A royal Grand Finale by Rohit Bal concluded Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016
A royal Grand Finale by Rohit Bal concluded Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016
Reliance Industries Ltd Unveiled Its E-Commerce Site With The First Women's Wear Line During A Grand Show At Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016
The mystery of 'Doubt is Out' was finally revealed!
The suspense that had kept everyone on edge about the words 'Doubt is Out' was finally revealed at a grand show when Reliance Retail presented the unveiling of a new E-commerce style destination AJIO.com.
AJIO.com the trendy fashion e-commerce website from Reliance Industries launched its first women's wear brand 'AJIO Own' the private label at the glittering show during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.
The site features a mix of merchandise available on the website AJIO.com, which includes private labels, local, international and Indie brands. The USP of the brand was the fabulous fabrics specially woven by weavers in unique designs around the globe for the garments.
Divided into five collections, the show opened with an intriguing and mysterious Audio visual presentation that further heightened the excitement for the brand.
Gender No Bar; the first segment was devoted to a pantsuit, checked capris, black tunic, leather biker jacket with ikat sari, tie-up blouse and a white skirt/blouse combo teamed with a black/white jacket. Making the first surprise entry to end this segment was Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, the activist and voice of the LGBT movement. Looking radiant in a black, white and red ikat sari, Laxmi confidently floated down the ramp to great applause.
The Role No Bar collection opened with a pink biker blouse over a printed mini sheath, long waistcoat, pants, shirt-dress, drawstring blouson, white tiered dress, silver blouse and ended with a will-power navy bustier teamed with a white/navy skirt. To add drama, it was Suman Sharma the country's first MIG and F16 pilot who strode down the runway in a smart blue pant suit and white Tee.
The brand accentuated the section Size No Bar with red pants, printed top, flared cropped tank, printed mini, shaded fuchsia/purple maxi and a printed bias blouse with mini skirt. Making a great entry was TV's Queen of Comedy, Bharati Singh who looked pretty, pert and petit in a blue layered silk mini with silver embellished yoke.
Age No Bar was highlighted with the display of a purple long kurta over white skirt, black/white belted dress, maroon kurta, black/white coat, white flared top and brought the red shirt dress with a grey soft cover at the end. Yesteryears' Dancing Diva, Helen rocked her way down the ramp looking stunning in black capris, kurta and a colourful Patola dupatta.
The final section Choice No Bar offered a line of exquisite ikat saris in multi hues of red, black, white, fuchsia and orange in cotton and silk. It was the very sexy and sensational Bollywood beauty Sunny Leone who glided gracefully draped in a black/white/red sari and white blouse.
The remarkable aspect of the show was that it was a great 'shopable event' where surfers could immediately order the 'AJIO Own' creations as they appeared live on the ramp via the AJIO.com online portal.
For fashion followers of the latest trends, the 'AJIO Own' label on AJIO.com will satisfy their every sartorial need.
6 Degrees Presented Dazzling Collections By Pratik And Priyanka, Lalit Dalmia And Saroj Jalan At Stage One During Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016
Designers Pratik And Priyanka Presented "Indian Me Fusion" With Refashioned Traditional Indian Weaves At Stage One During Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016
Indian designers are known for their ardour for India's rich heritage of traditional weaves. The 'I AM DESIGN' label by Pratik and Priyanka presented "Indian me Fusion" that rekindled this romance with its modern interpretation of the craft at Stage One during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016. The exploration encompassed an unconventional yet innovative portrayal of the motifs and weaves.
The beautifully crafted colour palette, which consisted of pastel shades of mint, peach, pink infused with ivory and light blue, complemented the season perfectly, combined with a dash of black and mustard to add an edge. The collection also saw a hint of gold, which conformed to LAKME's 'ILLUMINATE' theme for Spring/Summer 2016. A melangé of silhouettes graced the ramp that channelized a strong sense of free spiritedness.
Fabrics such as silk, linen and cotton silk were used to achieve unconventional fusions. The novelty of the eco-friendly gold discharge printing and unique dyeing technique was used to create an interesting illusion of weaves on the garments. The subtle accents of embroidery further enhanced the look of the collection.
An ombré pink and orange sari with fringed pallu worn with a corset was teamed with a leather backpack. A light grey and peach ankle length dress featured a pleated panel that looked breezy and comfortable.
The use of fringes, the season's hottest trend, and creatively placed pleats, piqued the interest of the audience.
Actress Urvashi Rautela, of the "Sanam Re" fame, looked graceful in an ombré pink and orange lehenga with gold discharge prints and a sleeveless, cropped fusion choli, with an innovative dupatta. As she swirled around, the audience got a view of the interesting cut-out at the back. Featuring a collar and pleated detailing on the shoulder, the ensemble looked traditional in a non-conformist way.
"Indian me Fusion" by Pratik and Priyanka for their label 'I AM DESIGN' had an effortlessly elegant vibe, which is well-suited for the modern woman who can don both; traditional and contemporary attire with ease.
LALIT DALMIA DELVED INTO THE REALM OF THE UNEXPLORED WORLD AT STAGE ONE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/ RESORT 2016.
Lalit Dalmia's "Unexplored Poised" at Stage One during Lakmé Fashion Week 2016, ventured into the mischievous unexplored world. The intricacy of the embellishments and presence of soulful elements made the collection an epitome of sophistication.
With the use of an innovative concoction of colours, embellishments and fabrics, the ensembles struck a balance between aesthetics and innovation. A mélange of fabric manipulation techniques such as fabric moulding, layering, appliqué, floating hemlines and 3D flowers, made for an interesting visual impact on the evening wear line. The carefully crafted colour palette, which consisted of shades of vivid blue and wine, Helio's colour tones and incense hues, was dedicated to the starlit skyline.
Asymmetrical hemlines, multi-textured layers, accentuated cuts, bodices and contemporary blazers dominated the silhouettes of the eveningwear line. It all made for an intense show. The use of complementing accessories like Avant-Garde fascinators further enhanced the sartorial masterpieces.
A sleeveless, wine embroidered corset with a pale peach asymmetrical hemline that extended into a trail was worn with embroidered cropped pants. A beautiful fishtail gown crafted in blue, featured a sheer panelled corset and trail. Both creations will definitely grab eyeballs at evening soirees this season.
The solitary men's entry was a blue embroidered coat with an embellished belt.
Popular Bollywood film producer Mohammed Morani strutted down the runway wearing a brown, buttoned short jacket with an extended side flap, shoulder epaulets and matching trousers.
"Unexplored Poised" by Lalit Dalmia was a perfect blend of reality and fantasy, which echoed the designer's passion for dramatic creations.
SAROJ JALAN'S "ROYAL HARMONY" WAS A TRUE TESTAMENT OF INDIA'S RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE AT STAGE ONE DURING LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2016.
India's unparalleled cultural diversity has always been a source of inspiration for designers. Saroj Jalan's collection 'Royal Harmony" celebrated the magnificence of this ethnic extravaganza at Stage One during Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016. The glory and resplendence of the Indian fashion cast a spell on the audience.
The simple yet traditional silhouettes in striking hues of red, emerald, mustard and beige were a sight to behold, and will definitely be adored by brides-to-be this season. Accented with oodles of golden embroidery, the collection brought alive the vibrancy that our society is well-known for. The motifs, inspired by nature and traditional designs, adorned the garments. The designer's undeterred love for Indian weaves and handlooms was displayed through the use of Patola fabric from the city of Patan, situated in the Indian state of Gujarat.
An emerald green, floor-length anarkali, embroidered in gold along the neckline and hemline, was teamed with a red Patola dupatta and gold chaandbalis. Making an impact on the ramp was a mustard yellow embroidered choli that was worn with an exquisitely crafted, fully embroidered red lehenga. The beauty of the ensembles was highlighted with the use of traditional jewellery, tassels, red bindis, and potlis.
The breathtakingly beautiful Waluscha De Sousa looked like a dream as she glided down the ramp wearing a crimson red lehenga and choli, heavily embellished with intricate gold embroidery. It was beautifully accessorized with a red Patola dupatta and potli bag, golden matha-patti, nathni and long, dangling earrings.
"Royal Harmony" by Saroj Jalan had the grandeur of Indian heritage infused in it that was indeed an ingenious homage paid to the royal heritage of Sone Ki Chirya - India.
LYF Water 7
LYF Water 7 is equipped with VoLTE technology that delivers a 'True 4G' experience to the user. The 'True
4G' experience comprises HD voice and video calling, fast call set-up time, seamless switch between voice and video calling, HD voice calling over Wi-Fi, seamless switch of voice calls between WiFi and LTE, multi-party audio and video conferencing, and internet surfing while calling. The features of the phones include:
· Fingerprint Sensor – The fingerprint sensor allows the user to assign five different fingers to access five distinct applications. You can unlock the phone, access your mail box, and more, directly by using the finger assigned.
· Classy ergonomics – It has a full metal body frame just 8.8 mm thick.
· Amazing Camera – It is has a 13 MP ultra-HD primary camera (with flash) and a 5 MP front camera, with four professional camera modes and 18 professional setting options. It also features eight innovative modes such as Star Track, Time Lapse photography, Electronic Aperture, Multiple Exposure etc.
· Captivating display - The device features a 13.97cms (5.5) Full-HD 400ppi display screen, protected by a 0.55 mm Dragontrail Glass.
· Superior processor – The device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-core 1.5GHz processor, an Adreno 405 @ 550 MHz GPU, and 2GB of RAM. The phone carries an internal memory of 16 GB which is expandable to 128 GB with USB On-The-Go.
Shraddha Kapoor walks the ramp for Masaba Gupta at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer / Resort 2016 !
Actress Shraddha Kapoor took to ramp for ace fashion designer Masaba Gupta, who showcased her latest collection at the ongoing Lakmé Fashion Week.
Masaba's remarkable collection that won brownie points from the fashion critics, was inspired by the iconic works of Matthieu Venot (ace French photographer) and Katrin Bremermann (German artist).
The designer has incorporated the artists' detail oriented art with her signature prints, staying true to her aesthetic and style.
Juxtapositioning Indian and Western elements, Masaba's latest collection includes pieces like pencil – shaved frill pre-stitched saree, voluminous garbage bag pants, Angarkhas layered with the traditional kurtis, deconstructed blazers teamed with a draped dhoti skirt form the key silhouettes for the season.
Masaba made her foray in the fashion industry with the GenNext fashion show at Lakmé Fashion Week 2009, where she was awarded the most promising designer award and ever since there has been no looking back.
LYF Water 7
LYF Water 7 is equipped with VoLTE technology that delivers a 'True 4G' experience to the user. The 'True
4G' experience comprises HD voice and video calling, fast call set-up time, seamless switch between voice and video calling, HD voice calling over Wi-Fi, seamless switch of voice calls between WiFi and LTE, multi-party audio and video conferencing, and internet surfing while calling. The features of the phones include:
· Fingerprint Sensor – The fingerprint sensor allows the user to assign five different fingers to access five distinct applications. You can unlock the phone, access your mail box, and more, directly by using the finger assigned.
· Classy ergonomics – It has a full metal body frame just 8.8 mm thick.
· Amazing Camera – It is has a 13 MP ultra-HD primary camera (with flash) and a 5 MP front camera, with four professional camera modes and 18 professional setting options. It also features eight innovative modes such as Star Track, Time Lapse photography, Electronic Aperture, Multiple Exposure etc.
· Captivating display - The device features a 13.97cms (5.5) Full-HD 400ppi display screen, protected by a 0.55 mm Dragontrail Glass.
· Superior processor – The device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-core 1.5GHz processor, an Adreno 405 @ 550 MHz GPU, and 2GB of RAM. The phone carries an internal memory of 16 GB which is expandable to 128 GB with USB On-The-Go.
Urvashi Rautela show stopper for Designer Pratik & Priyanka at Lakme Fashion Week 2016
Glitz and glamour; gloss and shine, Urvashi Rautela redefined the opulence of the Indian wedding in true Pratik & Priyanka style. She wore the beautiful silhouette in pink and white.
Urvashi Rautela said "The clothes are so light that you don't need to pair it up with heels. Infact I have done so many ramp shows but for the 1st time I have walked with flip flops. I have always given preference to the comfort in the clothes you wear, which also makes a statement; the clothes I wore were easy breezy, Pratik & Priyanka have always offered the best on the ramp. I love what i wore today for them. It's beautiful yet modern"
Urvashi Rautela is perceived as the bold and alluring Bollywood babe. The upfront ambitious and traditional actress makes sure every times she steps on the ramp it's with panache. Whether going Desi or seductress, she knows how to pep it up and make it look glamorous.
The show transported the audience to a world of fantasy with the entrancing aura of carmine pink and cyan green foliage. Bougainvillea stems rose up to the sky exuding soft sophistication infused with flair. Personifying the opulence and magnificence of the land of royalty- Rajasthan, the stage reflected the grandeur of an imperial Rajasthani palace. Industry stalwarts including
The ramp was illuminated with the vivacious hues of hot pinks, sage green and candy yellow and featuring the designer's signature gota-patti and resham embroidery. Each ensemble tells its own quiet love story capturing this poignant emotion in ethereal tales.
The audience were left mesmerized as Sonakshi Sinha walked down the runway playing the perfect muse, portraying a young princess full of emotions, passion and grace.
Autocratic romanticism of the urban Indian woman was witnessed as Love married elements of international appeal with a traditional Indian aesthetic. A melange of functionality and fantasy, the collection is designed to resonate with the modern Indian woman- strong but feminine, opulent yet effortlessly graceful.












































