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IMAGES: Festive, feisty and fiery fashion!

Last updated on: October 12, 2011 15:11 IST

Image: A Hemant and Nandita creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

In Part III of a series, we bring you some more ramp action from the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week!

Celebrity showstoppers, bikinis and minis -- the WLIFW has all that and more in store as it unfolds till October 12 in the Capital!

Here, we bring you a few more glimpses of the best designs that have been showcased on the runway!

We start off with the sexy stylings of Hemant and Nandita, whose collection 'Happily Unmarried', saw models catwalk in joyous and cheerful tones of oranges, blues and greys signifying freedom and liberty. Seen here is a floral bodysuit teamed with a sleeveless sheer blouse.

Bubbly blue

Image: A Hemant and Nandita creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

We loved this uber-chic dress with its bubble silhouette below the waist.

Back to nature

Image: A Hemant and Nandita creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Next we have a sky and foliage print contour top with boy-shorts worn underneath.

Hint of sheer

Image: Carol Gracias for Hemant and Nandita
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Carol Gracias strikes a pose in a number with sheer bodice, a matching bustiere showing from underneath.

Be sexy

Image: A Hemant and Nandita creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Hemant and Nandita wind down with another of their floral bodysuits, this time with matching print jacket.

Indo-Bohemian flavours

Image: A Kavita Bhartia creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Kavita Bhartia introduced beautiful, colourful summer pieces with strong Bohemian flavours and the bright palette of a kaleidoscope, like this dip-dye bodysuit.

Colourful chic

Image: Rachel Bayros for Kavita Bhartia
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Rachel Bayros shows off a gold encrusted corset and bubble hem skirt.

Kurta couture

Image: A Kavita Bhartia creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

We loved this sheer kurta with its splendid paisley embroidery.

Tunic talk

Image: A Kavita Bhartia creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Bhartia tones things down with this grey-coral mix of draping tunic and tee.

Rajput-Victorian mix

Image: A Samant Chauhan creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Samant Chauhan used Rajputana zardozi hand embroidery fused with Victorian motifs to create elegant garments like this fusion ensemble.

Voluminous verve

Image: A Samant Chauhan creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

A voluminous, wispy ghagara is set off by an exquisite jacket.

Surprise guest

Image: Tamara Moss and Tom Alter for Samant Chauhan
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Tom Alter was Chauhan's surprise showstopper, clad in a red military uniform with Tamara Moss in a bridal on his arm!

Constructed silhouettes, free drapes

Image: An Urvashi Kaur creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Urvashi Kaur constructed silhouettes with free drapes (like the bodysuit shown here) and off-whites, timidly treated with pastel blues, pinks and browns to celebrate the season.

Mad about minis

Image: An Urvashi Kaur creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

This dip-dye cowl mini gets the thumbs-up!

Pleats to the max

Image: An Urvashi Kaur creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

The mini is replaced by a maxi in pleats, kissed by blue.

Psychedelic Opera

Image: A Nida Mahmood creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Nida Mahmood displayed a riot of colour with the models exuding geek chic.

Print overdrive

Image: A Nida Mahmood creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

A quirky sari in a mishmash of prints makes its presence felt.

Upbeat edge

Image: A Nida Mahmood creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Mahmood showed no sign of a dulling palette -- dig these orange pants and green shirt!

Nymph in mauve

Image: A Joyjit Talukdar creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Joyjit Talukdar's 'Ela' line was ethereal and muted, like this asymmetrical mauve number.

Texture togs

Image: A Joyjit Talukdar creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Pale blue gets a workout with the many textures defining this sack dress.

Cutwork class

Image: A Joyjit Talukdar creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Feminine and pretty, this ivory-grey fusion is sure to be a hit with any lady.

Keep it white

Image: Tinu Verghese for Rahul Reddy
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Tinu Verghese was one of the first on the ramp for Rahul Reddy, who stuck to a strict palette of whites, faded browns and greys. Crisp, cool and chic were the keynotes of the collection.

Sleek and simple

Image: A Rahul Reddy creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

This perfectly-cut jacket and bright sandals bring out the best in a delicate skirt.

Back to school

Image: Tamara Moss for Rahul Reddy
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Tamara Moss is quite the schoolgirl in this dainty little number.

Flawed perfection

Image: A Divyam Mehta creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Standing up for crafts and tradition were Divyam Mehta's creations, beautifully handcrafted with 'honest errors' as the concept note put it. Seen here is an unusual pair of dhoti pants with suspenders.

Skinny jeans

Image: Nethra Raghuraman for Divyam Mehta
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

And finally, we have Nethra Raghuraman showing off her long pins in skinny jeans and a flouncing blouse.