Designers Line Up Hope and Optimism on Day 3 of Lakmé Fashion Week 2020

Swapna Anumolu’s ‘Mishru’ showcased “The Lost Summer” collection, that aptly alluded to the summer that we missed while being locked indoors in the pandemic. The designer presented a repertoire of silhouettes—pre draped saris, lehenga-cholis, tunics, dresses, corsets, layered capes, palazzos and jackets—in vibrant hues of pink, red and navy blue. There was the occasional softer colours like sky blue and ivory too.

Mishru's "The Lost Summer"

Mishru's "The Lost Summer"

Mishru's "The Lost Summer"

Farah Sanjana’s collection “Reset Restart” carried the positive tone set by Mishru further. The collection comprised peppy, youthful, street style clothes that were adorned with 3D embellishments made from upcycled metallic strips, foil, fabric scraps, etc. keeping in with the overall mood, Farah used a palette of brown, black and white to create joggers, battle jackets, military-style trousers, classic blouses, pre-draped saris and midi skirts.

Farah Sanjana’s “Reset Restart”

Farah Sanjana’s “Reset Restart”

Farah Sanjana’s “Reset Restart”

Farah Sanjana’s “Reset Restart”

Designer duo Monica & Karishma of JADE collaborated with Lakme Salon to launch a collection titled ‘The New School of Brides’. The intricately handcrafted couture collection used vibrant tones such as berries, reds, pink to symbolise joy, excitement, and hopefulness…all the emotions that a bride goes through. Embroidered lehengas, textured skirts, thread-work jackets and quirky blouses gave traditional silhouettes an interesting twist. However, for brides besides clothes there was ample of makeup and hair inspiration.

Jade’s "New School Of Brides"

Jade’s "New School Of Brides"

Jade’s "New School Of Brides"

Amit Aggarwal’s "First Light" was a riot of bright colours and a combination of structured and flowy silhouettes. A range of his signature lehengas and saris represented Amit’s desire to escape to the gossamer freedom that the space offers. He said in the press note that he wanted his clothes to capture the sense of astral beauty. "As we experience the world through the safety of our homes, stars continue to twinkle, and space remains vast and undisturbed. To me, it was fascinating to experience celestial weightlessness come to life through highly technical material and precise karigari,” he said. He used metallic green, violet, and plum with hints of gold to bring alive the colours of the cosmos. The fabric base merged Chanderi and Matka silk with Amit's industrial hand weaving techniques. He used the leheriya technique on clothes to project the imagery of orbiting spirals in space. The entire presentation was a visual treat.

Amit Aggarwal's "First Light”

Amit Aggarwal's "First Light”

Amit Aggarwal's "First Light”

Amit Aggarwal's "First Light”