Photographs: Dominic Xavier
Juicy colours, Indo-Western silhouettes and ruffles and rosettes galore defined Neeta Lulla's 25 year celebration on the final day of the LFW.
Completing a quarter-century in the Indian fashion business is no mean feat, so it's not surprising that Neeta Lulla decided to put on her most opulent display yet to celebrate the milestone.
Intending to do justice to her tenure, the veteran designer sent out a line-up of luxurious bridalwear with heavy embellishments, nude linings, dominating silhouettes and crystal detailing in every colour under the sun.
Her inspiration: the repository of work done by her over the last 25 years.
And to mark her eternal success, Sridevi graced the ramp in the showstopping ensemble.
To start things off, singer Manasi Scott, dressed in a mirrored corset, feathered headdress and a ruffled tulle train dramatically opened the show with a rendition of Defying Gravity.
Encrusted elegance
Image: A model showcases a creation by Neeta LullaOne of the first outfits on the runway was this silver-encrusted beige satin number with asymmetrical hemline.
Sunny style
Image: A model showcases a creation by Neeta LullaNext this gorgeous churidaar kameez sailed out, in a lemony hue with becoming embroidery.
Sunset hue
Image: Nethra Raghuraman showcases a creation by Neeta LullaNethra Raghuraman steps out next, in pleated detail lehenga and matching choli with crystal detailing.
Forest nymph
Image: Anjali Lavanya in a Neeta Lulla creationAnjali Lavanya struts her stuff in green and glimmering ethnic separates
Got the blues
Image: A model showcases a creation by Neeta LullaAn evening gown with pleating detail and bejewelled neck takes centrestage.
Lovely in lilac
Image: A model showcases a creation by Neeta LullaBold bikini cuts are not unusual when it comes to traditional Indian wear anymore and the designer drives the point home with this number.
Running with red
Image: Nicole Faria showcases a creation by Neeta LullaNicole Faria strikes a pose in a red frilled top with fitted sleeve and embroidery on one side. And don't miss those jazzy leggings!
Ruffle around
Image: A model showcases a creation by Neeta LullaBaring her bod in this sexy silhouette, crowned with a ruffled boa we have Anjali once again.
Posh pink
Image: A model showcases a creation by Neeta LullaLulla goes all out to make a statement with this pink tulle and sequinned mermaid gown.
Drape stopped short
Image: A model showcases a creation by Neeta LullaA minty toned half-sari is draped around sheen-tinged leggings and topped with a stunning white choli.
Floral flounce
Image: Nicole Faria showcases a creation by Neeta LullaWe see Nicole for the second time, in a rich blue-green sari with exaggerated flowers sitting beautifully where the pallav meets the shoulder.
Emerald partiality
Image: A model showcases a creation by Neeta LullaThe collection certainly leans towards green towards the latter half -- another spangled drape shines on the runway.
Princess bride
Image: Candice Pinto showcases a creation by Neeta LullaCandice Pinto takes our breath away in this opulent purple and red ghagara choli, weighed down with embroidery.
The silver muse
Image: Sridevi catwalks for Neeta LullaSridevi makes her grand entrance in a silver lurex gown complete with train -- which, incidentally, gave her quite a lot of trouble when it came to walking the walk...
Fashionable support
Image: Sridevi and Neeta Lulla at Lakme Fashion WeekSo for her second stint, she gathered it up in her hand, while Neeta lent her a little support too!
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