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Lakme FW: Anita Dongre's rich Rajasthani reverie

After AND, Iinter-Pret and Grassroot, enterprising designer Anita Dongre has launched her fourth label: Timeless. Here is the first collection from the new addition, titled Jaipur...My Jaipur. No prizes for guessing what to expect!

Bright hues, Rajasthani textiles, bandhni bodysuits, shararas and gota embroidery took to the ramp with a vengeance, enamouring everyone with their ethnic beauty. Seen here is a becoming bubble blouse teamed with see-through leggings.

Hooked on halters

Dull gold jodhpurs add dramatic flair to this pretty but conventional halter-necked top.

Let your torso do the talking

Volume below means figure-hugging on top -- take note, fashionistas, how well these two contrasting garments compliment each other.

Refreshing the palette

Deep blue is a welcome change on the runway and refreshing to the eyes. The collection's trademark red and gold set it off well.

The block effect

Chunky sections of colour come together to create a unique sari, topped off with a backless gown.

Jazzy jacket

Be the cynosure of all eyes in this open-front jacket, worn over a gold bikini top and ghagra.

Fiery orange

Dazzling orange teamed with deep purple is reminiscent of colourful, rural Rajasthani culture.

Strike with stripes

We dig this delicious cocktail sari with its slimline gold stripes.

Twirl and whirl

One of Dongre's models does justice to this lovely twirling kurta, worn over shiny churidaar pants.

Kurta culture

Hints of well-placed embroidery and contrasting colour set off this lovely kurta, worn over a crushed ghagra skirt.

Bikini bombshell

A sexy gold bikini choli set off this vermilion sari to perfection -- who says you can't show off your sensual side in
ethnicwear?

Opulent fabrics

Velour seems to have made a huge comeback, with practically every designer so far at the LFW using it. This rich salwar
kameez sets a double thumbs-up.

Black is back

Black and red, with their striking combination, seem to be the colours of choice for spring/summer 2010. Hints of brown and green set this ethnic ensemble just slightly apart.

Flaring hues, flairing cut

Ooze attitude in harem pants and a perma-pleated sheer top with fanned-out sleeves.

Meet the maker

Surrounded by her creations, Dongre takes to the runway as the audience applauds her elegant ethnic handiwork.