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Cascades of crystals and Lara Dutta

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 

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Metal, crystals and opulent fabrics were all part of Raakesh Agarvwal's super-luxurious collection of eveningwear showcased on Day Five of Lakme Fashion Week. The colour scheme ranged from midnight blue to rich plum and fuschia pink, and the fabrics were mainly silk, tulle and net.

Dripping on gold, actress Lara Dutta took to the runway as the showstopper.Here's a look at the uber-rich offerings.

Pia Trivedi is the first entrant, in a hot little mini sporting a weave pattern.


Photographs: Sanjay Sawant
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Easy-West fusion

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Next up is half a purple sari, worn over a tiny choli and zippered, transparent leggings.


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Timeless elegance

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Here's a red carpet special, cowl necked and sweeping the floor in midnight blue.


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Glimmering grape

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Deep and wine-hued, a slightly sequinned gown with transparent touches dominates the runway.


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Chain attack

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Go the heavy metal route in this chained halter with matching vermillion silk skirt.


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Subtle and sizzling

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Marianna Dias is a vision in a maroon toga dress.


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Sparkle and shine

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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In this ravishing red gown, its shimmer catching the light.


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Zipping out

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Zips run in every direction across this bling-thing jumpsuit with low-slung neckline.


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Fearless flair

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Carol Gracias does her thing in swathes of salmon and a heavily encrusted crystal belt.


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Pale peach

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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The designer sends out another incomplete ethnic drape with matching leggings and silver diamonte corset blouse.


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Cutting-edge cutwork

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Marianna takes another turn on the ramp, this time in the best cutwork ethnic ensemble we've seen so far at Fashion Week. The intricacy and craftsmanship are dazzling, as is the overall appearance of the jacket itself. Wow!


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Fine flavour

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Yet another champagne outfit is set off by a pink and purple dupatta, stylishly fastened by a belt.


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Ring in the red

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Agarvwal sends out a ghagra choli with a brilliant red dupatta this time around, ensuring both uniformity and individualism in the line.


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Lovely Lara

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Shimmering and draped in gold chains, actress Lara Dutta showstops in a stunning sari.


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The maker and his muse

Last updated on: September 22, 2009 
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Lara accompanies Agarvwal, who seems to be celebrating his successful display, down the runway.


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