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Lara's back! And the ramp takes a bow

Last updated on: March 22, 2021 11:17 IST

Sanjukta Dutta shines the spotlight on Assam's beautiful textiles.

Designer Sanjukta Dutta has always reminded us about the beauty and tradition of Indian textiles.

Her latest collection, Shukoolaa, meaning bright and white, featured a line of traditional and Indo-Western styles.

And she had the gorgeous Lara Dutta Bhupathi as her showstopper.

Lara Dutta walks for Sanjukta Dutta at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

It was such a treat to watch Lara Dutta back on the ramp.

 

Lara Dutta walks for Sanjukta Dutta at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Dressed in a white and gold mekhela chador, the former Miss Universe was elegance personified. Her statement jhumka and radiant smile were the only accessories she needed.

 

 

Lara Dutta walks for Sanjukta Dutta at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

The designer played with Assamese fabrics and her signature prints.

 

Lara Dutta walks for Sanjukta Dutta at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

There were kurtas, ponchos, lehengas and saris.

 

Lara Dutta walks for Sanjukta Dutta at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Sanjukta's lovely Indo-Western collection was a doff to her traditional roots.

 

Lara Dutta walks for Sanjukta Dutta at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Balloon-sleeved cholis and slashed jackets were the highlight of the collection.

 

Lara Dutta walks for Sanjukta Dutta at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Cheery pops of yellow played happily with tasselled detailing.

 

Lara Dutta walks for Sanjukta Dutta at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Candice Pinto carried off these monuments with ease.

 

Lara Dutta walks for Sanjukta Dutta at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Sanjukta was all smiles as she walked down the runway with her stunning muse.

 

LFW: Sanjukta Dutta collection

Photograph: Kind courtesy FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

How can we leave without giving you another glimpse of Lara?

 

LFW: Sanjukta Dutta collection

Photograph: Kind courtesy FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

That smile, she seems to be saying, is just for you.

HITESH HARISINGHANI and RAJESH KARKERA