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STUNNING PICS: Ankita Shorey does an Angelina? Almost!

Last updated on: March 6, 2012 19:31 IST

Jatin Varma's collection at Lakme Fashion Week's Summer-Resort 2012 went from cute to elegant to daring with an almost Angelina Jolie-esque moment on the ramp. Photographer: Hitesh Harisinghani

Fashion designer Jatin Varma's collection Glisten was all about red carpet glamour as models walked the ramp in stunning outfits that ranged from the cute to the daring.

The show opened in semi-darkness as three models posed on the stage before the lights came on and the drama began to strains of the violin.

STUNNING PICS: Ankita Shorey does an Angelina? Almost!

Last updated on: March 6, 2012 19:31 IST

Varma's collection comprised a line of well-structured and impeccably finished gowns and dresses. Candice Pinto opened the show for the designer in this outfit.

STUNNING PICS: Ankita Shorey does an Angelina? Almost!

Last updated on: March 6, 2012 19:31 IST

Sucheta Sharma walks the ramp in one of Varma's outfits. The collection started with nudes wafted into blues before eventually closing with a line of black dresses and gowns.

STUNNING PICS: Ankita Shorey does an Angelina? Almost!

Last updated on: March 6, 2012 19:31 IST

Laser cut looks with a matt sequin finish highlighting the sharpness and detailing were prominent on the ramp.

STUNNING PICS: Ankita Shorey does an Angelina? Almost!

Last updated on: March 6, 2012 19:31 IST

Glisten is a distinct departure from his last collection Paparazzi that featured satin gowns in almost electric greens and blues. The colour palette is soothing -- predominantly muted – reminiscent of early midsummer and the silhouettes more structured than the last collection.

STUNNING PICS: Ankita Shorey does an Angelina? Almost!

Last updated on: March 6, 2012 19:31 IST

If there was a hint of last season that spilled over into this one it would be this glittering black gown that Ankita Shorey modelled.

Needless to say the high slit was reminiscent of Angelina Jolie's black gown at the Oscars and we could almost see Shorey being tempted to stick out her leg a la Jolie but were mercifully spared a 'me-too' moment.

STUNNING PICS: Ankita Shorey does an Angelina? Almost!

Last updated on: March 6, 2012 19:31 IST

Jatin Varma takes a bow with Ankita Shorey by his side.