Lakme Fashion Week Spring 2010: Day Four


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Anupama Dayal Spring 2010, Lakme Fashion Week

Anupama Dayal’s collection “Joie” was joyful indeed with all the colors that she used….electric blue, cobalt, light green, chocolate brown, red and oranges in fabrics like silks, voiles, tissues and satins. There were some playful dresses, colorful tunics and interesting prints. The ones that stood out for me though were the colorful embellished dresses.

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Gauri And Nainika Spring 2010, Lakme Fashion Week

A pinch of Giambattista Valli, a bit of Dolce & Gabanna and smattering of Valentino is what immediately came to mind when I saw this latest offering from Gauri and Nainika. Sticking to their niche, the ladies served up more evening-wear albeit with shorter hemlines and more corseted silhouettes in a palette that comprised solely of red, black and white. The bows and roses were dramatic and the gowns and their styling begged to be tagged ‘old-world’ with that unmistakable vintage charm…all of which that I would’ve whole-heartedly appreciated had I been blind to the International runways. It’s a losing battle I know because it’s only a matter of time before we see these gowns on the red carpet and on many, many tinsel town ladies.

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Mandira Wirk Spring 2010, Lakme Fashion Week

Mandira Wirk’s collection called “Humble Luxe” had a color palette of light browns, faded rust and fabrics like linen, silk and jersey and the pieces seemed very summery and easy. She quite liberally used ‘zippers’ in her clothes that just weren’t functional but also added visual interest to the clothes, quite on the trend! We are thankful that the collection wasn’t just about draped dresses because while they look interesting for about a minute, they get ‘tired’ mighty quick. The sheer tea-stained dresses with smudged coral/rust print had me looking forward to Spring. Even if it has to be the next one.

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Rehane Spring 2010, Lakme Fashion Week

Rehane’s collection was, and I hate myself for using the word, ‘cute’. Girly-girl dresses, shorts, feminine tops in fabrics like silk, organza and chiffon and colors like yellow, cream and red all made up her collection. The use of rose motif was interesting, am glad she didn’t overwhelm the garments with all that print and embroidery. A collection that was definitely sweet without being sickly so.

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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Hermès Lovin’


We’ll be the first to admit that our first ever Hermès will probably be a Birkin. We say probably only because it is NEVER going to happen or more like our better halves will never let it happen :(. But, our woes aside, it was refreshing to see Sridevi go a different route and get herself a So Kelly shoulder bag instead of the regular Kelly/Birkin that everyone else begins an Hermes collection with. Except, she just didn’t stop there. What’s a bag without a classic Hermès scarf and a pair of pumps to match. 😛

At some level, yes it is a bit much, but she does look good, doesn’t she?

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Left: Sridevi at IMC Women Entrepreneurs Exhibition
Top Right: Hermès So Kelly Bag, Fall 2008
Below Right: Hermès Sandals

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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Shilpa Shetty In Harper’s Bazaar India: Decoded


Shilpa Shetty graces the October issue of Harpers Bazaar wearing two designs from Dior’s Fall 2009 collection (which drew inspiration heavily from India) as well as one from the Resort 2010 and the Spring 2009 Couture one. The Fall 2009 collection was a favorite of ours because of the exquisite beading on each and every design, especially the pink one. Hopefully, Harper’s also captured a full-length pic of Ms. Shetty in it.

Catch more of her Here.

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Christian Dior, Resort 2010


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Christian Dior, Fall 2009


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Christian Dior, Fall 2009

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Christian Dior Couture, Spring 2009

Photo Credit: India Today, Style

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Ditto


Who do you think wore this dress better, Anushka who kept her look rather simple or Queenie who added some bling and a belt to her’s…?

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Left: Anushka Sharma At IIFA Macau, Jun 09
Right: Queenie Dhody At LFW Closing Bash, Sept 09

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani, Times Of India

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Making A Statement


Twinkle sure likes her statement necklaces lately, doesn’t she?

While I love (love, love, love) the necklace by itself, this dress/look of hers didn’t really need it. Navy works like a charm with those tan accessories and Ms. Khanna looks goood.

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Twinkle Khanna At ‘Araish’

Photo Credit: Viral Bhayani

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