Oomph walks the ramp for Malini Ramani
Last updated on: March 7, 2010 21:12 IST
Photographs: Sanjay Sawant
Designer Malini Ramani, in association with Grey Goose Vodka, showcased four different resort collections on Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week and had four showstoppers, modelled by Mehr Jesia, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavna Pandey -- and Ramani herself!
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The showing was woven around the theme 'A Journey of Love' -- a free-spirited woman's travels to the exotic destinations of Mexico, the Cote d'Azur in France, Rajasthan and Zanzibar in Africa, in search of a soulmate. Having found him in Rajasthan, she returns to India to reunite with her love and they live happily ever after in Mumbai.
Each of the lines, in addition to the country-wise influences, has been named after a cocktail. So here's a look at creations from 'Mexican Martini', 'Cote Azure Crush', 'Indian Summer', 'Zanzibar Temptation' and 'Bombabe'!
We start off with the 'Mexican Martini' line -- applique work in Mayan and Aztec-inspired hues and patterns. Seen here is a bright kaftan dress in the colours of a Mexican sunset.
Sanea Sheikh struts her stuff in an effervescent long-sleeved fuschia number with richly worked bodice.
Multi-toned triangles mark the seams and neckline of a streamlined ochre maxi.
The second line was defined by drapes and jumpsuits like this sky-blue strapless one, worn by jet-setters who travel to exotic destinations like the Cote d'Azur in France.
A single pleat running down the front defines this softly undulating orange gown.
The jumpsuit acquires a more sophisticated silhouette -- note the perfect draping, which stands out thanks to the deep pink colour.
In the third line, Ramani combined Rajasthani threadwork with shells, mirrors and studs to create sun dresses like this pretty pocketed maxi.
Lisa Haydon strikes a pose in a slit-sleeved tunic with multi-hued floral bordering.
Diandra Soares is all smiles in a lovely jumpsuit with the same threadwork on display.
Fourth in line was the African-themed collection, with snake prints, bandhini patterns and plenty of skin on display! Dig this delicious cut-away swimsuit.
Lisa Haydon shows off her curves in a black one-piece with bandhini work.
Diandra Soares steps up in a black bikini, with a majestic kaftan-style cover-up.
The last and final collection, 'Bombabe', consisted of four liquid gold draped gowns, the first of which was modelled by Mehr Jesia.
At 41, she can still give the younger girls a run for their money!
Sanjay Kapoor's jewellery designer wife Maheep stepped out next, in a strapless classic.
But the designer wasn't done yet! Third came Chunky Pandey's wife Bhavna, in a low cowl neck.
And finally, wearing her fourth from the 'Bombabe' line was Malini herself -- she is seen here posing with all her prominent showstoppers.
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