Images: High fashion at the horse races!

Here's a first look at the high-street Ministry of Fashion showing, held as part of the McDowell Signature Indian Derby last night.

It's all about glitz, glamour and money and the McDowell Signature Indian Derby, to be held in Mumbai over this weekend, kicked the celebrations off early with a fashion show on February 3.

Well-known catwalk queens strutted their stuff in creations that were inspired by rustic Indian culture from the Ministry of Fashion -- check it out.

First up we have these innovative leggings, slashed with sheer panels and topped with a cheerful silk handkerchief blouse -- and don't miss the faux fur handbag!

A pretty number that seems to be by Galliano intersperses a newspaper print with red flowers.

Anchal Kumar strikes a pose in a funky yellow and grey form-fitting mini.

Like to show a lot of leg? This emerald number is just the thing.

Sanea Shaikh strikes a pose in a tiny skirt that shows off her endless gams.

For the guys, a long-sleeved mauve tee and jeans have a dressed-down but cool effect.

This collared tee and jeans combo also sits well for those 'just chill' dates.

The vibe switches to partywear with Anchal in this sexy LBD.

Another black cocktail, sporting a one-sided cut and zig-zag embossed pattern, takes to the ramp.

Shimmer and shake with this metallic-tinged fringed beauty.

Soft, playful and feminine, this deep blue ruffled dress is sure to catch anyone's attention.

Will the leopard print ever go 'out'? Doesn't look like it, if this hot little outfit is anything to go by!

Sanea steps out once more, this time in a hip-hugging denim dress with a corset fit and sheer detailing -- very sexy!

Desire the flaired and flirty look? This little brown ensemble is ideal.

If you have them, that is, in this body-hugging tee for men.

All the lovely ladies and dapper dudes take to the runway one last time...but it's not over yet!

Preceding the showstopper for the evening, a colourful performance by traditional Kachi ghoris to live Rajasthani folk music livens things up.

And then actress Geeta Basra takes to the ramp in all the splendour of a flame-licked strapless evening gown. Doesn't she look lovely?