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Top Trends from the Lakme Fashion Week 2015

With the end of the LFW 2015 comes the excitement of discovering what new trends it has produced. After all, you have to justify your next shopping spree some way – upgrading your wardrobe to match ramp glamour can be the excuse for now.

But before all else, you need to know what’s in vogue this season; what cuts, prints and styles would be best to sport. So here’s a list of the top trends that emerged from the Lakme Fashion Week 2015 – put together outfits keeping these in mind!

Blue Hues

With Manish Malhotra’s ‘Blue Runway’ collection being such a huge success, it comes as no surprise that this colour is topping the fashion charts now. From dresses and skirts to suits and lehengas, all seem better and brighter in blue, especially its indigo shade which dominated the leading designer’s line. Manish Malhotra in fact himself predicted that blue and yellow are going to be “huge colours” this season. So if you love the blues, this is the time to go all out and wear the colour with much panache. With blue becoming a fashion statement, other allied styles such as denim-on-denim and royal-hued, satin clothing shall also make a comeback.

The “Sculpted” Look

Anamika Khanna’s ‘Sculpt’ was the grand finale of the LFW 2015 and grand it certainly was. Several elements from her collection are now being incorporated into everyday fashion and you shouldn’t miss out on these. ‘Sculpt’ played with the idea of structure and silhouette to produce beautiful drapes and flowy styles. Making liberal use of zardozi embroidery and thread and metallic work, her designs naturally used shades like gold, silver, ivory, nude, black and gunmetal liberally. You too could stock up on jewel-toned clothing with either structured of flowing silhouettes (whichever suits your personal style mantra) for both are dominant trends this season. Also, with the Kapoor sisters modelling for the designer, wearing the latest Lakme makeup line which promises a more sculpted look and sharp finish, you know what look to aim for when primping up for the next party.

Funky Headgear

Who doesn’t love their hair accessories? This season you can be as experimental and bold as you like for funky headgear is so in. Tarun Tahiliani’s 2015 ethnic collection was striking and uber-glamorous owing to the exquisite turbans he incorporated into his outfits. You can follow his lead and make quite a statement with some well-styled boho headgear. A scarf wrapped as a turban, or a hat with intricate patterns will immediately add dimension and edge to your outfit. And a happy by-product is that you will have some more fortification against the sweltering Indian heat!

Crop Tops

If you thought that crop tops were “just a phase”, think again! LFW 2015 seems to suggest that they are here to stay. Spotted on the ramps of a huge number of designers, these mid-riff baring blouses seem to have been re-presented in new and interesting ways. Both Sabyasachi and Tarun Tahiliani had a range of ethnic crop tops, while Alan Alexander Kaleekal and Salita Nanda offered more modern, western creations. These were teamed with all kinds of bottoms, from denims and pants, to skirts and shorts. It would be a wise choice to pair fitted crop tops with high-waisted skirts and loose, casual ones with skinny jeans and cut-offs. While these would be safer, classic ways of styling your crop top, you can go in for more unconventional pairings, taking inspiration from the collection by Kavita Bhatia.

Round Sunglasses

One of the many retro trends to be revived, round sunglasses were spotted rather frequently on the ramps this season. Outfits by designers including Sabyasachi, Aiman Agha and Armaan Randhawa, Shruti Sancheti, Anuj Bhutani and Tarun Tahiliani were chicly accessorized with vintage round-framed shades. You can get yourself a cool pair of such shades too! Adding a touch of quirk and high couture eclecticism to your look, such eye-wear will jazz up both formal and casual outfits.

These are some of the top trends that the LFW 2015 has ushered in. Fortunately for us, these can all be adapted to one’s everyday wardrobe with much ease. So ladies, gear up for a season full of beautiful blues, lovely drapes, cutesy crop tops and fun accessories!

The Lakme Fashion Week Diaries #Day 2, March 18, 2015

Held in the majestic Palladium Hotel in the heart of Mumbai, India, the second day of Lakme Fashion Week was an absolute riot (in the best way possible). We were given a plethora of bold colours, many unique textures and enough sartorial inspiration to last us a lifetime.

Manish Malhotra

One of the biggest highlights of the day was the Manish Malhotra collection for The Blue Fashion Runway presented by WEvolve. As the name suggests, this collection was centred on regal hues of blue and further accented with bold ivory tones. This colour palette, combined with sophisticated floral motifs, resulted in a collection that was absolutely mind-blowing. Better yet, The Blue Fashion Runway represented a large step into fashion for a cause. The collection and show were crafted to send a strong message about gender inequality and violence to the audience. What better way to empower women than by making them look like nothing less than royalty?

Krishna Mehta

Another defining moment was the Krishna Mehta collection, which featured rich and colourful garments inspiring by Indian handlooms and traditional fabrics. Bright colours and local fabrics are absolutely perfect for the summer, so this collection was a big winner in my eyes. My favourite garments were the white ankle length jackets that would look absolutely stunning over vibrant maxi dresses. Another favourite was the Indian take on the peplum trend by pairing it with sari-style drapes; I can definitely see this trend coming to life on the streets.

Yogesh Chaudhary

Now, Yogesh Chaudhary has been the talk of the town for a while, frequently referred to as a “designer to watch out for.” His claim to fame has been his contemporary take on traditional Indian wear and he proved his talent yet again with an awe-inspiring collection that is absolutely perfect for the modern Indian woman. This collection combined the clever use of Indian motifs with different textures, unexpected colours and out-of-the-box silhouettes to create traditional wear that truly makes a statement. I fell head-over-heels in love with a stunning white and gold sari that screamed chic like nothing else. I also loved the black and white wrap tops paired with trousers in an identical print. I could totally imagine wearing that ensemble to work! Another favourite was the sea green sari paired with a white blouse featuring delicate embroidery – beautiful does not even begin to describe it! Plus, the pastel colour is absolutely perfect for the summer season.

It must be said that this year, the GenNext designers pushed the limits of creativity and created the kind of fashion that is bold, breathtaking and beautiful. Notable sightings included a male model in a skirt at Manish Bansal and an entire Zen-inspired range at Priyanka Lama.

What was your favourite collection, fashionistas?

The Lakme Fashion Week Diaries #Day 1, March 17, 2015

It’s that time of the year when the who’s who of fashion wow us all with their oomph and fabulousness. The Lakme Fashion Week is here and how! It was none other than India’s ethnic-wear royalty, Sabyaschi Mukherjee, who gave the event its truly grand opening. Here’s the scoop on what went down on the first evening of this star-studded affair:

The Big Bang

The LFW 2015 began with the mightiest bang at the Richardson and Cruddas Mills, the beautifully rustic grounds nestling in the heart of Mumbai. The grandeur of the ambience was perfectly complimented by the dramatic setting – a 200×20 feet ramp brought into focus with multi-laser lights and fully-filled seating. While this is where most of the succeeding events are also scheduled to be held, some offsite shows, including the collection by Manish Malhotra and Anamika Khanna, are to be witnessed at other glamorous locales.

A Spectacular Collection

Who better to kick-start this fashion mega-event than the celebrated Bengali designer Sabyasachi? As all eyes were centred on the ramp, his new collection “Big Love”, left the audiences mesmerized. It was everything one wanted and more. Strongly inspired by the 70s Indian fashion, the garments represented a fusion of regal colours, bold designs and combination styling (with east-meets-west flavours thrown into the mix). The 105 outfits, modelled by no less than 62 stunning divas and hunks, garnered brilliant reviews from the high and mighty of the glamour industry. What a glorious beginning to the Lakme Fashion Week 2015!

The Glittering Night

As with any such event, there were a number of Bollywood A-listers and Page-3 personnel who graced the occasion with their presence. Several actresses donned Sabyasachi outfits to cheer on their beloved designer. While Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechlin and Divya Khosla Kumar wore lovely maxis, Kajol, Sridevi and Rani Mukherjee went in for traditional Indian wear with exquisite saris. The night glittered with Sabyasachi magic both on and off the ramp.

Five Fashion Week Must Have Accessories

Fashion week is one of my favorite times of the year. With all of the amazing sartorial inspiration, unbelievably beautiful models and dozens of parties, what is not to love? The fifteenth edition of Lakme Fashion Week (Summer/Resort 2015) is upon us. The festivities begin next Wednesday, the 18^th of March, and continue until the end of the week – a truly fashionable fiesta, if I may say so.

Glitz and glamour aside, fashion week can be exhausting after the first two days of late nights, running around in high heels and skipping lunch. This year, keep these five accessories on your person at all times to make fashion week more fun and less frantic.

Oversize Sunglasses

Nothing screams chic like a pair of oversized sunnies, but this accessory has a greater purpose too – it is the best thing in your handbag for covering those dark eye bags after a night of partying. Plus, it saves you the hassle of having to apply intense eye makeup before an early morning show. Pair your sunglasses with a bold lipstick and you are good to go.

Bottled Water

In the midst of running from show to show and making friends with the who’s who of fashion, we often forget to get our daily dose H2O, which is an essential all year round. Instead of scouring around for water once you are absolutely parched, carry a small bottle of this magic potion in your handbag so that you can stay hydrated from morning to night.

Multipurpose Stain

If you have a passion for fashion, you know that the week is going to keep you on your toes from morning till night. How does a girl find the time to apply and reapply her makeup in the midst of all of the mayhem? The trick is to keep it as simple as possible. Stick to products that are as compact as possible and can be used for more than one thing. I love a good cheek stain because it lasts for hours on end and can also double up as a lip colour. I definitely recommend that you purchase one, pronto!

Portable Charger

To my mind, the only thing that is worse than runny lipstick is having your mobile phone run out of juice when you really, really need it. And let’s be honest – we always need it and even more so during fashion week. I mean, how are you going to update your social media feeds, save numbers and squeeze in a quick blog post if you phone has died on you? Invest in a reliable portable charger before the week begins. Bonus points if it is designed well, ladies!

Comfortable Shoes

High heels might look fabulous in photographs, but they are not the most practical footwear for fashion week. You might even be able to pull it off for the first day or two, but I guarantee that by the time you reach day three, your poor feet will be crying. If you think that flat footwear cannot be stylish, think again. There are so many great options available – patent ballet flats, wedge sneakers (Isabel Marant, anyone?) and studded summery sandals that are both chic and comfortable.

Once you have all of the essentials checked off your list, you are ready to have an absolute blast. Soak up all of the goodness that fashion week has to offer whilst being at your stylish best from morning until night.

Lakme Fashion Week 2012- Day 4

Like the other days of Lakme Fashion Week 2012, day 4 too saw quite a sizeable turnout of Bollywood celebs, which included A-listers such as Kajol apart from other known faces. Showcasing on day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week were designers such as Payal Singhal, Siddartha Tytler and Swapnil Shinde apart from young names such as Nupur Kanoi and Ruchika Sachdeva.

Trend which was seen across collections

Much like the other three of the event, day of LFW 2012 too saw a combination of neutral shades such as whites and grays with vibrant hues such as yellows, greens and oranges. Tranquil blue, inspired from ocean life, was also seen across collections, that by Nupur Kanoi being the best of all.

The unusual factor by Ruchika Sachdeva

Ruchika Sachdeva was one of the four young designers showcasing her collection at Day 4 of the event. While she drew inspiration from marine life, her collection consisted of a mix jackets, dresses, tops as well as jumpsuits. What caught our eye were the drop crotch pants which were definitely unusual as well as chic.

There as bridal collection too

One of the highlights of day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012 was Payal Singhal’s show. Payal showcased bridal wear, which was a blend of resort style clothing and Indian bridal wear. There were lehengas, saris as well as salwar-suits on display. And they were designed in a whole color palette, ranging from green to purple, navy blue, pink et al.

Patchwork ruled too

On day 4 of the event, patchwork and appliqué was also seen in generous doses. Young designer duo of Shashank and Prajwal used it in their collection, which had an interesting 3D feel to it. Patchwork and cutwork was used against the backdrop of white and black, which combined with angled silhouettes, created an interesting style statement.

Patchwork was used by Siddhartha Tytler too, who did the finale on day 4. Siddhartha’s collection was about his signature style, use of colors and appliqué. The highlight of his collection was the printed lace which was noticed by all.

Eclectic and individualism by Rimi Nayak

While there were far too many good collections to name any one stand out of the day, it was Rimi Nayak’s collections which drew the most stares. Her collection was inspired from insects. The clothes had insect motifs and digital prints on bugs which almost brought them to life. There was interesting use of silhouettes too, with a mix of layering and structure.

What else was there?

Apart from all that, there was the Karmic Show on day 4 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012. The show had celebrity designers such as Rina Dhaka, Falguni and Shane Peacock, Ranna Gill, Neeta Lulla and several others walk the ramp in their own collections.

The show was a part of the effort by designers to make designer clothing accessible and affordable for a large population.

Lakme Fashion Week 2012- Day 3

Day 3 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012 was about subtlety and paying homage to Indian textiles. The day opened with collections from Purvi Doshi and Vaishali Shadungle. And the collections of the two were in complete contrast to each other. While the former’s collection was more about whites and greys, the latter’s collection was more about bold greens, golden and other bright shades.

Stealing the show

While most collections throughout the day were interesting, it was Anita Dongre’s collection which stole the show. Her collection titled Waves was about laidback comfort and a very resort feel. Using Indian fabrics such as Benarasi silk, brocade, hand painted silks etc., her collection comprised of comfortable silhouettes and bright colors like yellow, oranges and pinks teamed up with shades of pastel.

Her collection had a retro feel to it, with flowing silhouettes, cinched waistlines and bustier style blouses.

Flared pants were there too

Like the first two days, flared trousers were seen on the third day too of Lakme Fashion Week 2012. While most collections had certain pieces in flared silhouettes, it was Debarun Mukherjee’s collection which showcased the silhouette the best. The designer created flared trousers for men as well as women, along with short tops, churi pants and draw string trousers.

The designer’s collection was predominantly white with subtle hints of gold, green and other colors. His showstopper Shahana Goswami stole the show in a beautiful white sari with a golden border.

Silk was the most used

While different designers on the third day of the event used different Indian fabrics, it was silk which ruled most of the day. Farah and Fridos’ collection used Bhagalpur silk in white, red, brown and other colors. Their collection used silk as a base for creating textures and weaves.

On the other hand, Sashikant Naidu made use of ahimsa silk along with khadi and ikkat to create a very folksy collection. Other than that, Matka silk and Benarsi silk was seen too in some collections.

Paromita’s street magic

While other designers’ collections were about laidback luxury, Paromita Bannerjee’s collection was high on wearability and street fashion. She worked with a combination of Indian muslin, khadi, ikkat and other fabrics to create a bohemian collection with a blend of indo-western culture.

Colors to look forward to this season

Going by the third day of Lakme Fashion Week 2012, the color trend for the coming season is likely to be at two opposite ends of the spectrum- subtle in whites or grays on one side and bold in oranges, yellows and greens on the other.

Lakme Fashion Week to start on March 1

A week long Lakme Fashion Week in March, is something the whole fashion industry is looking forward to. Running from March 1 – 6, the show will be focused around summer/resort theme, just in time for the industry to align for the upcoming summer season.

For more details feel free to check out Lakme Fashion Week website: http://www.lakmefashionweek.co.in/