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A preview of Swapnil Shinde's 'futuristic' LFW line

Last updated on: March 4, 2010 14:35 IST

Image: A model wearing a green one-sided metallic number awaits her fitting by designer Swapnil Shinde
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

He is known for his pastel shades and long gowns. Designer Swapnil Shinde, whose creations line the shelves of India's leading fashion stores and are worn by the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Mughda Godse, Amrita Rao and Soha Ali Khan, is back for the spring/ resort 2010 installment of Lakme Fashion Week.

And this time around, there are fewer gowns to be seen and more of what he calls 'futuristic' designs.

'Transformers-meets-Alice in Wonderland'

Image: Shinde (left) surveys his work as other models choose their outfits off the racks in the background

Shinde's latest collection is called 'Let's Play a Game, Again' and he describes it as "Transformers-meets-Alice in Wonderland".

"The collection is very graphic," he says, "There are not too many long gowns, though they have traditionally been my forte. I've always been a video games fan and my last collection was inspired by the Mario Brothers."

What to expect on the runway

Image: A few of the designer's creations on display

So how would Shinde dress Anne Hathaway who plays the Snow Queen in Alice In Wonderland? He'd probably get her into a long flowing gown -- of the few in his latest line.

And in addition to the gowns, here's what you can see in Shinde's collection this season at the LFW -- bandage tops with acrylic handwork, voluminous hexagonal skirts and funky androgynous space age belts, bags and shoes to accessorise.

Metallic twists

Image: Catwalkers line up at the fittings

Metallic drapery jig sawed with patent leather and metal chain embroidery, tweaked with techno acrylic cut-out embroidery, lame lycra sleek low waist pants, metallic transparent leggings -- all of these constitute the designer's vision of future fashion.

'Fiercely feminine'

Image: The designer makes adjustments to a white gown

"This time, the colours range from white, jasmine, nude, neon red, orange, chartreuse and aquamarine to grey and black," explains Shinde,describing the line overall as 'fiercely feminine and futuristic'.

'Be prepared to be on the edge of your seats!'

Image: Shinde takes a moment out of his busy fittings schedule to pose for the cameras

And here is his message for all fashionistas: "All forward-thinking women, looking to get a head-start for future fashion, be prepared to be on the edge of your seats!"

So stay tuned, because Shinde's LFW showing will be featured right here in the next few days!