Lakmé Fashion Week 2020 Ends on a Festive High

Disha Patil opened Day 4 with her collection tilted “The Labyrinth”. Her lineup of garments included sleek pre-draped saris and lehengas in a monochrome palette of muted blue, grey, pink and ivory. Bead, paillettes and sequins in the same shade as the ensemble were used as surface embellishments which gave the clothes an understated elegance. Actor Diana Penty closed the show dressed in an ivory lehenga-choli.

Diana Penty was the showstopper for Disha Patil

Disha Patil

Masumi Mewawala’s Pink Peacock Couture label’s collection “Adorn” fused vintage European elements into Indian aesthetics. The flouncy capes, gowns, lehengas, structured corsets and coordinated sets in lilac, grey, onion pink, nude, tan, midnight blue and dusky pink made up the collection. There were plenty of options for the bridal trousseau.

Pink Peacock Couture

Pink Peacock Couture

Jayanti reddy paid an ode to red through her collection “Rouge”. She used silk, satin and Chanderi to experiment with traditional lehenga-choli silhouettes and the result was draped skirts paired with cape like blouses and asymmetric robes. There were a smattering of gowns, anarkalis and jackets with exaggerated sleeves too.

Jayanti Reddy

Jayanti Reddy

Designer duo Sukriti and Aakriti presented their Neo-Phulkari collection that highlighted the vibrant embroidery from Punjab. They used the embroidery in different colours on relaxed fit kurtas, duppattas, lehengas that can double up as skirts. There were shararas, jackets and cropped blouses with puff sleeves. Each piece was versatile enough to be styled and worn differently. Actors Radhika Madan and Aparshakti Khurana played muse for the designers.

Sukriti and Aakriti

Actors Radhika Madan and Aparshakti Khurana were the showstoppers for Sukriti and Aakriti.

Ridhi Mehra’s “Reflections” was all about vibrant colours and dazzling mirror work. Inspired by the traditional embroidery of the Kutch region, Riddhi kept the mirror work as the focal point of her collection but combined it with Gota Patti and zari on fabrics like silk, chiffon and organza. Hot pinks, bright reds and yellows were balanced with softer ivory and baby pink in the collection. Anarkalis, saris to jumpsuits, there were abundant options to choose the from.

Ridhi Mehra

Ridhi Mehra

Riddhi Mehra

Kunal Rawal’s “Process” collection offered an array of options for Indian Black Tie events and weddings. The designer used black, grey and off-white to create interesting silhouettes with mock layers and a range of versatile formal separates. Each of the clothes had interesting details like metallic highlights in oxidised tones, intricate embroidery, French knots and thread work. There were sherwanis with angular hemlines, kurta shirts, embroidered bundies, sharply cut jackets, bundgalas, slim-line shirts and narrow trousers. Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Ishaan Khattar brought the show to an end. While Ishaan wore a tailored sherwani, Sonakshi was dressed in a black dress with a thigh high slit and a long jacket.

Kunal Rawal

Kunal Rawal

Aisha Rao used socks waste to create an upcycled collection called “Pastiche” that was inspired by the work of Australian born artist Criss Cannings, who painted lost flora and fauna of his country of birth. She used Indian craft techniques to create occasion wear that could fit into any wardrobe. She offered just the right mix of western and Indian silhouettes—there were saris, sleek tunics, narrow pants, cropped blouses, gowns, skirts and more. Athiya Shetty turned muse for Aisha.

Athiya Shetty closed the show for Aisha Rao.

Aisha Rao

Aisha Rao

Punit Balana’s collection “Muneer” showcased block prints in natural organic dyes from his home sate of Rajasthan. The collection was a mix of Indian and Western silhouettes. There were lehengas, cholis, dupattas, and kurtas well as low-crotch, draped, dhotis, strappy bustier, drawstring batwing blouses and asymmetrical trapeze midi skirts.

Punit Balana

Punit Balana

The grand finale is quite a spectacle every year. This year Rimzim Dadu opened the show by using kinetic art as a backdrop to her collection. The set up comprising specially-programmed kinetic lights created interesting patterns. Her collection included interesting colour combinations and silhouettes in her signature industrial weaves.

Rimzim Dadu

Rimzim Dadu

Rimzim Dadu

Saaksha & Kinni’s collection celebrated the carefree spirit of the gypsy women. They used a melange of colours, prints and patterns to portray the resilience of these women. Tiered skirts, maxi dresses, loose shirts, hot pants, long jackets, wide-leg pants, barrettes and robes made up the collection. Actor Mrunal Thakur was the showstopper at the finale.

Saaksha & Kinni

Saaksha & Kinni

Showstopper Mrunal Thakur in Saaksha & Kinni

Showstopper Mrunal Thakur in Rimzim Dadu