A spectacular Grand Finale by Anamika Khanna brings the 25th season of Lakmé Fashion Week to a close!

Mumbai 22^nd March 2015: In a perfect conclusion to the celebration of its 15-year milestone, Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 witnessed a magnificent Grand Finale by design priestess Anamika Khanna. Anamika’s collection was inspired by ‘Sculpt’- the Lakmé beauty statement for the season.

Models walking the ramp at the Lakme Grand Finale

A truly avant-garde couturier, Anamika’s interpretation of Sculpt was a display of craftsmanship and construction. With structured drapes, it was a fearless line, not confined to rules but an innovative blend of ‘sculpting’ and ‘de-sculpting’. Indian crafts were used in structural forms. The colour story played with silver, gold, ivory, gunmetal, black, soft pink, nude and a strong blue.

The experimental silhouettes played with structural drapes. Anamika researched extensively with embroidery like zardosi, thread and metallic work to reinvent it to match the inspirations for her strong but quiet creations.

Lakme Face Kareena Kapoor at the Lakme Grand Finale

Whether it was the silhouettes, colours, embroidery or fabrics, the “Sculpt” collection by Anamika Khanna was an intense fashion experience that left a lasting, mesmerizing impression on the audience with the ultra-glamorous beauty of the ensembles.

Each look on the runway was completed with Lakmé’s new range of Absolute Sculpt Matte lipsticks and accentuated through structured hairdos. Anamika’s models strutted down the runway with well-defined and contoured matte lips in a stunning palette of rich plums, deep reds and feminine pinks. Backstage, the sculpted looks were crafted by Lakmé makeup expert, Natasha Nischol, in collaboration with Lakmé Absolute Salon hair experts.

Adding to the grandeur of this 15-year celebratory finale was an appearance by Lakmé face Kareena Kapoor Khan who played muse to both Anamika and Natasha.

Designer Anamika Khanna, Lakme Face Kareena Kapoor and Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovations, Lakme

Talking about her finale collection Anamika said, “It has been an absolute honor to be a part of this grand 15 year celebration. Lakmé’s Sculpt statement was a very inspiring theme to work with for my Grand Finale collection. It is an eclectic mix of construction and deconstruction and I have played with a lot with drapes, Indian dhoti’s and long flowy jackets – all silhouettes that truly captures my vision of Sculpt.”

Lakme Face Kareena Kapoor and Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovations, Lakme

Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovation at Lakme said, “Sculpt is all about a modern and structured look, with a focus on matte lips, which we see as the big trend this season. Anamika’s creations and Natasha’s make up have magnificently brought alive our vision of Sculpt.”

Other celebrities at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 Grand Finale

Jacqueline Fernandez at the Lakme Grand Finale

Deepika Padukone at the Lakme Grand Finale

Sonakshi Sinha at the Lakme Grand Finale

Nita and Isha Ambani at the Lakme Grand Finale

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MANISH MALHOTRA presents The ‘Blue Runway’ Collection in Association with WEvolve For Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015

Mumbai, 18th March 2015: With the “Blue Runway” at Lakme Fashion Week, Manish Malhotra introduces a new dimension to his summer collection with a social message of change. In association with the WEvolve campaign, with World Bank as partner, the show will mark the global launch of this initiative focused on challenging societal norms that lead to gender based violence.

Manish Malhotra with Rosario Dawson

As part of LFW’s 15-year celebrations, this collection will be showcased on Day 1 of Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015, on 18th March at 9.30 pm. For the first time in Manish’s association with LFW, the show will be an offsite one in the old world ambiance of the Great Eastern Home – a sprawling home décor store featuring unique and worldly furniture. Manish Malhotra has personally chosen the venue and given his attention to every detail to ensure that all the elements come together in a spectacular show that does justice to this special occasion.

Manish Malhotra for Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015

Celebrating its couture legacy in a more contemporary avatar, Manish Malhotra’s Blue Runway collection captures romance and lightness with the intention of conveying a sense of positivity and respite. Manish will be spotlighting intricate thread work, mirroring the Parsi gara, on soft and flowing fabrics.

Mirror work detailing adds a contrasting texture to the elegant pieces. The outfits are highlighted with jewelry by Anmol Jewellers. The colour palette this season is dominated by hues of blue from powder to midnight, with bold touches of variations of yellow reflecting the promise of a bright future.

While inspired by traditional techniques, this collection is innovatively designed to be worn in any part of the world. The women’s line includes summer flowy gowns, jacket-saris, off shoulder and halter crop tops and skirts as an ode to the lehenga, with embroidery giving a 3D effect to light fabrics. Since this show is about empowering women by empowering men, Manish Malhotra has given a strong focus to his men’s collection with impeccably tailored menswear that includes bandh-gala jackets and long shirts in structured and easy styles. In essence, Manish Malhotra brings together a youthful and glamorous collection to celebrate the younger generation who is the key agent of change.

The WEvolve program draws on the power of creative industries – including mass popular culture, fashion and social media – to empower young people to challenge norms that lead to gender violence. The best runway faces, popular style icons and leading personalities from Bollywood and beyond will unite with Manish Malhotra and WEvolve on this critical issue while celebrating the promise of a better life. The Blue Runway collection by Manish Malhotra will be available in Mumbai and New Delhi at his flagship stores.

Celebs spotted at the show - Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline, Kajol, Sridevi, Neha Dhupia, Shabana Azmi, Sophie Choudry

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