9 reasons we can't wait for LFW to begin

It's that time of the year again when the city of dreams gets fashion-ready.

The Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016 is all set to roll and we can't wait for it to begin.

The hotness, the madness, the collection -- five days of absolute #swagasm.

Here's what we are expecting this year:

1. GenNext fashion

IMAGE: Six young designers are debuting for the first time on such a large stage.
The best part -- some of their creations will set the trend for the season.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Anupreet Sidhu

2. #Made in Assam

IMAGE: For the first time, an entire show has been dedicated to North East fashion. The show #MadeInAssam will feature three designers Pranami Kalita, Anuradha Pegu and NGO Aagor by Ants Craft.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Lakme Fashion Week/Instagram

3. InstaMan

IMAGE: Vivek Dhiman uploaded a stylish picture on Instagram and got #LakmeLucky. Guess what, he'll be walking the ramp this season. Are you jealous?
Photograph: Kind courtesy Vivek Dhiman/Instagram

4. Plus sized fashion

IMAGE: Skinny models, step behind! Make way for plus size models.
Watch out for aLL curated by Shilpa Chavan.
Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

5. Interesting ramps

IMAGE: From the spectacular looking Mehboob Studios to the colourful St Xaviers, Lakme has always pushed the envelope when it comes to modifying the ramp.
This time too, everyone's waiting to witness some spectacular stages.
Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

6. Backstage cuteness

IMAGE: How do these stunning damsels manage to look so cool amidst all the chaos backstage?
Their smile can easily light up any room.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Lakme Fashion Week/Instagram

7. Kareena's baby bump

IMAGE: She's been the hottest muse for the brand for quite some time. It'll be interesting to watch the mum-to-be scorch the runway at the finale.
Remember how Carol Gracias made headlines for sporting her baby bump on the ramp last time.
Photograph: Hitesh Harsinghani/Rediff.com

8. Finale by Sabyasachi

IMAGE: Sabya -- the name is enough. The ace couturier's show always raises expectations.
Don't miss the finale on Sunday, August 28.
Photograph: Kind courtesy Lakme Fashion Week/Instagram

10. Hot showstoppers

IMAGE: A fashion week is incomplete without its showstoppers. From supermodels to actors, Lakme Fashion Week promises a lot of people who'll turn up the heat.
Photograph: Uday Kuckian/Rediff.com

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