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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST

The humble Indian sari had a strong presence at this season's Lakme Fashion Week. But how many of these designs did you really like?

So it seems like the sari has made a comeback like never before.

Sure, the Indian drape has had its share of being in the limelight off and on during various seasons earlier but never before has the Indian sari been seen to prominently on the runway as it was this season.

Here, we bring you the designs that caught our eye.

And we are asking you, our dear readers, to tell us what you think of these designs!

Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model walks in an Abdul Haldar creation

We start out with this sexy canary yellow-white sari with a transparent pallu by Abdul Haldar.

Take the poll below and tell us!

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in a Payal Khandwala creation

Sexy, daring, not up your alley? How about this one by Payal Khandwala?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in an Archana Kochhar creation

Cummerbandhs have occasionally been part of the traditional Indian sari.

But a western-style belt on a sari that looks like it could be used as a checkered flag at the end of an F1 race? We are not quite sure. Are you?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in a Tarun Tahiliani creation

Vision in monochrome -- this one by Tarun Tahiliani is understated yet commands power. You think so too?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in a Neeta Lulla creation

The crop top has been the other big trend of the season. Couple that with a half sari and you have a winner. Or do you? Tell us!

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in a Quirkbox creation

Quirky, kitschy or just a terribly put together patchwork?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in an Anju Modi creation

This is what one would call, a hair-raising outfit. Wouldn't you agree?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in a Ritika Mirchandani creation

We don't quite get this (relatively old) trend of the 'half-sari'. Do you?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in a Krishna Mehta creation

Does a jacket and a pair of men's shoes kill a sari? Designer Krishna Mehta certainly doesn't think so. Do you?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
Models in Anavila Misra creations

We weren't very excited with Anavila Misra's new collection. Were you?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in an Ashdeen Lilaowala creation

A brilliant reinterpretation of the traditional Parsi gara or just some hack job?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in a Sourabh Kant Srivastava creation

You've heard of being blind to fashion. But this one takes it far too literally, doesn't it?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in a Jyotsna Tiwari creation

Priyanka Chopra made the 'desi girl sari' quite the rage. But that is so 2008, isn't it?

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in a Sougat Paul creation

Sexy, stylish, colourful. Toned abs, absolutely necessary!

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Drapes or float? Vote for your favourite sari style

Last updated on: March 21, 2014 20:16 IST
A model in a Gaurang Shah creation

And we wind up with this sari by Gaurang Shah that'd make you look like you were on the sets of Balika Vadhu. Now would that be a good thing? Tell us!

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