Photographs: Dominic Xavier
Day two of the LFW saw designer Babita Malkani showcase her collection, inspired by the mountainous beauty of Cappadocia in Turkey.
Three distinct lines, all inspired by the mystic and scenic beauty of Turkey's mountainous province, Cappadocia, were what Babita Malkani offered up on Day Two of the LFW.
According to the designer, they are "representative of eclectic and bohemian form but keeping in ming the trends for this season". She used asymmetrical silhouettes, rugged texture and distinctive folds to recreate the diversity of the mountainous Cappadocian landscape.
While the first two sets of designs moved from muted peach and nudes to an introduction of green, the third moved to blue and white, an inspiration from Turkish art forms.
To top it all, Malkani got ex-model and actress Pooja Batra to don the showstopper. And it all started with a performance by whirling dervishes, the Sufi dance form followed by the Mevlevi Order in Turkey.
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Wispy peach
Nethra Raghuraman kicked off the show with a wispy peach mini, embellished with gold.
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Traipse in drapes
Pink and grey, a one-sided drape dress makes its presence felt on the runway.
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Stripe central
A striped bubble outfit is accessorised with a waistcoat and neckpiece.
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Tree tone
Brown and olive satin are worked to perfection with a textured sleeveless jacket.
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High street style
Chic harem pants go well with a green tank and knotted wrap.
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Hiking it up high
Mocha, chocolate and blue reveal a lot of leg and sport a halter neckline.
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Merge into one
A one-sided empire waist in merging shades makes a statement.
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Haute handkerchief
Nicole Faria strikes a pose in a plunging handkerchief number.
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Cocktail special
Surelee Joseph pouts in an ivory and brown strapless.
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She's still got it
Pooja Batra is right at home on the ramp in a spectacular gown, the showstopping entry.
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Hand in hand
Malkani and Pooja walk the ramp together to mark the close of the show.
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