Lakme Fashion Week Spring 2010: Day Four


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Paromita Bannerjee Spring 2010, Lakme Fashion Week

“Safed Rang” by Paromita Banerjee was a collection that though had some pieces in color, predominantly was one of neutrals like white and off-white with some color used intermittently mostly as an accent on these garments. It was hard to miss the leaf motif which was used across the collection in quite a varied manner but what really scored points with me were the handloom fabrics and the pairing of the ‘sheer’ with the ‘solids’ which made for some interesting textures. The angarkha kurta and the white dress with the beautiful vest absolutely stood out. A very wearable collection.

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Swapnil Shinde Spring 2010, Lakme Fashion Week

Swapnil’s collection had a lot of color and a lot of varied silhouettes, from edgy skirts, severe jackets to almost Grecian dresses, from evening-wear to more casual attire. It was an interesting mix alright! The organzas, satins and chiffons were draped to the T and certainly weren’t for any wallflowers. Though not particularly fond of the ombre striped gowns, the more edgier pieces (like the one with white stone and sequin work) did stand out for all the right reasons. We predict seeing a lot of this collection on the red carpet.

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Vikram Phadnis Spring 2010, Lakme Fashion Week

Vikram Phadnis was among the designers who showed ‘Bridal Collections’ during the Lakme Fashion Week. It was a collection made of usual suspects when it comes to bridal trousseau… heavy zardozi work, crystals, ornate borders and intricate embroidery. For all the bright colors used and their eclectic pairing, it still seemed so dull. The terribly busy runway with the carpet while adding to the ambience, did absolutely nothing for the clothes. It only took away the shine from ’em. While we liked the saris and some of the lehengas, it wasn’t a collection that had us all excited. I still blame the runway… so damn distracting.

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Vivek Kumar Spring 2010, Lakme Fashion Week

Lot of metallic accents, a neutral palette and some interesting silhouettes are what made up Vivek Kumar’s collection. The more abstract of the pieces were definitely arresting while some others were just humdrum. It seemed like the collection was split right down to the middle, one half was really inspired and the rest… well.

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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In Threes


We may not like these strapless Nishka Lulla dresses much but amongst the three we do have a slight predilection for Dia’s version. You?

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Left: Dia Mirza For Nishka Lulla at LFW
Center: Genelia D’Souza at Nishka Lulla Show at LFW
Right: Amisha Patel at Nishka Lulla’s Collection Preview at Fuel

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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In Hervé Léger


At the relaunch of BMB gallery, Ms. Birla was spotted in a Hervé Léger dress. From what we see, we quite like.

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Left: Avanti Birla at BMB Gallery Event
Right: Hervé Léger Rainbow Airbrush Dress

Photo Credit: Vogue India

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In Lanvin


Spotted at the GQ Men of The Year Awards, Anu Mirchandani (Nandita Mahtani’s sister) in a Lanvin dress seen also on Maggie Gyllenhaal in a gown version (see here). I heart this dress but the hair was a big letdown for me. It was neither a neat pulled back look nor a messy enough one. How can anyone not go the whole nine yards when wearing such a fab outfit.

Update: Thanks ‘ko’ for the ID.

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Left: Lanvin, Spring 2009
Right: Anu Mirchandani at GQ Men Of The Year Awards

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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Bag Spotting


Speaking strictly of bags considering the outfits aren’t much to write home about, we’ve got to say between the Gucci and the Valentino, we much prefer the Gucci. The Valentino Couture Braided Tote just doesn’t appeal to us much, give us a Maison or a Histoire any day!

P.S: She is carrying the Couture bag in patent leather but the pic below of the bag is of one in leather. Just to avoid any confusion. 😛

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Reena Wadhwa
Left: At Muse
Right: At Lakme Fashion Week


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Left: Gucci Pelham Large Leather Shoulder Tote
Right: Valentino Couture Braided Tote

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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