PIX: A fashion tribute to the women of Mumbai

On the eve of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2010, ace designer Narendra Kumar celebrated the 10th anniversary of his label in Mumbai with his collection 'Sounds of Mumbai'.

On the eve of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2010, ace designer Narendra Kumar presented his collection titled 'Sounds of Mumbai'.

Kumar, who celebrated the 10th anniversary of his label, had a special off-site showing at the Tote OnThe Turf lounge bar. The vast show area was converted into bogies of a Mumbai local with the ramp having impressions of train tracks. In keeping with the theme, the ushers were dresses as coolies with red shirts and white topis.

The designer, through his collection, paid tribute to the women of Mumbai, their spirit of resilience, confidence and resolute drive.

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Drawing inspiration from the city's diversity and vibrance, Kumar presented a loungewear line with day and evening looks in an elegant neutral colour palette of beige, cream and okra, with subtle accents of lavender, coral and marigold.

Seen here is a pretty cocktail dress with bright orange bodice and box-pleat skirt.

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Light embroidery work featured an abstract sound wave pattern, to signify the sound of the city as seen in this simple, semi-formal creation.

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Sport-inspired club and cocktail looks integrated bold and slightly chaotic sound-wave prints on raw silk, tussar, organza, organic cotton silk and georgette fabrics.

Seen here is a clean black raw silk LBT, with delicate wave embroidery in gold.

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Clean lines and utility prevailed in the work-wear inspired looks, while hand detail finishing preserved the luxe element. All through the line was a distinct and skilfully-constructed silhouette, soft draping combined with precision tailoring characteristic of the designer.

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