a celeb’s everyday closet. 2) Nakita Singh Nakita Singh takes her inspiration from travel and nature. The collection focuses on creating fashion that is relaxed yet has a contemporary vibe. She achieves this by incorporating doodle sketch embroidery, an earthy color palette and hand-loom fabrics, in her garments. Inspired by travel, they have taken inspiration from the vast lush scenery that they came across from their travels around Bengal. 3) “The Circles of Wisdom’ by Soumodeep Dutta ‘The Circles of Wisdom’, a collection by Soumodeep Dutta, was showcased at LFW W/F’18. He takes inspiration from the analogies of life and the lotus in Buddhism. Hand-looms from Odisha and Bengal featuring Ikat motifs and Kantha embroidery give the collection an earthy yet festive appeal. The attires instantly sets an impression of Indian fusion. They were made with such fun cuts, and it is draped in a different manner. 4) Nupur Kanoi Label Nupur Kanoi specializes in handcrafted luxury women’s clothing, using high quality natural fabrics, intensive embroideries and detailing. At present, they have two women’s wear lines – Pret and Indian. Nupur Kanoi’s W/F’18 collection ‘Protea’ is inspired by the common yet unusual bloom of Cape Town, a city set against a multicultural backdrop with large European and Indian settlements. The collection features vibrant and intricate glass bead-work in geometric floral patterns paired with native botanical prints. 5) Jayanthi Reddy The Jayanti Reddy label infuses traditional clothing with a unique style and understated elegance. She spread glamour on the stage with her subtle pastel color garments that had intricate detailing. Aditi Rao Hydari was the show stopper in a heavy versatile lehenga. Jayanti Reddy’s W/F’18 collection ‘The Twilight Zone’ captures the fleeting magical moment before the day ends and night begins through whimsical pieces that are entirely functional and utterly wearable. 6) Punit Balana Punit Balana is drawn towards traditional embroideries and textile of Rajasthan, due to which he reinterprets these in various fabrics, textures and concepts. Punit Balana’s W/F’18 collection ‘Gulabi Chowk’ is inspired by the pride of the pink city Jaipur, the magnificent Amer Fort along with the unexpected beauty and charm of the Jalebi Chowk and the Sheesh Mahal. Signature hand-block prints and dramatic silhouettes make the collection a stylish expression of comfort and creativity. 7) Neha Agarwal ‘Agami’ by Neha Agarwal presented her collection Pushtaini at the LFW W/F’18. Indo-Western High-End Pret and Couture Women’s-Wear Garments with a twist in surface texturing and embellishments, thus, enhancing stylish cuts and edgy eccentric design sensibilities. ‘Pushtaini’ is inspired by the age-old art of Madhubani. The collection merges Indian art and fashion with innovation in surface ornamentation by reinventing Zardozi embroidery in contemporary patterns. At 3:30pm, one of the most talented designers in India came forward to showcase her designs- (Big announcement: Kareen Kapoor launches her lip collection in collaboration with Lakme https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm8KJYyBZ75/?hl=en&taken-by=lakmefashionwk ) 8) Ritu Kumar Design and heritage in India is a product of skills and wisdom passed down the generations. Ritu Kumar has always welcomed this heritage. Label Ritu Kumar’s theme for W/F’18 is ‘Native Spirit’ – an ode to nature and the great outdoors. It blends elements of tribal art from Native American Inca’s with the romance of the wild-west. The collection features an earthy color palette and introduces rustic charm through modern details. (Psst, do you want the best fashion advices from the experts? https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm8Qp_UBO_c/?hl=en&taken-by=lakmefashionwk ) Before we move on, let’s take a look at today’s highlisghts so far https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm8TGtihOEs/?hl=en&taken-by=lakmefashionwk 9) ‘Samurai’ by Siddhesh Chauhan   He is immensely inspired by architecture, music, sentiments and traditional diversity which en routes him to create contemporary designs for the new age man. He strongly believes in the immortality of art and design plus notes that an exceptional design is the one which influences the subject in whatever way possible. ‘Samurai’ showcases a contemporary take on the Samurai with surface ornamentation techniques and asymmetrical silhouettes. “One cannot abide without the other. The new and mysterious can only be reborn when the old shackles are torn. A New you is born every day. Everything on a larger scale is design, Contradictions are real and so Balance Is The Key.” 10) Disha Patil Disha Patil pays homage to the art of creation by invoking Tvastr – the Hindu artisan deity and the physical form of creativity through heirloom pieces. Her pret line is making waves across India due to its great finish, excellent cuts, exquisite embellishment and embroidery. Her creations are always an ideal choice for festive and wedding occasions. Be it a fabulous lehenga for engagement or an inspiring gown for your reception, Disha Patil collections is here to make you feel fabulous and glamorous for all your special events. 11)  Mishru Mishru’s W/F’18 collection ‘Supernova’ that juxtaposes power dressing (think: strong capes and blazers) with unabashed femininity at Lakmé Fashion Week W/F’18. 12) aLL Primero by Narendra Kumar presents ‘Never Hyde’ ‘Never Hyde’, a collaboration between designer Narendra Kumar and India’s leading Plus Size Store aLL Primero empowers men and women of all sizes. The collection at Lakmé Fashion Week showcased leisurewear, day and evening wear in striking silhouettes and comfortable fabrics. What a great thought! All designers must try and cater to the different possibilities in the crowd, not just stick to the hourglass shapes. This is such an inspiration in this

It’s already the 4th day of the LFW! It’s so hard to keep up with all the trends at this pace. Grab a drink while we take you through the 4th day of LFW and give you a glimpse of what’s going to be in style in the coming days. 1) Half Full Curve ‘Natsukashii’, Half Full Curve’s W/F’18 collection, is inspired by traditional Japanese textiles. Japanese style is very iconic, and their costumes are all about motifs and floral patterns. Half full curve transforms these into intricate, detailed embroidery. This shows the designer sisters, Rixi Bhatia and Tinka Bhatia’s keen eye for detail. Rixi follows the ‘art meets fashion’ ideology, and Tinka follows her instincts. The muse for their designs is a curvy women.  #youaresomuchmorethananumber 2) Saaksha & Kinni The designers at Lakmé Fashion Week paid homage to the woman reveling in Raas with bold colors, playful prints, original embroideries, and a whole lot of fun. This collection was vibrant and interesting to look at. They take inspiration from the past and create the present. Shruti Hassan walked the ramp for Saaksha and Kinni’s collection in a beautiful flowy garment that will definitely make some noise. 3) Vineet Rahul Vineet Rahul, a designer who is design sensitive, uses traditional aesthetics from all across India. He presented in the LFW W/F’18 collection bringing alive nature when it blooms and romances in the darkness of night through intricate motifs and details. The way he depict the phases of the moon and the flower blossom was really inspirational to us. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm5opCJhMM7/?hl=en&taken-by=lakmefashionwk Highlights from the first show of Day 4, featuring Half Full Curve, Saaksha & Kinni and Vineet Rahul’s W/F’18 collections. 4) Anushree Reddy A designer that completed her MBA and by chance joined a magazine company where she ended up finding her passion – fashion. Now, she’s become an icon for the youth and no wedding is complete without the bride wearing her lehenga for the sangeeth ceremony. Her collection, ‘Sitara’, for the LFW W/F’18 consists a fusion of romanticism and feminism. It showcases soft and sheer fabrics in a sensual color palette. Delicate hand-crafted applique and hand-dyed beads add to the fantasy and luxury of the collection. Malaika Arora Khan walked the ramp for Anushree in one of her stunning designs. 5) Sonam and Paras Modi SVA coutre, a label by Sonam and Paras Modi. SVA meaning ‘soul’ in Sanskrit is the labor of love. An ode to richness and glory, this season SVA by Sonam and Paras Modi creates tousled medley of fluidity and a glittering blend of motifs that are perfectly juxtaposed with a strong element of structure. Deep shades of burgundy, beige and blacks are brought into focus this season. This collection got everyone is awe, thus, receiving a great applause. Nushrat Bharucha struted down the ramp for SVA couture. 6) Yogesh Chaudhary Surendri by Yogesh Chaudhary’s W/F18 collection titled ‘Rangoli’ is a colourful ode to the women of the world. As the name rangoli suggests, it is an Indian tradition. The designer here again is trying to reach the global market by using Indian textiles. His collection spelled style at every turn and corner combined with aesthetic design elements to give you a sense of belonging to the ‘fun’ world of fashion. 7) Payal Singhal Payal Singhal’s ‘The Show Stopping Bride’ collection presented by Lakmé Salon takes inspiration from the art of tapestry through the Renaissance period with Persian influences. Focusing on the blend of East meets West, the result is an amalgamation of thread-work with zardozi, applique and bead-work with gray embroidery accented with tassels and edging. The to-be-mother, Neha Dhupia, and Angad Bedi bring their A-game to the runway for Payal Singhal’s W/F’18 collection presented by Lakmé Salon. From 4:30pm to 5:00pm the show presented, a glimpse at the striking collections by @ruceru.kolkata, @label_etika, @sammohidesign and @sita_mikhail at Studio, presented by @6degreeplatform at Lakmé Fashion Week W/F18 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm6JzAdhWBz/?hl=en&taken-by=lakmefashionwk 8) Etika 6 Degree presented label Etika’s W/F18 Collection Blue City Tales’.  6 Degree is a brand management company that conceptualizes shoots and creates an image that is unique. 9) Ruceru Inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s timeless Bengali dance drama “Chitrangada”, Ruceru’s W/F’18 collection at 6 Degree Studio, ‘A proper women’ portrays femininity with an amalgamation of the idea of warrior princess. Bipashu Basu walked the ramp in Ruceru’s stunning lehenga with a blouse design that is going to set a trend in the coming days. 10) Moksha & Hiral 6 Degree presented Sammohi by Moksha & Hiral’s W/F’18 Collection that focused more on light shades of pink and the whole collection was very subtle yet striking. Diya Mirza walked the ramp in a stunning lehenga as a showstopper. 11) Sita Mikhail Watch out for smart cuts, solid shades and delicate details in Sita Mikhail’s ‘Mirror Tells a Tale’ at Lakmé Fashion Week Studio, presented by 6 Degree. She filled the stage with awesomeness and fresh designs. It was a great collection that emphasized more on the work of garments. One of the garments was worn by Neha Sharma that took everyone’s breath away. 12) Kunal Rawal Kunal Rawal’s W/F’18 collection draws inspiration from the idea of ‘Perspective’. It is visualized as a mirror of chaos that can have numerous unique points of views. The collection at Lakmé Fashion Week showcases an anti-trend approach and multi-functional designs. Varun Dhawan turns show stopper for Kunwal Rawal’s W/F18 collection at Lakmé Fashion Week. All your favorite stars put their best foot forward for Kunal Rawal’s W/F18 collection at Lakme Fashion Week. Here’s a look.         https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm563jGB1mV/?hl=en&taken-by=lakmefashionwk lakmefashionwk Day 4 saw @karanjohar attend @kunalrawaldstress’s W/F’18 showcase at Lakmé Fashion Week. Here is what he had to say about the collection. 13) Pankaj & Nidhi Nokia 6.1 Plus inspires Pankaj & Nidhi’s W/F’18 collection which explores the coming together of the hand-made and the machine-made garments in the creation of exquisite couture. Kangana turns heads as she walks the ramp in a blue dress that has dreamy black

Lakme fashion week is an event where the designers showcase their designs for every season. No fashion enthusiast ever walks away without drawing inspiration from the LFW. This year LWF presents Winter/Festive 2018 a thrilling event which is a mix of established and emerging designers. This year the LFW took an initiation of giving a chance to the upcoming designers to showcase their talent. The event is scheduled to happen at St. Regis, Mumbai, from the 22nd of August to 26th August, 2018. Here is a glimpse of third day. The show sparked with the runway that included skillful and the upcoming designers like: 1)  Two point Two by Anvitha The siblings Huma kureshi and Sakeb saleem were the showstopper for her. Since kimono is essentially a gender garment and the whole brand is about gender clothing and not categorizing a men’s wear or women’s wear. She went back to the most typical garment and modernized it in a sportive way and took certain details like to make it modern. 2) Mohammed Mazar The collection of him was all about the Rafugar which is helping the community who really are in need. His main intenion is to support the rafugar community and provide an employment to them. His collection showcases lots of rafugar in red, black and white color palette where he added embroidery to make them look more elegant 3) Twin Queen by Armaan Randhawa He dedicated his collection to the British designer. His collection is about the boxy clothes which have bomber jacket inside, sweat pants, sweat shirts on which he included all the minimal things with subtle embroidery on them. The idea behind the embroidery is to stay unique which was created on kaka and then put onto jackets. 4) The platform by Smart water featuring Poochki, Shanti and Kanika Goyal Soha ali khan walked as a showstopper for three designer’s collection, in which one of them was beautiful tusser silk skirt by Shanti, organza top by Poochki and the jacket by Kanika. They were all inspired by clouds because it uses the whole evaporation process and still make smart water. Kanika Goyal collection was all about the edgy silhouettes accented with graphic art which was inspired by clouds. Sakshi and Swasti shah presented Shanti collection which was ‘Megh-Malhar’ crafted from discarded fabrics. The motifs and designs are fused to imitate the texture and variance of clouds which are all set in a dark intense mood bringing forth Megh-Malhar. The Poochik’s was presented by Ishanee and Anirudh where the inspiration is from a poem black cloud which talks about impending doom. GENDER BENDER The pot plants human collection, as a part of the gender-bender show, comprises of easy separates and coordinates that are not driven by gender norms. Annam’s collection as a part of gender bender show was inspired by Behrupiya an impressionist in the traditional performing arts of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. Bobo Calcutta presented Ludicrous Legacy a celebration of the ludicrous legacies that people leave behind at the combinations in gender bender. 5) Savitri by Gaurang Shah     Gaurang gives ode to the super star of the south Indian film industry Savitri. His collection was more of banaras sarees in different colors which were draped perfectly and represents the great actress. The collection also sees the return of the nostalgic charm with a revival of the south Indian silks and textiles. 6) Heroine of the opera by Karthikeya The hereof opera emulates an old world nostalgia interspersed with the powerful theatrics of the European opera culture in late 170’s through the grand silhouettes, luxury fabric and deep hues. 7) Shift and Arpitha Mehta by Caprese girl Her collection is a fusion fun which is a modern take on Indian saree. Caprese resonates with a younger girl and the styles were very young which makes modern outfits for younger girls. The gorgeous Karishma Kapoor walked for caprese in a black classy outfit which is a modern take on Indian saree. Her collection is easy breezy vibes to silhouettes which captured the attitude of Caprese effortlessly. 8) Millennial Maharani by Nachiket Barve The designers collection is all about the millennial maharani inspired by life. He is even more inspired by the clashes of history along with what the present offers. Jahnavi Kapoor walked for him where she wore the best of fashion which is light weight and comfortable and even modern. His collection is about the comfortable traditional wear with wonderful embroidery detailing on them 9) Amit Agarwal Dishapatani and Shahid Kapoor were the showstopper for Amit Agarwal whose creations are creative, innovative and always believe in experimenting. In collaboration with NEXA Amit Agarwal gave a perfect finishing, sexy and smart collections. The collection he made for both men and women were mind-blowing, edgy and larger than life. He gave a stretchy vibe to the garments and very light weight even they look like heavy. The garments were made by recycled plastic which is a great initiative. THE CELEB OOTD’S:           Please stay tuned to our website for details of the other 2 days of LFW and more such fashion updates! #LakmeFashionWeek #ShadesOfADiva #LFWwf18 #5DaysOfFashion #lakmefashionweekwinterfestive #wf18 #designerwear #fashion #fashionshow #indiandesigners #gooderthindia #nexaspotlight kimono#twin queen#rafugar#clouds #legend#savitri #nokia6plus# modern take #indian sarees #heroine of opera#textiles #garment #millennial maharani#handmade #fusion fun#embroidery #strechy #recycled plastic# smart#style #spotlight

Painted in the color of sustainability, Day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week saw a varied variety of ensembles crafted reflecting elegance and ethical ideology, here is a glimpse of the collections that graced #allinclusive trend setting ramp. KVIC Khadi and Village Industries Commission showcased ensembles themed around #khadigoeschic by revamping the humble fabric through three different collections by – Jewellyn Alvares, BUNA, Lars Andersson. A) Jewelleyn Alvares Jewellyn Alvares’ collection Converge showcased modern silhouettes on the canvas of khadi fabric. The pieces were crafted using khadi fabric of different weight and count, through elegant pieces like tunics, pants, shirts, jackets and coats. The signature lines and stripes seen throughout the collection was Inspired by Laura M Knight’s poem – I love a winding road, and has been crafted to enhance the uneven texture of the khadi fabric. B) BUNA Inspired by the Japanese Concept of Wabi Sabi BUNA’s Collection ‘Time Whisperer’ showcased the imperfections in beauty through the ensembles made using finest weights of Khadi having block prints of delicate detailing of flora and fauna with shadowy placement, to symbolize the ephemeral nature of fashion printed in Bagru of Rajasthan, and embellished with intricate thread work done by the community of Mehraurli women from Delhi. C) Lars Andersson A #Khadi Love Story by Lars Andersson is a collection that amalgamates aesthetics and tactility in luxury. Curated using the age old skill of hand knitting, the relaxed silhouettes made from the finest Italian and Japanese yarns exude elegance in simplicity. D) The Third Floor Clothing Saloni Sakaria of Third Floor Clothing, showcased her collection – Khadi: A timeless fabric, curated by the amalgamation of delicate khadi silk with the textured khadi cotton. The collection showcases a variety of jewel toned hues in an earthy palette, in deceptive silhouettes which melt the Indian aesthetic with a contemporary tinge. KOTA Women Weavers Craftmark presents a collaborative line by KA-SHA and the KOTA Women Weavers, which reflects the amalgamation of multiple characters. The ensembles are multi-layered pieces colored with hues of indigo, rust, tan and white and embellished with contrasting tassels. RmKV Silks X Sunita Shanker RmKV in collaboration with Sunita Shanker showcased their collection –Evolution of Kanjeevaram. The collection evoked a sense of culture and origin through the ensembles, which consists of layered co-ordinate sarees teamed with modern silhouettes like capes and jackets. Even worn over dresses and skirt. The beautiful Sushmita Sen was the show stopper for the collection and a special performance by Narthaki Nataraj Nataraj, a renowned transgender Bharatanatyam dancer from Tamil Nadu. Vriksh by Gunjan Jain Vriksh by Gunjan Jain is an elegant collection of handwoven khadi textured sarees, showcased in experimental drapes complimented with work wear blouses. Inspired by the Yogini cult of Odisha, the collection celebrates womanhood through contemporary designs made in soft tussar silk fabric, ornamented with Jala and Ikat techniques. Rasika Duggal, the showstopper for this collection ended the show with a classic tussar silk saree. DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION PRESENTS: #ArtisansOfDigitalAge This series of collection showcased by the DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION throws light on the digital intervention programs they’ve employed in clusters of artisans living in remote villages, in order to improve their creative way of living. The following are the collections presented in collaboration with digital artisans and designers. INDIGENE X BARAPALI & NUAPATNA Indigene x Barpali & Nuapatna’s W/F’18 collection consisted of silk and cotton silk ikat textiles crafted with Indo-western silhouettes. The collection consisted of kurtas, jackets and tapered pants. NAUSHAD ALI X MUSIRI Naushad x Musiri’s W/F’18 collection showcased handwoven cotton/silk stripes, checks and Ikat textiles in relaxed silhouettes and multi layered ensembles. THREE BY PALLAVI DHYANI X BARABANKI The Digital Empowerment Foundation collaboration with Three by Pallavi Dhyani x Barabanki’s showcase of cotton gamcha textiles designed in contemporary silhouettes and modern colors. EKA EKA’s collection embodies the raw beauty of natural fibers through its ensembles. The pieces have stripes, checks, borders and hand block prints developed specifically for the winter. Rajesh Pratap Singh #plantpositive Tencel™ and Rajesh Pratap Singh’s #PlanetPositive collection amalgamates indigenous crafts of Chanderi, Banarasi, Jamdani and Hand Block Prints with the strength of the world’s most ecological fibers. The collection is a first time ethnic collection for the label and has pieces for both men’s wear and women’s wear. Rajkumar Rao sported an elegant ensemble as the showstopper for this collection. Red Carpet @ LFW DRIVING CIRCULAR ECONOMY WITH FASHION FOR EARTH ‘Fashion For Earth’, an Eco-sustainability initiative by R|Elan™, launched a special project in collaboration with the UN Environment on #SustainableFashionDay at LFW. This project talks about – MAKE – USE –RECYCLE, where fashion is moving towards being a zero-waste industry with the first step taken by the Reliance to replace the very raw materials used to create polyester fiber. This initiative is to create fashion with a conscience. Link to Video: https://www.facebook.com/LakmeFashionWk/videos/312453272844168/ #LFWwf18 #5DaysofFashion #MakeFashionGood #allinclusive #khadigoeschic #planetpositive  #CircularFashion #MakeUseRecycle #LakmeFashionWeek #ShadesOfADiva #LFWwf18 #5DaysOfFashion #lakmefashionweekwinterfestive #wf18 #desihnerwear #fashion #fashionshow #indiandesigners #gooderthindia #nexaspotlight #johnnieWalkeratLFW #drinkresponsinly #ELLEgraduates #nokia6plus #indianculture #textiles #garment #dragqueen #handmade #embroidery #trendsetter #style #spotlight

Lakme Fashion Week is an event that has been creating fashion standards from 18 years. No fashion enthusiast ever walks away without drawing inspiration from the LFW. This year LWF presents Winter/Festive 2018 with #GenNext and an exciting mix of established and emerging designers. The event took place at St. Regis, Mumbai, from the 22nd of August to 26th August, 2018. Let’s take a look at how fiery and passionate then first day was! GEN NEXT The show kick-started with the Gen Next runway that included talented designers like: 1)  Anurag Gupta His work represents metamorphic change through silhouette, change of form, color, motif, fabric, and dyes. As his slogan rightly says, “Not just a label”, his work justifies this. The most unique part about his work is the way he implements embroidery. 2) Jajaabor by Kanika Sachdev Kanika Sachdev specializes in making garments that tell a story, a story about travels. Jajaabor, her label, in Assamese means ‘nomad’. She picks up pieces of stories from all around the world and puts it into her garments to lift up the nomadic spirits and break the barriers created by divisive human constraints. 3) Yavi by Yadvi Agarwal At the core of Yavï, lies Yadvi’s uncompromising belief of eluding repetition, and of creating something brand new. She believes in creating something that doesn’t already exist, a habit she inculcated as a student at the NID. While redefining traditional textile practices in a contemporary aesthetic perspective is something that the label embraces. Its unique selling point lies in the impressionism inspired prints. 4) AUR by Ajay Kumar Singh He brings his imagination to life through graphics in digital prints. The kind of work he brings out in his garments seems very surreal. 5) Studio SWGT by Sweta Gupta Her collection contributes to LFW stories, anecdotes, people’s uniqueness and epics of the Himalayan soil. SWGT’s philosophy stems from the conversations with the self, interaction of the self with its surroundings, and enabling balance within the landscapes of creativity and inspiration. Aesthetic expressions of a designer with the artistic skills are communicated in the form of indigenous techniques and abstract fabric stories. URVASHI JONEJA She uses refracted light as her source of colors for designing garments. Urvashi spent about four years working in design, merchandising and brand management with the brands Diesel, Timberland, Amy Butler, Ralph Lauren, and Versace, in both, New York and India, before launching her eponymous label “URVASHI JONEJA” in 2012. COLLECTION 12 by SHEWTA KAPUR ‘Collection ‘12’ is focused on views seen on road such as the clouds, hues of nature, etc,. Her brand, 431-88, embraces sensuality of women, adding a sporty look to it. CHOLA’S ‘BYE FELICIA’ Drag queens are usually males who dress in women’s clothing and often act with exaggerated femininity for the purpose of entertainment. Often, they exaggerate characteristics like make-up and eyelashes for dramatic, comedic or satirical effect. This is a genre of fashion that isn’t explored much in India. But Sanjay and Shammy, designers of Chola, expresses Drag Queens as a source of creativity outlet. They use tones of grey and spread a message that one has to come out be themselves. AMRICH This designer focuses on creating traditional garments and giving it a contemporary look using natural fabrics like khadi, silk and silk blends. VRISA BY RAHUL N SHIKHA The designers are enthusiasts of effortless fashion and comfortable styles. They emphasize on ‘Bagh-e-gul’, and believe in embracing confidence of the person wearing their garment. Their garments are made out of textiles and age-old craft of India, as an initiative to improvise the culture. UNTITLED CO. This is a collection of separates, handwoven in silk organza and cotton, accented with stand-out textile art and delicate embroidery. The highlight of this collection is that embroidery is tried and experimented with new fabric combinations. DIVYA SETH ‘Shizen’ in Japanese means nature. The silhouettes are a combination of the Indian ‘kurta’ and the Japanese ‘kimono.’ The collection is a desire to bridge Indian craft and Japanese aesthetics. STUDIO METALLURGY This collection is created with a motive to achieve the professional finishing given by industrial machines. Studio Metallurgy wants to give precision and accuracy to their garments. Also, she loves to explore unconventional materials, and enhance individuality and creativity. AM:PM BY ANKUR AND PRIYANKA MODI The collection mixes folklore with urban legends, ethnic inspiration with floating fabrics, and an unexpected combination of styles in a color palette reminiscent of deep desert hues and forest greens. Increasingly known for their eloquent designs which represent impeccable style and uber-femininity, they are self-confessed worshipers of quality. Their style speaks of soft grace, confident subtlety & inherited class. ABRAHAM & THAKORE Each of their collection continues the exploration of developing a modern design voice, while simultaneously drawing on the rich traditional vocabulary of the Indian design and craft. They believe that luxury means producing limited quantity of garments in a good fit as opposed to mass production. ANTAR AGNI W/F’18 collection showcased smart cuts, relaxed silhouettes and nuanced details in muted tones on Day 1 at the Lakmé Fashion Week. Antar – Agni is a perspective, one that focuses on two extremes, to break away and yet embrace the mundane. The perspective is based on the restless curiosity to explore human nature through aesthetics and clothing. THE MINIATURIST BY GOOD EARTH Good Earth’s first ever fashion showcase for their slow fashion clothing line Sustain, at the Good Earth Store, Raghuvanshi Mills. Day 1 of the LFW had a great ending with Sustain–Good Earth’s clothing line. Their W/F’18 collection “The Miniaturist” presented at Lakmé Fashion Week spotlights an embroidery finish and other traditional techniques that use appliqué through 27 unique creations. THE CELEB OOTD’S: Sherry Shroff was killing it on day 1 of the LFW event in her basic high-waist denim and tank top layered up with a kimono. Next up, we have Ahana Kumara bringing back the print on print fabric in a more dramatic and in an even better style. Inclusivity in