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Twelve designers are touring the country offering up the best of Indian fashion on the catwalk, with plenty of star power added on for good measure.
Yesterday, we brought you a glimpse of Day One of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, which hit Mumbai over the weekend from September 3 to 5.
The tour, which is into its sixth edition and promoting the works of 12 leading Indian designers across the country displayed collections from Gavin Miguel, Shantanu Nikhil, Gunjan & Rahul and Mandira Wirk on Day Two.
Showstoppers included Bollywood hotties Malaika Arora Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Sonal Sehgal. Take a look.
We start off with Gavin Miguel's seductive line of see-throughs and chic eveningwear. Seen here is a revealing white gown with crossover bodice and flowing tulle skirt.
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Model Diandra Soares struts her stuff in a white and blue dip-dye creation with an impressive backless cut.
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Jagged edges and bright metallics take the punky route on the ramp -- you gotta have attitude to carry off a dress like this!
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Royal purple swirls from ruffles at the top to a mermaid silhouette around the ankles.
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If you've got it, flaunt it in this daring sheer number, worn over a black bodysuit.
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Emerald green swirls around Jesse Randhawa in an immaculate ribboned gown that's so perfect it truly looks like she's been gift-wrapped in satin.
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Moving into a cascading train at the back, this red ensemble is truly worthy of an A-lister.
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Pia Trivedi looks like something out of a fairy fantasy in a shimmering little outfit.
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Colour-coordinated in black and electric silver, Miss India-Earth 2010 Nicole Faria, Miss India-World 2010 Manasvi Mamgai and Miss India-International 2010 Neha Hinge model the showstoppers.
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Gavin steps out alongside his three muses as the applause hits the roof.
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Up next we have Mandira Wirk's collection, inspired by the Jan Luc-Godard movie Breathless, embodied French fashion of the '60s. Bright colours, cascading folds and silky sheath-like fabrics were the order of the day, teamed with chic bob wigs.
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Make a statement in this cowl-neck number with asymmetrical neckline and floral motif like Sanea Shaikh.
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Plenty of bling brings out the best in this mini, with its flirty, fitted cut.
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Candice Pinto struts her stuff in a crimson ensemble that reveals a lot of skin.
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Bollywood babe Jacqueline Fernandez comes on next in a red carpet special, shining from head to toe.
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Malaika Arora Khan follows up with a satin gown that truly has the seductive appeal of chocolate.
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The lovely Mandira Wirk looks as stunning in one of her own creations as do her celeb showstoppers.
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Another serving of glamour was offered up at the Rahul and Gunjan showing, opened by Indrani Dasgupta in a classic green number.
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This cocktail sari in simple grey and black exhudes immeasurable appeal, especially the choli, with its sheer sleeves.
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A well-cut gentlemanly suit will always have the ladies swooning.
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We see Candice again, striking a pose in this pretty little fusion dress.
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If you've got the bod for it, boys, you can carry off a deep-neck tee -- and here's how.
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Model-turned-actress Sonal Sehgal, who starred in the recently-released Aashayein donned the showstopping sari in gorgeous black and red lace.
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Sonal leads Rahul and Gunjan out onto the ramp as the curtain comes down on their showing.
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And finally, we come to Shantanu Nikhil, who drew inspiration from Hollywood director Woody Allen's leading actresses to create their collection 'Play-right'.
First up is Carol Gracias in a white satin gown.
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Candice pouts for the cameras in a black fitted jumpsuit and bright attached wrap.
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Well, a slightly sexier version anyway! What say, Pia?
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Layers and ruffles define this classy number, with its becoming fit and one-sided shoulder detail.
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Jesse carries off a three-fourth jumpsuit with attitude.
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The designer duo didn't think it was necessary to have a star showstopping on the ramp -- their stunning red and black gown spoke for itself. Too bad we never saw them either at the end of the show!


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