Fashion: For India and Mother Earth

Inspired by the Indian farmers' protest against the British colonialists for the cultivation of indigo, Abhishek Dutta adapts the sentiment for comtemporary times to promote respect for Mother Earth.

Designer Abhishek Dutta showcased his 'Neel Bidroho' collection on the first day of the LFW.

Using the natural dye indigo to make a statement against artificial means, the garments were eco-friendly, comfortable and used bold embroidery to herald the coming of the festive season. Take a look...

This laced-up neckline with white skirt and swirling threadwork opens the show -- very Bohemian.

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Nicole Faria is up next in an indigo sari that fades into white and a skin-gripping blouse.

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Intricate as a spider's web, minute cut-work detailing adorns a white vest, knotted over a dress in crisp fabric.

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Freddy Daruwala strikes a pose in a white high-necked coat with pants a shade darker -- the embroidery, though sparse, is just right to balance things out.

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White and sheer, a kurta with accentuated shoulder is worn over a midi dress.

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A puffy casual blouse goes well with pleated dhoti pants for a voluminous silhouette.

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A pale gold bolero adds elan to mesh leggings and an asymmetrical fade tunic.

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A strategic tuck in the hemline of this ensemble reveals a clashing but pretty print.

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The designer teams brown churidaar pants with a cool kurta that has an attached dupatta circling the torso.

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In a more semi-formal look, we have this textured grey-black jacket worn over a tee and trendy pants.

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We see Nicole once more, modelling the showstopper -- a cut-away bodice that moves into ruffles at the hips and a cascade of white.

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Dutta steps out alongside his best creation as the audience applauds.

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