Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort - Day 2 Part 1

AARTI VIJAY GUPTA’S “INDIAN MINIATURES” COLLECTION CREATED A MAXIMUM STYLISH IMPACT AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 13^th March 2014: Known for her unusual variety of prints for several seasons starting with doodles, then moving onto legendary heroes and Indian heritage followed by musical instruments and animals, Aarti Vijay Gupta’s collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 was a “Indian Miniatures” story that created maximum impact on the ramp. Inspired by the paintings from 16-19 centuries there were portraits, court scenes, flora and fauna which were all cleverly juxtaposed to create a visual story of those eras.

Arti Vijay Gupta

Style detailing was interesting with keyhole halter peplum blouses, waisted frocks, long lean tubes, asymmetric mini smocks, tailored sheath with short sleeves and cholis with flat collars.

Arti Vijay Gupta

When women want to make an artistic statement with their fashion, then Aarti Vijay Gupta’s stylish “Indian Miniatures” will achieve it.

SHIKHA GROVER AND VINITA ADHIKARI PRESENTED AN INNOVATIVE BEEHIVE OF STYLISH CREATIONS AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Taking a cue from nature, the designing duo Shikha Grover and Vinita Adhikari presented an exciting collection called “Beehive Yourself” for their label “Ilk” at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. 

ILK by Shikha and Vinita

A black and white bee print buzzed all over sexy shorts, loose jacket and midriff revealing blouse. A two tone sari – with black net and dusty pink mesh had the floral motifs sprinkled on the pallav while the ornate raglan sleeves and back of the black choli were in total contrast. 

ILK by Shikha and Vinita

PREM AND KHUSHBOO’S ODE TO THE COLOUR BLUE WAS A SCINTILLATING COLLECTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Prem and Khushboo visualised for their label “Khem” a collection that brought the colour blue to the forefront at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. Called “Dreams in Prussian Blue”, the duo’s collection was a sensuous evening wear line of cocktail tunics and floor kissing dresses. 

Khem

Stopping the show was Rakul Preet Singh star of the latest movie “Yaariyan” who looked ravishing in a shaded white/blue tulle gown with embroidered bodice.

Khem

Softly moulded sheaths were highlighted by cascading motifs on bodices and skirts. Chandelier pleated sleeves added a new dimension to slim dresses, geometric tops were patched/layered and a velvet petal dress was a stunning addition. 

PALLAVI SINGHEE PRESENTED A POETIC COLLECTION OF FEMININE CREATIONS AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Since 2007 Pallavi Singhee’s label “Verb” has been a hot selling women’s wear brand. At Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014, the designer presented her collection called “Poetic” which was a stylish blend of sharp tailoring and clean lines aimed at the modern jet setting women. 

Verb

Washed out shades of beige, off-white, claret and grey had large doses of black for fabrics that ranged from mul and chiffon to tulle, voile, satin and lace. Pallavi paid attention to detailing as she added appliqués, French knots, pearls and ribbing to highlight the garments

Verb

When it came to the silhouettes, they were structured constructions that revealed some interesting quaint drapes and shapes. The overall look of the collection was very fragile, feminine, romantically vintage and somewhat whimsical in nature. 

SAILEX PRESENTED AN EXTRAORDINARY LINE  OF STYLISH WOMEN’S WEAR AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014

Mumbai, 13^th March 2014: Bringing to the forefront of fashion at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014, Sailex presented a stunning line of stylish women’s wear that fitted in perfectly with the rising mercury.The theme was the subtle transition of the undercurrents of the inner tectonic shifts appearing as light ripples on the surface which Sailex cleverly translated as shibori for a major part of the show.

Dividing his collection into colour stories starting with cream, grey and then Graphite, grey orange and salmon orange; Sailex unleashed high octane evening wear, impeccably tailored with distinct style directions. The fabrics were 100 percent pure silk, crepe, georgette, flat chiffon, organza and satin. Tuxedos with swallow tail shirt, pencil skirts, pea coats, cape and T-shirt dresses, oversized maxi ensembles, calf length creations, crepe jumpsuits, tuxedo playsuit with satin dungarees were amazing construction statements.

But where Sailex scored was on the innovation quotient when he took embellishments to a different level. Selecting the humble hook eye and snap buttons from his sewing box, he turned them into unbelievable motifs that were used ingeniously to add glitter to the garments.

The two saris were an offering to the ethnic wearer with mother-of- pearl embellishments in crepe georgette with shibori pallav worn with stretch satin blouse. Another graphite crepe sari with a satin shibori pallav had snap button décor. Utterly feminine, beautifully crafted, each entry was well conceived for a long lasting impact on the wearer as well as the viewer.

When a woman wants to make a fashion transition from casual to ultra formal creations, Sailex has fashion directions of extraordinary elegance and beauty.

Sailex

Sailex

Sailex

PAYAL SINGHAL’S MOROCCAN FASHION SOIRÉE WAS A TANTALIZING COLLECTION AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMR/RESORT 2014

Inspired by French Moroccan culture and architecture, the collection called “Lady Sahara” by Payal Singhal was homage to Marrakech and the beauty of Islamic culture at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014. 

Luxurious tulle, mul, brocade, stylish linen and silk in soft shades of sand, grey, rose and cerulean blue along with intricate patterns of Moroccan filigree work were reflected in the beaten silver, gold and salmon ‘kora’ and graphic prints. Simple, stylish yet unique silhouettes were the highlight of the show, as the serene but beautiful garments glided down the ramp on stately models.

Interesting fashion directions given by Payal were cut-outs on shoulders, shirt tail, translucent hemlines that swished around the models’ legs, the elegant elbow length sleeves and the print-on-print story which is so popular for Summer/Resort 2014

Scene stealers were the Sahara print jumpsuit with organza overlay skirt, churidar-skirts which were teamed with cholis, cut-out shoulders, ankle length linen shirt dress, raised hem, tulle kurta and the ghagra-sharara pants. The use of embroidery was unconventional as geometrics, shrub and stone tulle ogee techniques added to the glamour and glitter of the outfits.

Stopping the show was Bollywood beauty Neha Dhupia in a black linen sleeveless long shift layered with a stone square cutwork tulle half wrap skirt.

Payal Singhal’s “Lady Sahara” collection made a stunning impact on the ramp, which will surely influence the sartorial preferences of stylish women during the coming summer months.

Payal Singhal

Payal Singhal

Payal Singhal