The last day of FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week looks like a starry event with a host of tinsel town stars walking the ramp slaying their respective looks. The event took place at the Jio World Convention Centre.
While the day began with Alaya F, Anushka Ranjan and Bhagyashree taking the centre stage, the afternoon saw Huma Qureshi and Yami Gautam leaving no stone unturned to make this five-day-long extravaganza fashionably memorable.
Huma Qureshi for Nachiket Barve's collection |
Huma walked for Nachiket Barve who brought his Ephermera collection to set the mood with colour, style and exquisite handcrafted detail oriented collection. She closed the show in great style wearing a dazzling, magenta, heavy, encrusted, embroidered lehenga and long-sleeved choli paired with a matching, sheer, organza, ruffled dupatta.
Nachiket Barve's collection | FPJ
Nachiekt Barve's collection is inspired by the poetic transitions in nature and mesmerising patterns of the ocean, tides on shores, meteor showers in the sky, blooms, sea anemones and tidal currents.
Nachiekt Barve's collection | FPJ
There was great detail and ornamentation in his collection, which we learn took hundreds of hours of great craftsmanship by Indian artisans.
Nachiekt Barve's collection | FPJ
There was a grand medley of cutwork, thread embroidery, and interesting appliqué techniques, along with splashes of colourful beading that added wonderful textures to the ensembles.
Nachiekt Barve's collection | FPJ
Another remarkable aspect of the collection was, the clever and ingenuous use by Nachiket, of upcycled fabrics and trims from previous seasons, which he rejuvenated and repurposed for this line to keep waste at the minimum.
Nachiekt Barve's collection | FPJ
There were bursts of iridescent sequins that glittered on light as air organza, while hand cut blossoms were appliquéd carefully.
Nachiekt Barve's collection | FPJ
Gossamer-like silks, luxurious velvets and sheer chiffons were the perfect choice for the floor-kissing, swirling gowns and regal capes, while cocktail wear lehengas, jumpsuits, separates and sari gowns completed the fashionable menu of styles.
Nachiekt Barve's collection | FPJ
The collection moved seamlessly from seaside soirées to after-dark evenings under the starlit skies.
Nachiekt Barve's collection | FPJ
Bouquets of appliqués were the point of focal attention for the black asymmetric hemline midi; while a high neckline gown with slinky cutaway shoulders sported a thigh-high slit and cascading floral motifs.
Nachiekt Barve's collection | FPJ
Making a stylish entry on the ramp was the lush floor-sweeping ensemble with a tantalising off-shoulder bodice, but the sheer asymmetric cape dappled with appliqués, over a bralette and matching trousers, added a sophisticated look to the collection.
Nachiekt Barve's collection | FPJ
Men’s wear was restricted to black, embroidered, bundie, buttonless jacket, kurta, sheer shirt, and trousers.
Next was Shyamal & Bhumika collection for Spring 2023.
Yami Gautam for Shyamal & Bhumika's Spring 2023 collection | FPJ
Yami walked the ramp dressed in the designer duo Shyamal and Bhumika’s signature tulle gown with embellished, floral designs on it.
Shyamal & Bhumika's Spring 2023 collection |
To add oomph to her look, her outfit was teamed with a pair of black knee-length boots while dewy makeup with glossy lips and light smokey eyes complemented her outfit.
Shyamal & Bhumika's Spring 2023 collection | FPJ
Shyamal & Bhumika's collection celebrates their globe-trotting muse, using a poetic blend of hand-embroidered masterpieces, designed using age-old craft techniques in an unusual mix of colours and silhouettes were inspired by nature, history and traditions, ancient architecture, the splendour of the royal courts, museums, rare private collectors and antique markets.
Shyamal & Bhumika's Spring 2023 collection |
The new line transports the wearer into a world of fantasy and celebration. The duo's deep-rooted reverence for the rich culture and heritage of India and the craftsmanship it boasts of, also shines through this season.
