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IMAGES: Minis, saris and everything between!

Last updated on: August 22, 2011 17:56 IST

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Image: A Nandita Thirani creation
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

We bring you a round-up of showings by Digvijay Singh, Preeti S Kapoor and more on the final day of Fashion Week!

The second half of the fifth and final day of Lakme saw everything from miniskirts to lehengas and saris on the runway. Here are the best offerings from Nandita Thirani, Preeti S Kapoor, Digvijat Singh, Vivek Kumar, Aneeth Arora and Kallol Datta.

We kick off with Nandita Thirani's collection 'La Tosca Du Mumbai', which was inspired by the drama and music of the Puccini opera La Tosca. The garments fused the fashions of Mumbai with Victorian influences and the resulting effect was very chic, like this mini teamed with a sheer black blouse.

Image: A Nandita Thirani creation
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

Next we have this feminine blue-black number with contrasting side panels.

Image: Tamara Moss for Nandita Thirani
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

Tamara Moss is the picture of elegance in an exquisite front-fastening embroidered jacket and aqua skirt.

Image: Rachel Bayros for Nandita Thirani

Rachel Bayros models an orange ghagara with black choli and a chiffon blouse worn over.

Image: Rachel Bayros for Nandita Thirani
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

Actress of Always Kabhi Kabhi fame Zoa Morani was Nandita's showstopper, looking lovely in a tasteful lehenga.

Image: A Preeti S Kapoor creation
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

While all the garments in Preeti S Kapoor's line were Indian, she opted for European influences, using French lace and satin trims alongside traditional ethnic embroidery. Seen here is a stunning orange lehenga with intricate gold embellishments.

Image: A Preeti S Kapoor creation
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

The designer continues with the same colour scheme for this beautiful anarkali.

Image: A Preeti S Kapoor creation
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

A sheer blue drape with hints of green and orange dominates the ramp.

Image: Rachel Bayros for Preeti S Kapoor
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

Rachel strikes a pose in an alluring lace drape.

Image: A Preeti S Kapoor creation
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

Olive and pink embroidery lend this sari antiquated charm.

Image: Lucky Morani for Preeti S Kapoor
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera

Actress Lucky Morani oozed attitude in Kapoor's showstopping creation.

Image: Alesia Raut for Digvijay Singh
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

Digvijay Singh's line for label Bhu:sattva was called 'Geometrees' and fused botanical and floral embroidery with Mughal geometry to create organic and eco-friendly garments. Seen here is Alesia Raut in just such a drape.

Image: A Digvijay Singh creation
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

We see a simple but striking sari in deep red next.

Image: A Digvijay Singh creation
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

The designer sticks to his theme while changing from bright hues to alluring black and orange.

Image: Surelee Joseph for Digvijay Singh
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

Surelee Joseph shows off a geometric sari with a beautiful flowery choli.

Image: Candice Pinto for Digvijay Singh
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

Singh's final sari in pale yellow with black detailing is seen on Candice Pinto.

Image: Candice Pinto for Vivek Kumar
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

Candice also started off Vivek Kumar's showing, which showcased a line called 'Antarkranti'. With inner turmoil as the theme, the styling of the show was a cross between the Dragon Warrior Queen and Star Wars Empress, as is apparent from this dramatic dress.

Image: A Vivek Kumar creation
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

Sparkling leggings set off an armour-like number with heavy detailing on the neck and sleeves.

Image: Nicole Faria for Vivek Kumar
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

Nicole Faria looks regal and other-worldly at the same time in this unique gown.

Image: A Vivek Kumar creation
Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani

Kumar offers up a handkerchief dress in earthy tones.

Image: Rachel Bayros for Kallol Datta
Photographs: Uday Kuckian

Kallol Datta presented three collections, titled 'Conception', 'Namesake' and 'Paper Plane' at the LFW, with matching motifs on each of the garments. Along with designer Aneeth Arora's line, these will also be showcased at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Berlin next January, representing Indian talent.

Seen here is Rachel Bayros in a black floor-length tunic with massive cut-outs revealing grey pants underneath.

Image: A Kallol Datta creation
Photographs: Uday Kuckian

That best describes this jacket with pleats, worn over a sheer top.

Image: A Kallol Datta creation
Photographs: Uday Kuckian

It's apparent this get-up is from the 'Paper Planes' line, with its distinct print.

Image: Rachel Bayros for Kallol Datta
Photographs: Uday Kuckian

Rachel models another of Datta's designs -- a rather severe midi number.

Image: Tamara Moss for Aneeth Arora
Photographs: Uday Kuckian

Aneeth Arora's label Pero jumped on the androgyny bandwagon using Indian textiles. Seen here is Tamara in a culotte jumpsuit.

Image: An Aneeth Arora creation
Photographs: Uday Kuckian

Checkered drop-crotch pants and a crushed top with matching jacket make a statement.

Image: An Aneeth Arora creation
Photographs: Uday Kuckian

We see another jumpsuit, set off by an edgy bolero jacket.

Image: Tamara Moss for Aneeth Arora
Photographs: Uday Kuckian

And Tamara owns the ramp once more for Arora, in this layered brown-green flairing number.

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