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Photos: Kathakali art on the catwalk

August 23, 2013 20:16 IST

Image: A model presents a Nikhil Thampi creation
Photographs: Courtesy Edelman PR

The second show of Day One featured collections from designers Nikhil Thampi, Nimish Shah and Nishka Lulla

Nikhil Thampi who made his fashion debut as a Gen Next designer 2011 showcased his 'Indian Punk' collection at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013.

With a quirky combination of semi-Indian outfits, Thampi's collection boasted of a strong Southern influence.

Seen here is a model in a black lehenga with kathakali motifs designed by Nikhil Thampi.

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Golden glory

Image: Sony Kaur in a Nikhil Thampi creation
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The trendy line featured cholis, boxy lehengas, short saris and long kurtas.

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Metallic sheen

Image: Candice Pinto in a Nikhil Thampi creation
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Thampi chose to blend traditional Indian fabrics like linen, cotton, silk and net with colours like gold, black, white and cream that elevated the festive look. 

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Sheer delight

Image: A model presents a Nikhil Thampi creation
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Each of the outfits were teamed with ethnic jewellery in the form of belts, armbands, brooches, head gear and cuffs, all designed by Nitya Arora.

The accessories were inspired from those worn by the Kathakali dancers from Kerala.

Majestic black

Image: A model showcases a bundgala designed by Nikhil Thampi
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Meanwhile, the outfits for men comprised lungi, palazzo pants, bundgala jackets and waistcoats with gold embroidery on it.

 

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Casual chick

Image: A model in a Nimish Shah creation
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Next up was Nimish Shah’s collection titled ‘Shift’.

An alumnus of the London School of Fashion, Shah’s line featured western signature style of clothes with a vintage touch.

Pretty peasant

Image: A peasant dress by Nimish Shah
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The stylish and elegant midis, floral sun dresses and linear skirts embellished with hand knits, prints and silhouettes added subtlety to glamour.

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Black beauty

Image: A black number by Nimish Shah
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The designer played with sombre shades of charcoal, grey, teal, brown, burgundy teaming them with deep floral prints.

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Floral fashion

Image: A floral dress by Nimish Shah
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Shah's creations included a floral print blouse under brown pinafore and the wrap skirt with swing jacket that took us back to the 70s.

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Maroon makeover

Image: A model presents an travel outfit designed by Nishka Lulla
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Mumbai born designer and stylist Nishka Lulla’s collection personified the theme 'fashionable travellogue'.

Living up to her promise Lulla packed her collection with outfits that were both easy to pack and wear. 

 

Pale comeback

Image: Anastasia presents a micro mini skirt by Nimish Shah
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Shah’s line comprised outfits for different moods -- from casual shirts and unstructured coats to micro miniskirts and oversized pullovers and wrap skirts, there was one for every traveller out there.

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Sartorial statement

Image: A biege creation in satin by Nimish Shah
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True to the theme, fabrics like wool, cotton, crepe, silk and satin dominated the line.

Comfort and flexibility were key words of the collection.

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