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Images: Sultry sirens in luxuriant ethnicwear

Images: Sultry sirens in luxuriant ethnicwear

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

"For the bold and beautiful contemporary Indian bride." That was Vijay Balhara's offering at the LFW.

Street style gets a designer makeover

Street style gets a designer makeover

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Designer Vivek Karunakaran sought to "explore the beauty of the aimless wanderer" with his showing on the second day of the LFW. Take a look.

Fashion: Figure-hugging goddess drapes

Fashion: Figure-hugging goddess drapes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Highly stylised silhouettes and Goddess-like looks are what creative director Shradha Murarka and designer Ninon Palisse of label Vizyon told us to expect on Day Two of Fashion Week.

Fashion: Utterly feminine folk-inspired beauties

Fashion: Utterly feminine folk-inspired beauties

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Designer Anita Dongre showcased a range of cocktail and ethnicwear on Day One of Lakme Fashion Week, complete with a folk dance performance on the ramp midway. Take a look.

Pix: Swadeshi style, batik beauties on the ramp

Pix: Swadeshi style, batik beauties on the ramp

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Designer Soumitra Mondal continues to promote the cause closest to his heart on the runway -- khadi and traditional textiles. Here is a glimpse of his collection 'Frome' on Day One of the LFW.

Cool cottons and floral fantasies at Fashion Week

Cool cottons and floral fantasies at Fashion Week

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Asmita Marwa continued with the theme from her spring/summer collection earlier this year, inspired by her imaginary muse Maya on Day One of the LFW.

'Your body actually craves for sugar and food'

'Your body actually craves for sugar and food'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Seasoned model Archana Akhil Kumar shares her experience at fashion weeks and how she keeps herself composed during this five-day-marathon.

This HOTTIE makes Geeky look Stylish!

This HOTTIE makes Geeky look Stylish!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Three off-ramp beauties give us style tips.

10 things we learned at Fashion Week

10 things we learned at Fashion Week

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Major designers missing from the scene, an absolute lack of Bollywood presence and ego clashes marked the twelfth year of the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai. But there was a lot more that happened and it wasn't all bad.

Model speak: Jogging is a must for good physique

Model speak: Jogging is a must for good physique

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

We caught up with model Kabir Singh at the LFW, who said he was a diet conscious, fitness freak, takes his career really seriously, and how he loves colourful goggles.

Ramp fashions: Glam, futuristic style

Ramp fashions: Glam, futuristic style

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Called 'Let's Play a Game -- Again', Swapnil Shinde's line at the LFW was all about futuristic fashion. In the designer's own words, his creations were all about "space age fantasy and robo-glamazons".

'Sonam Kapoor is not afraid'

'Sonam Kapoor is not afraid'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

GenNext designer Akshat Bansal believes Indians are finally ready to experiment with fashion and look for individuality.

A fashion tribute to a Mughal princess

A fashion tribute to a Mughal princess

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Inspired by the daughter of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, designer duo Abhi and Rahul presented their collection 'Zeb-un-Nissa' on the final day of the LFW.

PIX: Ethereal gowns and skinny minis

PIX: Ethereal gowns and skinny minis

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Presenting designer Jatin Varma's collection from the final day of Lakme Fashion Week.

Shaan sings, catwalks for Troy Costa

Shaan sings, catwalks for Troy Costa

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Delving into womenswear for the first time, here's what designer Troy Costa put on display at the LFW.

PIX: Chitrangada sizzles on the catwalk

PIX: Chitrangada sizzles on the catwalk

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

A burst of colour and embroidery inspired by the ripples of water defined Arpan Vohra's collection on DayThree of Lakme Fashion Week.

PIX: Sizzling festive styles dazzle runway

PIX: Sizzling festive styles dazzle runway

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Masaba Gupta opened Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week in true 'Mumbaiya' style, with a 'Nan Khatai' band marching onto the ramp to kick things off. Presenting her 'Thinking Bride' collection.

PIX: World War II-inspired fashion

PIX: World War II-inspired fashion

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week opened with a showing by Amalraj Sengupta, inspired by the tragedy and drama of World War II. Check it out.

The martial art-inspired stylings of Arjun Saluja

The martial art-inspired stylings of Arjun Saluja

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Designer Arjun Saluja collaborated with haircare giant TIGI to present a hairstyle and high-fashion showing on Day Two of the LFW. Have a look.

Pix: Move over pastels, bold colours hit the ramp

Pix: Move over pastels, bold colours hit the ramp

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Designer Harangad Singh's line on the second day of Fashion Week, 'Khumor', was inspired by the ecstasy of divine passion. Take a look.

Gabbar makes a style statement at Fashion Week

Gabbar makes a style statement at Fashion Week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Does this Sholay-inspired jacket get your fashion vote?

Fashion: Quirky-cool styles hit runway

Fashion: Quirky-cool styles hit runway

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Thought you'd ever see a whole spring/summer range by a designer using only two essential garments? We didn't either. But Neha Agarwal suprised us with the number of looks she managed to style using just shift dresses and netted long jackets at the LFW. Check it out.

Watch out! Sangeeta Bijlani steals the show at fashion week

Watch out! Sangeeta Bijlani steals the show at fashion week

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Here's a round-up of the celebs who attended Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week!

Lisa is (red) carpet ready!

Lisa is (red) carpet ready!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Rajasthani designer Swati Vijaivargie's inspiration for her Mauj collection showcased at Lakme Fashion Week was 'a distinctive artistry of flat weaving called Kilim and Dhurrie.'

Revealed! What Kareena, Karisma love talking about

Revealed! What Kareena, Karisma love talking about

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Despite their six-year age gap, Kareena and Karisma have a lot more in common in the fashion department than you think.

Debarun showcases Chanachur couture!

Debarun showcases Chanachur couture!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Drawing inspiration from the famous desi snack chanachur or 'Bombay Mix' as it is known the world over, designer Debarun Mukherjee showcased his line on Day Five of the LFW. Take a look.

Sari sizzle: Mandira, Jacqueline heat things up

Sari sizzle: Mandira, Jacqueline heat things up

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Designer Puneet Nanda showcased yet another mesmerising array of sparkling saris, elegant lehengas and chic cocktail numbers from his label Satya Paul to mark the close of Day Four of the LFW. And performing the showstopping honours were Mandira Bedi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sarah-Jane Dias and Amruta Patki. Here's a glimpse of the fantastic finale for the day.

Images: Neil Nitin Mukesh goes space-age for Nari!

Images: Neil Nitin Mukesh goes space-age for Nari!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Narendra Kumar brought Day Three of the LFW to a spectacular close with his latest line of garments, created in association with denims brand Killer Jeans. With a space age theme and futuristic funk on display, the showstopper was modelled by Neil Nitin Mukesh. Don't miss it!

PIX: 1950s Rock 'N' Roll styles on the ramp

PIX: 1950s Rock 'N' Roll styles on the ramp

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Here's what Smriti Gupta's 'Jail House Rock' collection on the fifth and final day of the LFW was all about.

The Indian bride gets a new look

The Indian bride gets a new look

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Here's what designer Raj Shroff offered up from his label 'Ravage' on Day Four of the LFW.

PIX: Maria, Tejaswini and Parizad sizzle!

PIX: Maria, Tejaswini and Parizad sizzle!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Celebrating 10 years of her label on Day Four of the LFW, here's what Payal Singhal offered up on the ramp.

Pix: Meet the young turks of Indian fashion

Pix: Meet the young turks of Indian fashion

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

They saw their careers take root at Lakme Fashion Week in the last few years. Now, in a showing that's the first of its kind, these designers put up a united front and visited looks from their past to create new collections for 'Five years of Gennext' -- take a look.

Laser lights, funkadelic style from Manish Arora!

Laser lights, funkadelic style from Manish Arora!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

In fitting fashion, designer Manish Arora blew it away with his first-ever showing at Lakme Fashion Week, which drew Day One to a close. Don't miss it!

PIX: Luxurious bridal wear by Krishna Mehta

PIX: Luxurious bridal wear by Krishna Mehta

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Designer Krishna Mehta celebrated over a decade of fashion on Day One of the LFW with a collection she wants women to "lust after", in her own words.

Naga tribal stories at Lakme FW

Naga tribal stories at Lakme FW

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Day Four of the LFW saw Naga designer Imcha Imchen draw inspiration from the tribals of his home state to create a vivacious line of organic cottons and\nsilks.

Modelspeak: 'Six packs are not a must'

Modelspeak: 'Six packs are not a must'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Mudasir Bhat from Kashmir, who started his ramp career in Delhi has now shifted base to Mumbai. We caught up with him at the LFW.

Modelspeak: 'My first love is the runway'

Modelspeak: 'My first love is the runway'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

Here's a quick take with fitness freak and model Kabir Singh at the LFW.

'People call me a bombshell'

'People call me a bombshell'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Four contestants who competed at the Lakme Fashion Week Plus size model auditions tell us how they deal with body shaming.

How to become a Lakme Fashion Week model

How to become a Lakme Fashion Week model

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Members of the LFW selection jury spell out what it takes to walk the Fashion Week ramp.

Payal, Anusha dazzle Fashion Week

Payal, Anusha dazzle Fashion Week

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Designer Payal Singhal displayed her latest range of resortwear on the fifth and final day of the LFW. Crepe and embroidery came together to create outfits that can be worn both by day and by night, with crystal embellishments and changeable silhouettes. So here's a look at a sparkling wardrobe that's ideal for both the beach and a formal occasion.