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#AIFW: 12 looks of the season you can't miss

October 17, 2016 18:08 IST

Featuring the best designs from the ramp.

From bridal, festive to resort wear, the recently concluded Amazon India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 gave us some ample outfit inspo.

Soaked in luxury and panache, these awe-inspiring designs can't be unseen.

Take a look!

Alesia Raut

IMAGE: Designers Alpana-Neeraj along with mentor and ace couturier JJ Valaya displayed a collection that used the concept of maximalism.
See how Alesia Raut modelled a bold, racy flared ankle-length gown with a gold embroidered bandage-style bodice. The designers also showed how to ace the nomadic get-up with this ensemble.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Zeno Group

Rachel Bayros, Hemangi Parte

IMAGE: Indian wear with golden inserts and intricate details were also in highlight.
Choose in between Rachel Bayros's floor-length anarkali, left, or Hemangi Parte's six yards of elegance. BTW, don't miss the traditional facil tattoos that ran around the eyes.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Zeno Group

IMAGE: Ethnic menswear got a twist and how!
A printed classic suit got edgier when worn with a pair of leather gloves, left, and kurta donned underneath an embroidered jacket turned into a jubba (a floor-scraping outfit that Muslim men wear)

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Sanea Sheikh, Archana Akhil Kumar

IMAGE: Designer Mandana Wirk played with pastels for her collection.
Which one would you choose -- Sanea Sheikh's pink pleated ankle-length dress with a sheer embroidered bodice, left, or Archana Akhil Kumar's light green mint separates with floral motifs and power sleeves in sheer.

Photograph: Kind courtesy FDCI

 Surelee Joseph

IMAGE: Pria Kataria Puri -- who's known for her bold prints and cuts -- presented a collection that looked perfect for a beach party.
Look how model Surelee Joseph turned up the heat in a cut-out swimsuit with a abstract print shrug thrown over.

Photograph: Kind courtesy FDCI

Erica Packard, Radhika Bopaiah

IMAGE: Bring on some bling! Offering much shine to the ramp, these outfits caught every girl's attention.
Make a pick -- Erica Packard's golden cold-shoulder mini, left, or Radhika Bopaiah's copper flared top over a pair of cigarette pants?

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 Surelee Joseph,

IMAGE: Kaftan inspired outfits can never go out of fashion.
From Surelee Joseph's black cleavage-baring dhoti-style outfit, left, to Laxmi Rana's red printed off-shoulder tasselled gown with an embellished neckline, the fashion week saw it all.

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Archana Akhil Kumar, Radhika Bopaiah

IMAGE: Designer duo Gauri and Nainika created spectacular gown in whites that certainly dropped our jaws. Tell us which one appeals to you the most.

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Laxmi Rana, Erica Packard

IMAGE: And designer Siddharth Tytler showed us how to shimmer this festive season.
While Laxmi Rana stunned in gold separates, left, Erica Packard impressed us in a crop top over a pair of dhoti pants with a patterned sheer shrug thrown over.

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IMAGE: Dear men, give some power to flowers.
See how these models appeared in floral outfits created by Tytler. Like them?

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IMAGE: Planning for a vacay? Designer duo Hemant and Nandita made sure to create the perfect outfit for the holiday season.

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IMAGE: The frilled sleeve blouses with pleated bustier over midi skirts paired with flat shoes reminded us of Bollywood actors from yester years.

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