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Dreamy, romantic, feminine: Siuli by Nikasha

Here's a glimpse of designer Nikasha Tawadey's collection from Day One of the LFW. Inspired by the pretty flower Siuli, which blooms at night, and woven around a romantic legend about the tree, the collection was feminine, exotic and primarily ethnic.

Surelee Joseph is the first on the catwalk, in an ochre-tinged white and champagne sari.

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Going beige

Next are relaxed dhoti pants teamed with a matching sleeveless vest.

Demure design

A ruffle-hemmed anarkali shows off a heavily embroidered bodice and conservative cut.

Plush in polka dots

This orange 'n' cream lehenga is both trendy and traditional, with its polka dots, sparkle-tinged ruffles and floral dupatta.

Earthy brown

Nicole Faria does her thing in figure-hugging churidaar pants and a matching short kurta.

Chic choli

This unusually cut coral choli garnered a lot of attention, but the fading sari is very elegant in its own way.

Fashion flair

Voluminous and earthy, a gargantuan ghagra sails out onto the runway.

Vibrant verve

With the slit going up the front and its vibrant colour scheme, this ensemble was a huge hit.

Going bridal

The designer's showstopper was nothing if not bridal, with rich red, gold border and floral motif coming together in perfect harmony.

All in a row

Tawadey steps out as all her creations line up in an array of colours.