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Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
Here's what veteran designer Wendell Rodricks had to offer at the closing show of Lakme Fashion Week's second day. Photographs: Uttam Ghosh
Long dresses, georgette circle dupattas, satin silk long line cholis, kurtas and high-waisted dhotis cascaded down the runway as part of Wendell Rodricks' 'Timeless' collection on Day Two of the LFW.
The fluid garments retained the designer's free-spirited signature look, but in a departure from his usual offerings, had a distinctly Indian feel to them, something he described as "difficult" because of the "unusual styling".
Seen here is a wispy colour-block two-layered sari.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
Next we see Nethra Raghuraman in an array of electric colours spliced together.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
Alesia Raut takes a turn on the ramp in a multi-layered ensemble featuring tie-up detail at the neck and dramatic cross-over down the front.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
Rodricks takes drop-crotch pants to the extreme with this unusual jumpsuit for men.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
Spiffy white linens, a classic resort look, are complemented by a looping threaded shawl.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
All-white for the ladies is jazzed up with a dramatic cape with cut-out shoulders.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
The same ensemble is worn in two different ways to showcase its versatility.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
Cascading sleeves and side pockets add an urban vibe to this boho tunic, teamed with pants.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
Surelee Joseph strikes a pose in a poncho-style kurta and wide-leg pants.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
We see more of the colour-blocking trend with this panelled, free-flowing maxi.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
A half-pant-half-dress creation modelled by Kavita Kharayat makes a statement.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
The striking simplicity of black is broken by a vibrant fuschia trim that drapes down the front.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
The designer offers up another yummy citrus number with aqua blue added on for effect.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
Diva Dhawan shows off another bright poncho-style garment draped over one shoulder.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
Twirling in orange, we see Sanea Shaikh dominate the ramp.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
The showstopper is Tegan Rodricks, the designer's niece and god-daughter, modelling a daring black backless ensemble.
Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks
Rodricks proudly escorts Tegan down the runway to mark the close of his showing -- guess fashion runs in their family!