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LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

Here's a look at lines by designers Nimish Shah, Payal Khandwala and Roma Narsinghani on Day Two at Fashion Week. Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

These three couturiers made a distinct departure from the sexy and feminine at the LFW today, showcasing styles that were diverse, but similar in the sense that they were not intended to titillate in any sense of the word and held on to a haughty individuality.

We start with the languid, draping styles of Payal Khandwala, who likes to sculp, twist and drape fabric to come up with her easygoing lines -- check out this green maxi with side pockets to know just what we mean.

FW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

Nips, tucks and drapes create an unusual black silhouette of two separates -- a maxi skirt and collared crop top.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

Nethra Raghuraman strikes a pose in a gargantuan draped skirt and chocolate shirt.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

The designer offers up more separates, in lovely earthy colours.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

Khandwala steps out in one of her own creations from the line.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

Designer Roma Narsinghani sought to distance her line from regular garments by infusing each with something unique and refreshing -- something to stand out from the crowd.

To know what we mean, take a look at Surelee Joseph in this unusual colour-block, bow-embellished number.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

Next we have Binal Trivedi in a pair of strange black anti-fit lace pants and silk tunic.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

More bows and ethereal, wispy fabrics come to the fore with this part-structure, part-fluid ensemble.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

The designer continues her play with the sheer and opaque, long and short, formal and informal.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

Narsinghani's muses line up for a final turn on the ramp as her show concludes.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

And finally we come to label Shift, by designer Nimish Shah. From tribal prints to florals and collared dresses to anti-fit tunics, he merged the retro and the contemporary.

Seen here is Kavita Kharayat in jazzy printed pants and a demure cardigan.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

Next we have a pair of blue culottes and absurd tunic dress, teamed with the latest footwear trend -- flatforms.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

Rather humdrum, a brown plaid skirt is juxtaposed with a printed sweater.

LFW: UN-sexy, individualistic styles makes a statement

Nethra reappears in a frumpy floral retro-style dress, toting along a handbag that miserably fails to set off the outfit, even if it is mean to make a statement.