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Made in India Fashion Awards: Asin, Sabya and more

Marie Claire Magazine hosted its second annual Made in India Fashion Awards in Gurgaon on December 4. Stalwarts of the fashion industry picked up the prizes, while the ramp show for the evening focused on traditional crafts. Take a look.

Making a glamorous entry was chief guest Asin, who dazzled in a maroon floor-sweeping number.

The contemporary meets the traditional

The fashion show at the event was a unique blend of contemporary clothing crafted using traditional methods. Fifteen young designers, among them the likes of Zubair Kirmani and Nikasha Tawadey, came together with craftspeople from Dastkar, a registered society that aims at improving the economic status of craftspeople, to create a limited edition collection.

These outfits will go on sale at selected retailers as a joint venture between the magazine and Dastkar. Seen here is an Anupama Dayal creation using Benarasi craft.

Kanjeevaram couture

Up next we have this red white and gold ethnic number by Anand Kabra, sporting Kanjeevaram work.

Going dotty

Designer Anuj Sharma presented this dotty creation.

City stylings

Nachiket Barve went the urban route with Kantha embroidery -- a curious mix, but one that works.

Easy slip-on

Go the casual route with this ensemble by Rimzim Dadu.

Shawl inspiration

And designer Rahul Mishra styled traditional shawls into chic dresses.

Award for the Best Indianwear and Best Craft Revival

Then it was time to give away the prizes. It was no surprise that Sabyasachi Mukherjee swept the Best Indianwear and Best Craft Revival categories -- his ethnic designs have brought him international fame.

Sabya is also dedicated to the cause of saving traditional crafts and supporting the craftspeople who make a living off them.

Awards for Best Bollywood designer and Westernwear

Aki Narula grabbed the Bollywood Fashion Award for this year, while the award for Best Fashion Designer, Westernwear went to Sanchita Ajjampur.

Best Emerging Designer and Most Innovative Collection

Newcomer Amit Aggarwal was the recipient of the Best Emerging Designer honour, while the Most Innovative Collection recognition went to Anuj Sharma.

Best Fashion Show Staging and Best Accessory Line

The fashion industry's wildchild Rohit Bal figured in the list of honorees too, picking up the award for Best Fashion Show Staging, while the award for Best Accessory Line went to Shilpa Chavan, who runs label Little Shilpa.

Best Model, Fashion Photographer and Muse India

Since she's made such a mark on the international circuit, it's no surprise that supermodel Laxmi Menon bagged the Best Model Award, although she was not present to collect it. And Fashion Photographer of the Year went to Tarun Khiwal, while the Muse India honour went to Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, presumably for the Indian inspirations behind his recent collections.