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Fashion: Utterly feminine folk-inspired beauties
Designer Anita Dongre showcased a range of cocktail and ethnicwear on Day One of Lakme Fashion Week, complete with a folk dance performance on the ramp midway. Take a look.
Rhythm, colour and plenty of pizzazz defined Anita Dongre's creations at the LFW.
While the first segment of the show consisted of cocktail dress, the second half was all about formals, both ethnic and Western.
Seen here is a printed number with single asymmetric strap and accessorised with traditional silver oxidised jewellery, which was something of a running theme.
Lady in red
Next we have a softly pleated number with matching clutch -- and don't miss those heavy anklets!
Aqua tones
Moving from a beaded and embroidered neckline into a blue-green print, we have this curve-hugging dress, complete with bangles almost up to the elbow.
Aqua tones
Moving from a beaded and embroidered neckline into a blue-green print, we have this curve-hugging dress, complete with bangles almost up to the elbow.
In-cut intricacy
With earthy colours running into one another and plenty of stones at the neck, this in-cut silhouette works well.
Emerald elegance
The designer goes for green next, with this chic mini.
Midnight seduction
The focal point of this one is definitely that eye-catching neckpiece, but don't miss the becoming drape on this LBD.
Swirling and twirling
A folk performance by two young girls in traditional dress proved a lively diversion and neatly segmented Dongre's second line from her first.
Ethnic swing
We see the first of the Indianwear -- a black ghagra choli with hints of matte embroidery, plenty of necklaces and an interesting printed dupatta.
Concealed beauty
This blue-green printed jacket -- it seemed lovely, but remained mostly hidden behind the dupatta.
Cut-away style
A ribbed black cut-away revealed a few curves and was drizzled with shiny beads.
Paling all the way down
Here we have a tomato red skin-tight blouse, atop a more muted grey-red-gold ghagra swirling below.
Impromptu dance
Model Anjali Lavanya treated us to another impromptu set of dance moves in this gorgeous backless number with its hem of gold.
Whirling around
The whirling and twirling continues with this earth and foliage-toned anarkali.
Maxi-minded
The designer sticks to the same colour scheme with this high-waisted maxi dress.
Sensual seductress
If you dare to bare, this sexy choli, worn over another delightful ghagra, should be just up your alley.