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Sushmita Sen: A bride yet again for Vikram

Last updated on: September 9, 2010 17:17 IST

Image: The opening of Vikram Phadnis' Blenders Pride showing
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant

Here's a look at designer Vikram Phadnis' showing from Day Three of the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, which hit Mumbai over the weekend from September 3 to 5.

King of bridal couture Vikram Phadnis showcased a stunning array of ethnicwear to mark the third and final day of the Blenders Pride Fashion tour in the city (click here for coverage of Day One, Day Two and celebrity attendees).

The country's leading catwalk queens strutted their stuff for Phadnis and in true star style, Sushmita Sen dominated the ramp in his showstopper. Take a look.

Things got off to a start with this trio of beauties in ravishing black and gold.

Sparkles play hide 'n' seek

Image: A Vikram Phadnis creation

Gold embroidery and a border in red set off this ensemble, with hints of shine setting off the dark background.

Rich red and gold

Image: A Vikram Phadnis creation

Soft and luxurious, a crimson velour lehenga was set off by a bright gold, intricately worked jacket.

Burst of vivacity

Image: A Vikram Phadnis creation

Bright as a songbird, this ghagra choli with its whirling colours had us mesmerised.

Bold and beautiful

Image: Carol Gracias for Vikram Phadnis

Model Carol Gracias gives her trademark pout in yet another gorgeous ethnic outfit -- like how the dupatta is draped? Most innovative.

Cherry tone

Image: Diandra Soares for Vikram Phadnis

Diandra Soares is up next, in a lovely pink and orange number luscious as a cherry.

Stripes and dots

Image: Candice Pinto for Vikram Phadnis

Pretty as a picture in merry stripes dotted with gold is Candice Pinto.

Formal foursome

Image: Menswear by Vikram Phadnis

Next it was the turn of the guys, showing what the ideal groom would look like on his big day.

Perfect balance

Image: A Vikram Phadnis creation

Phadnis balances the colours on this ensemble perfectly -- champagne, maroon, gold and blue come together in perfect harmony.

Along the same lines

Image: A Vikram Phadnis creation

Continuing with the same theme, the designer offers up another similar outfit, substituting churidaar pants below and a striking green and red men's dupatta.

Toning it down

Image: Pia Trivedi for Vikram Phadnis

Moving back to womenswear and a more muted palette, we see Pia Trivedi in a sheer mustard sari with antique border.

Spritely set

Image: A Vikram Phadnis creation

Another threesome take to the runway in a spellbinding array of velour, hot pinks and lush green.

Looking demure

Image: A Vikram Phadnis creation

A picture of beauty, this number shows considerably less skin and the dupatta is demurely draped over the head for effect.

Slim silhouette

Image: A Vikram Phadnis creation

Got the body for it? If so, this stunning drape, which hugs the figure to bring out its curves, is perfect for you.

Earthy inspiration

Image: A Vikram Phadnis creation

There's something very rural and raw about this particular lehenga ensemble, especially the earthy tones, what say?

She's still got it!

Image: Sushmita Sen for Vikram Phadnis

Sushmita Sen stepped out to thunderous applause, dominating the ramp with her electrifying presence in a bronze and gold strapless corset dress.

The final line-up

Image: Final line-up, Vikram Phadnis

Candice Pinto leads a train of models in the designers' best work out to mark the closing of the show.

The man himself

Image: Vikram Phadnis and Sushmita Sen

And finally, Phadnis himself steps out, hand-in-hand with Sushmita to mark the close of a truly spectacular show.