Gaurav Gupta 'sculpts' a spectacular grand finale for Lakmé Fashion Week 2015

Sculpted designs, playful makeup looks and Kareena Kapoor Khan take center-stage

 

Exploring new realms of fantasy with sculpted structures and silhouettes, Gaurav Gupta concluded the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 with a beautiful and dramatic Grand Finale at Mehboob Studios. Adding grandeur to the celebration of 15 glorious years was the showstopper and Lakmé Absolute face, Kareena Kapoor Khan who played muse to Gaurav's creations.

 

Everything about the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 Grand Finale was absolutely mind-blowing. A magnificent white giant sculpture of a gorgeous women rose from the centre of a circular stage in the mammoth Studio 1 of the iconic Mehboob Studios. Rows of chairs for the audience spiralled out around the stage. A flight of stairs amongst the white stage décor created the mood for a breath-taking opening of the Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale.

 

Avant-garde couturier, Gaurav Gupta's designs were a display of utmost craftsmanship using an artistic color palette that was minimal yet vibrant with moondown gray, albatross black, showtime ivory and reminiscent red. The collection was inspired by Lakmé's Sculpt beauty statement. This season also saw the launch of the Lakmé Absolute Lip Pout range of matte and crème lipcolors which became part of Gaurav's runway showcase.

 

Whether it was the silhouettes, colours, embroidery or fabrics, the "Sculpt" collection by Gaurav Gupta was an intense fashion experience that left a lasting, mesmerizing impression on the audience with the ultra-glamorous beauty of the ensembles.Each look on the runway was completed with Lakmé's new range of Absolute Lip Pout lipsticks and accentuated through structured hairdos. Gupta's models strutted down the runway with well-defined matte and crème lips in a stunning palette of rich plums, deep reds and feminine pinks.

Commenting on the show, Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovations, Lakmé, said, "For a beauty statement as strong and striking as Sculpt, Gaurav has done absolute justice with his avant-garde vision. He has lent his fine artistry to create a super structured line and I'm still warped in the realm of fantasy that he created at the Grand Finale of Lakmé Fashion Week."

When Lakmé briefed me about 'Sculpt' being the theme for this season, I immediately thought of sharp, structured and detailed silhouettes. I have been making sculptures with clay all my life and even have some at my store, which is why I loved creating this collection. It is a complete extension of who I am and my vision was beautifully brought to life by the stunning Kareena Kapoor Khan." said Lakmé Grand Finale Designer, Gaurav Gupta.

The stunning Lakmé Brand Ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan said, "This has been the most outstanding grand finale ever. Gaurav's vision for Lakmé 'Sculpt' has been truly avant-garde just like the theme itself. It feels great to be the muse for such coveted designers who've always given me the opportunity to explore a new avatar. For someone like me who loves to pout, this one is even more special because it's all about the playful pout for Lakmé's new range of stunning matter lip colors, the Lakmé Absolute Lip Pout. The shades and textures are so vibrant that it's sure to become the biggest trend of the season."

The playful sculpted looks were crafted by Lakmé makeup expert, Daniel Bauer, in collaboration with Lakmé Absolute Salon hair experts.

Day Five Opened At Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 With Glamorous Collections By Anushree Reddy, Arpita Mehta And Ridhi Mehra

 

Anushree Reddy Opened Day Five With A Fusion Of Victorian And Indian Fashion Sensibilities At Lakmé  Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015

 

Anushree Reddy opened Day Five at Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 with her Victorian and Indian fusion fashion. "The Oasis at Sunset" was the serene name of her collection, where fashion geometry met fragrant flora. Opening the show with the lovely Bollywood star Amy Jackson in a sensuous champagne, gold and pink lehenga with heavily embroidered choli and cutwork dupatta; Anushree ensured that the show had all the glamorous creations for a festive occasion and bridal wear.

 

Working with a colour splash that was initially dominated by pastels, Anushree swiftly moved to gentle hues of nude, peach, vintage rose, beige and then engulfed the collection in jewel tones and bright shaded yellow and fuchsia. Reviving the beauty of Hyderabadi craft from her city, Anushree added zardozi on luxurious fabrics like chiffon, georgette and net along with subtle prints, which were merged skilfully with the fluid garments to make the collection an ethereal formal offering to the New Age Bride and her entourage.

 

The line up of printed cholis or lehengas was in elegant silhouettes. Cut-out shoulder boleros were worn with net covers and sleek pants. A shaded orange lehenga and choli was a graceful entry, while the draped printed net sari, stylised gown and the silver sequined choli with a pale green tulle skirt were gorgeous creations.

 

Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015 _ Day 4_ 5_ANAND KABRA, NIKASHA Show

At the Closeup First Move Party Shahid and Alia unveiled the new Closeup pack, picked a lucky guy and girl for a quick dance and even shared personal stories of how they had made their first moves in college.

 

Excited to be at the party, Shahid Kapoor said, "I feel the association of Closeup with Shandaar as the first move partner, is a perfect fit. The two most important factors to make a successful first move are freshness and confidence which this brand offers. The Closeup First Move Party is just the place to be! ". Alia Bhatt added, "I am thrilled to be at the Closeup First Move Party. I love spending time with my fans and thanks to Shandaar and Closeup I got a chance to not just meet but even party with them!"

 

The party witnessed a fabulous performance by the country's favourite singer, composer and lyricist - Amit Trivedi and his crew. VJ Yudi (Yuuthistar) and VJ Bani played witty hosts for the evening and shared some first- move tricks to help students make theirs.

 

Speaking about the party, Amit Trivedi said, "I had an amazing time performing in Mumbai today. The audience crooned to most of the songs with me and the feeling was simply electrifying. I tried my hand at a couple of experience zones at the Closeup First Move Party as well and had a blast. Closeup really does give you the confidence to get closer".

 

The Closeup First Move Party also had an interesting set of experience zones to help college goers make their best 'first move'. At Brush Up Your First Move Skills, students had to perform the task of brushing with Closeup, with a twist. Some students aced the art of head-banging while brushing and others struck a pose with their partner and a toothbrush, replicating popular movie posters. For those who can dance their way into someone's heart, Salsa was the go-to option with lots of young couples showing off some really cool moves. The quirky posers took their dates and tried the Flipbook Counter.

 

At the party, a lot of young guys made their first move on their crush and women weren't far behind. Tanvi Chheda from Hinduja College said, "It is the coolest party I've attended till date. I loved the Game Wall and tried it a couple of times. I was also one of the lucky ones to win a chance to dance with Shahid and it was a dream come true. I am thankful that Closeup gave me an opportunity to meet my favourite star!"