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Lakme Fashion Week kicks off with panache
in Mumbai
Mumbai: Lakme
Fashion Week kicked off with panache here last evening, with
outfits in red and black dazzling those present at the do.
Weaving together a story of red and black, the designer duo
of Shantanu and Nikhil put up a collection of eye-catching
outfits for men and women. The show opened with a stunning
red halter gown with antique silver chains and medallions
and the outfits that followed did not disappoint either. Sensuous
floor length coats with silver zardosi insets to black sari
drape gowns, the show had a touch of the vibrant Spanish feel
as frills and ruffles appeared on hemlines, dresses and on
the necklines to give a totally flamboyant look to the creations.
The collection was a tribute from the designer duo to influences
that left their imprints on the Indian culture. "We are saluting
the culture that came into India and left a footprint and
using Spanish flaminco, those influences that had once upon
a time come into India. We've given that a little bit of a
tribal look and keeping it still Indian in terms of usage
of embroidery. But, this collection is a collection for women
all over the world," said Nikhil.
Men's wear was
as opulent, as black sherwanis and Jodhpuri jackets were splashed
with ornate prints and red shading with detailing on shoulders
and sleeves. The antique silver chains and necklaces were
strategically placed for both men's and women's garments.
The collection was appreciated by one and all. "Whether it's
casual wear or the top line, I think, it's extraordinary.
They are doing very well I hope they make it in the world
market," said Suneil Shetty, Bollywood actor. Lakme Fashion
Week (LFW), which will be held till October 24, will involve
events like media seminars, business-to-business meetings
and a buyers' forum, apart from the regular fashion shows.
The added attraction this year is the menswear day, wherein
all the designers would showcase only men collection. The
event will also provide a platform for fresh designers who
possess the talent through the Gen Next and Emerging Designer
Category shows. Apart from this, there would be 'Group Accessory
Designer show' where an array of accessories like headgears,
handbags, shoes and ArtStudio, which would be an interpretation
of fashion by 20 renowned artists through their artworks.
Around 75 designers would showcase their collections in this
season of the fashion week. Ten new designers would unveil
their calibre this year. The event comes close on the heels
of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week and Delhi Fashion Week,
which concluded in New Delhi recently.
-Oct 21, 2008
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