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High fashion with Malaika, Jacqueline and more
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.
Dip-dye reverie
Model Diandra Soares struts her stuff in a white and blue dip-dye creation with an impressive backless cut.
Punky cut-away
Jagged edges and bright metallics take the punky route on the ramp -- you gotta have attitude to carry off a dress like this!
Mermaid musings
Royal purple swirls from ruffles at the top to a mermaid silhouette around the ankles.
Dare to bare
If you've got it, flaunt it in this daring sheer number, worn over a black bodysuit.
Gift-wrapped and gorgeous
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.
Belle of the ball
Moving into a cascading train at the back, this red ensemble is truly worthy of an A-lister.
Shimmering waif
Pia Trivedi looks like something out of a fairy fantasy in a shimmering little outfit.
Trio of beauty queens
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.
All smiles
Gavin steps out alongside his three muses as the applause hits the roof.
French inspiration
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.
Dramatic brown
Make a statement in this cowl-neck number with asymmetrical neckline and floral motif like Sanea Shaikh.
Flirty sparkle
Plenty of bling brings out the best in this mini, with its flirty, fitted cut.
Scarlet siren
Candice Pinto struts her stuff in a crimson ensemble that reveals a lot of skin.
Starry appeal
Bollywood babe Jacqueline Fernandez comes on next in a red carpet special, shining from head to toe.
Milk and chocolate
Malaika Arora Khan follows up with a satin gown that truly has the seductive appeal of chocolate.
As pretty as her muses
The lovely Mandira Wirk looks as stunning in one of her own creations as do her celeb showstoppers.
Timeless elegance
Another serving of glamour was offered up at the Rahul and Gunjan showing, opened by Indrani Dasgupta in a classic green number.
Cutting-edge ethnicwear
This cocktail sari in simple grey and black exhudes immeasurable appeal, especially the choli, with its sheer sleeves.
For the guys
A well-cut gentlemanly suit will always have the ladies swooning.
Short and sweet
We see Candice again, striking a pose in this pretty little fusion dress.
Casual dude
If you've got the bod for it, boys, you can carry off a deep-neck tee -- and here's how.
Showstopping stunner
Model-turned-actress Sonal Sehgal, who starred in the recently-released Aashayein donned the showstopping sari in gorgeous black and red lace.
Team of talent
Sonal leads Rahul and Gunjan out onto the ramp as the curtain comes down on their showing.
'Play'ing it 'right'
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.
Jazzy jumper
Candice pouts for the cameras in a black fitted jumpsuit and bright attached wrap.
Red riding hood
Well, a slightly sexier version anyway! What say, Pia?
The right kind of ruffles
Layers and ruffles define this classy number, with its becoming fit and one-sided shoulder detail.
Young style
Jesse carries off a three-fourth jumpsuit with attitude.
All in a row
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!