Since we cannot get enough of desis in the Big Apple :-)
India made its presence felt at the recently-concluded New York Fashion Week.
There was Padma Lakshmi, of course, who looked a million bucks at the J Mendel show.
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And totally knocked our socks off in this sexy jumpsuit at Naeem Khan’s showing too!
Here she is with American actress Jamie Chung and Mumbai-born Khan.
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Naeem Khan's line featured stunning designs in shiny metallic shades.
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Khan also experimented with colours and patterns -- ranging from geometric to floral.
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Jumpsuits have been all the rage but this one on the right took our breath away.
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We could not take our eyes of these stunning numbers. Can you?
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And then there were these that made us wish we could fit into them.
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Also showing at New York Fashion Week were designer duo Falguni and Shane Peacock.
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They stuck to their trademark edgy designs much like these.
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The designers stuck largely to shades of blacks (and some whites)
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While most of their silhouettes were western, this one seemed more India-inspired.
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And here are the designers at the end of the show soaking in a well-deserved applause! :-)
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For his latest collection, India-born Bibhu Mohapatra turned to Nancy Cunard, the political activist of the early 20th century for inspiration.
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However, instead of recreating the costumes of the '20s (the era she lived in), Bibhu attempted to reflect her independent spirit.
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The line featured daywear dresses as well as separates and gowns such as this one.
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Also featured were fitted shift dresses made of a handwoven leather and silk cloth.
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The talented young designer is seen here (R) acknowledging the warm applause from the audience.
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