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Watch: Chitrangada reveals the secret of her look

Last updated on: August 19, 2017 11:19 IST

A glimpse of Neha Agarwal's Lakme Fashion Week collection, Mithila in Soho.

Chitrangada Lakme Fashion Week

Actress Chitrangada Singh provided quite the canvas for designer Neha Agarwal's vision of Mithila in Soho -- a collection of contemporary evening wear that brought the ancient Madhubani art form to life
All photographs: Courtesy Lakme Fashion Week.
 

Neha Agarwal

The collection -- of sheath dresses, cropped tops, jackets, bell bottoms, tent dresses, palazzos, jumpsuits, skirts and shorts -- was a mix of sharp tailoring, blended with conventional fits. Muted earth tones like indigo, ochre, terracotta, along with warmer hues like chestnut, burgundy and vermillion served as a base for all the garments.

 

Neha Agarwal

A range of stretch, suede and handloom matka silks were merged with studio knitted rayon and silk zari knits. Neha Agarwal also experimented with a new fabric that blended Lycra with Banarasi silk 'for a young, comfortable and modern look.'
Detailing such as ribbed collars, panels, plackets and hems along with embroidered prints and knits added to the glamour and energy of the collection.

 

Neha Agarwal

No one wore Neha Agarwal's, left, vision better than her muse Chitrangada Singh.

 

 
Watch: Chitrangada reveals what drew her to this collection.
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