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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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After walking Swapnil Shinde’s Spring 2010 runway, Urvashi must’ve really fallen in love with the collection and absolutely had to have one of the gowns for herself, well before anyone else… just guessing here! 🙂

Like her look from the party or wish she had worn the gold gown she wore on the runway instead?

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Right: Swapnil Shinde Spring 2010
Centre And Left: Urvashi Sharma At ‘Kanchivaram‘ Success Bash


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Urvashi Sharma For Swapnil Shinde Spring 2010, Lakme Fashion Week

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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A Three-Way Ditto!


Bruna was the latest to wear this Spring 2009 Swapnil Shinde dress seen also on Amrita and Mugdha. Unfortunately, Ms. Abdalah always gave a side profile while posing making it hard for us to put her in the running for, “who wore this dress better?”. Do you have a preference regardless?

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Left: Bruna Abdalah at ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ Press Meet
Center: Amrita Rao at Gitanjali Luxury StyleFest
Right: Mugdha Godse at ‘Fashion’ Success Bash

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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Wearing her favored designer of the moment, Amrita Rao stepped out in a green Swapnil Shinde dress at a recent do. Like?

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Amrita Rao At ‘Life Partner’ Success Bash

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While Amrita Rao wore the runway look ‘as-is’, Amrit changed it up by going with a different top and belt on her show ‘After Hours‘, a move which we much appreciate!

P.S: That’s an Amrapali necklace that Amrit modeled for the photogs while at the store launch.

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Left: Amrit Maghera At Amrapali Store Launch
Right: Swapnil Shinde Spring 09


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Amrit Maghera At Amrapali Store Launch

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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