Sneak Peek: Marionette by Rimi Nayak : Lakme Fashion Week S/R' 16

The theme "Marionette" (French word for Puppet) narrates the journey of a woman who unshackles from a life of obligation and oppression. In this process of liberation, she begins a journey to authentically express her true self without the fear of judgement or acceptance. Hence, she ceases to be a puppet in someone else’s hand and becomes the master of her own free will and destiny.

Sneak Peek :’Transience’ by ‘Indigene’ - Jaya & Ruchi : Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2016

Titled, 'Transcience' the collection will be showcased on Thursday, 31st March at the Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2016.

Sneak Peek: Anushree Reddy to present ‘Mughal India’ Collection Lakme Fashion Week S/R2016

The Hyderabad based designer’s S/R 16 collection draws its inspiration from the opulence of Mughal dynasty and its history.  The fabrics used are silks, mulmul, and fine cottons handcrafted into elaborate silhouettes.

Sneak Peek : Magma by Amit Aggarwal – Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2016

Designer Amit Aggarwal will unveils his latest collection title 'Magma’ at the Lakme Fashion Week Spring Summer 2016 on Friday, April 1, 2016 7.30 PM at St. Regis, Mumbai. The collection absorbs form, enveloped within the earth’s surface, gathering light within itself. Amit Aggarwal’s interpretation of ‘Magma’ is based on color, surface and form.  

Sneak Peek : ‘TATTVA’ by Urvashi Kaur – Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2016

The worlds of fashion and art often intersect and intermingle, and designers are continually absorbing and assimilating inspirations from path-breaking new artists.  African artist Eddy Iluanga Kamuanga is one such artist who creates large scale paintings that are bold, political and graphic. One of his striking works on view at the Saatchi Art Gallery stayed with Urvashi who was visiting London at the time. Featuring a woman in a red headscarf with her back turned to the viewer, it was a powerful image representing the upheavals and challenges of our times.

क श [Ka][Sha] by Karishma Shahani : Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2016

For her latest collection Karishma Shahani takes inspiration from age old Indian Pahari miniature paintings. Famed for their brilliance of color and minute decorative details this form of storytelling conveys tales of mortals, Gods and nature alike. The paintings showcase ornate translucent fabric clad subjects amidst backdrops of nature. The patterned decorative flowers and their romanticized rendering are reminiscent of enchanted gardens laden with tropical flowers and extraordinary creatures weaving stories of love and mysticism in their midst.

Sneak Peek : ‘FEMMES di TAHITI’ GARO by Priyanka & Sweta : Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2016

Named after a tribe in Assam, the Kolkata based brand GARO by Priyanka & Sweta initially was inspired by bold tribal prints and motifs and reflects the ancient traditions of Indian craftsmanship in a contemporary vocabulary.