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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Indian Handlooms And Textile Day At Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 Opened By Ujjawal Dubey, Divya Sheth, Mayank Anand And Shraddha Nigam

MAYANK ANAND AND SHRADDHA NIGAM BROUGHT TIMELESS FABRICS TO THE FOREFRONT AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2015

Mayank Anand and Shraddha Nigam at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015

19 March, 2015: With two timeless fabrics as their base, Mayank Anand and Shraddha Nigam presented their “Chauraha” collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015. 

Dhonekali from West Bengal was a fabric with its unusual twisted yarn that is normally found in the pallav. The Gamcha, the other selection was a very interesting unstitched fabric/garment of the country with multiple uses, which is carried by men and women throughout the year for different purposes. 

The designing duo used them in a colour palette of black, white and red checked pattern along with hand woven cotton that created a fashionable stir on the runway as the models glided down. From interesting draped tunics and dresses to cowl pants and striking tops; the collection made optimum use of these two very humble textiles. 

Construction was at its extreme best. Starting with an attached necklace to a multi panel dress, the looped tunic, a great buttoned down onesie with a detached collar and jumpsuit tunic. The extended kurta maxi dress with attached dupatta, Jaffa pants, shirt-jacket dress, a shift with an attached cape and a lop sided top were some more eye- catchers.

The designing duo did not control their creativity as the asymmetrical kurta with shoulder drape and the layered maxi completed the cool but very rustic collection.

When fashion followers want to dwell deep into rustic culture and bring popular fabrics into their wardrobes, the “Chauraha” collection by Mayank Anand and Shraddha Nigam will satisfy their sartorial needs.

DIVYA SHETH TOOK THE AUDIENCE ON A ROYAL FASHIONABLE ORGANIC JOURNEY AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2015

Divya Sheth at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015

Giving eco-organic fabrics the luxe royal touch Divya Sheth presented her collection “Sultana on Safari” at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015

Aimed at the jet-setting global traveller who believes in sustainable fashion, Divya ensured that her fabric choice was pure hand spun and woven Khadi, organic silk and silk chiffon, which were given an innovative touch with traditional reinvented Kalamkari and Ajrakh in natural dyes.

To make life really easy for the worldwide tourist, there were summer trench coats with spacious pockets for Ipad, mobiles and passports. For the sporty ones, the addition of convenient pockets for binoculars so that hands were kept free was great. With the ‘trench’ as the inspiration, the collection added trench anarkalis, which would be ideal for that destination wedding far away from home.

Colours were kept very earthy with beige, brown, leaf green and rust adding to the natural tone of the collection. 

Detailing that was impressive were the slit sleeves, floppy collars, tail coat tunics, beautiful cutwork sleeves and hem edges, the very interesting dhoti skirts and batwing covers.

Added to the look was eco-wood and silver jewellery decorated with kachchi embroidery.

Mix fashion with an organic flavour and turn into a “Sultana on Safari” declared Divya Sheth with her colourful collection. 

UJJAWAL DUBEY’S ANTAR-AGNI LABEL UNVEILED SUBTLE DRAMA FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S WEAR AT LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2015

Antar Agni at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015

‘Antar-Agni’ the label by Ujjawal Dubey offered innovations for his men’s and women’s wear collection called “Half-Light” at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015.

Ujjawal aimed to create a fashionable balance between contrasts, played with dark and light grey as well as pastel shades of blue and then sprang a surprise with metallic colour details.

Keeping the silhouettes to relaxed fits, which were oversized and layered, Ujjawal’s fabric options were restricted to handwoven khadi, linen net, linen satin blends, cotton linen and added faux leather and organza for accents.

Detailing gave the men’s wear a New Age feel as wide salwars, one- button collarless jackets, long knee length Sherwani, and cross-over kurta revealed some comfy options. Angular and asymmetric hemlines accentuated the kurta; while the bundgala jacket with an uneven midi kurta was an unconventional semi-formal offering.

The five women’s wear looks started with a relaxed panelled anarkali with an organza inset at the sides, moved to a cross-over top worn with slashed and layered pants,  a cowl draped toga top and a very innovative pant/skirt. The final kurta with a draped attached dupatta was an amazing two-in-one style.

When men and women want subtle drama or a hint of raw glamour in their wardrobe then they should head for Ujjawal Dubey’s “Half-Light” collection created for his ‘Antar-Agni’ label.

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Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 kicks off with a stunning Makeup Show by Lakmé

Mumbai, 18^th March 2015: From beauty statements that will inspire summer trends like never before to a revolutionary innovation in makeup, the Lakmé Makeup Show presented the best of beauty on Day 1 of the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015. Celebrating 15 years of fashion and beauty, Lakmé kick started this season with a one-of-its-kind show curated by Lakmé expert Natasha Nischol, as models strutted down the ramp in DRVV’s collection. In line with the Lakmé beauty statement, Natasha presented ‘the evolution of ‘Sculpt’ with avant garde looks, each reiterating makeup as an art form. Playing muse to the experts was Lakmé’s face Shraddha Kapoor. 

Lakme Absolute Sculpt Show Presenting Lakme Makeup Pro

The biggest highlight of the show was the launch of Lakmé’s revolutionary Makeup Pro App, the first of its kind, a real-time virtual makeover app with the complete palette of shades and looks across the Lakmé portfolio. From prepping the skin to applying makeup, this app lets you try how each product looks   on you digitally. Lakmé’s prostylist looks created by makeup experts, including the look that Shraddha sported on the runway today, is the highlight of the app.  You can simply try the look in a single click.

Lakme Absolute Sculpt Show Presenting Lakme Makeup Pro

Natasha brought alive various art forms in makeup looks - inspired by Sculpt – including etching, bronze, mosaic, clay and paint. Complementing these avant garde looks were Sculpt inspired hair-dos creatively presented by the Lakme Absolute Salon team.

“In our 15^th year at Lakme Fashion Week, we reinvent make-up – presenting it as avant garde looks, in line with fashion.  The new hi-definition matte lipstick is the star of the Lakme Absolute Sculpt line – our trend forecast at Lakme Fashion Week for this season. Taking it one step further, we empower every Indian woman to experience this beauty trend first hand with the first of its’ kind - Lakmé Makeup Pro app. A true revolution in the world of makeup, this real-time Makeup Pro app promises to be the biggest blockbuster  in beauty and we are absolutely thrilled to bring it to all makeup lovers all over the country”, Purnima Lamba, Head of Innovation at Lakmé. 

Lakme Absolute Sculpt Show Presenting Lakme Makeup Pro

“Sculpt has indeed been a very exciting theme to work on. It gave me the artistic freedom to play around with structure and symmetry, while also being able to recreate the evolution of makeup. I am also very thrilled about the Lakmé Makeup Pro app, as it is a true delight to every beauty buff and will change the way we explore and create makeup looks.” said Natasha Nischol, Lakmé Makeup expert.

Lakme Absolute Sculpt Show Presenting Lakme Makeup Pro

“Make up pro is an amazing app and I simply love experimenting with my favorite looks. Every time I have 5 min free during shoots, this is what I am using! It is extremely user friendly and helps me select colors and styles that compliment me, in an instant. I also love how I have access to all the Lakmé makeup right on my fingertips.” said Lakmé face Shraddha Kapoor.

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Masaba's Unique, Vibrantly Colorful ‘Sugar Plum' Show On Instagram At Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015!

18 March, 2015, Mumbai: A fashion revolution went into cyber world for the first time in India by Lakmé Fashion Week. One of the most popular trendy young designers in the country presented her colourful line on popular social media platform, Instagram.

Masaba for Instagram at Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2015

Colourful, young and kitschy are the adjectives that are used to describe the collections by talented designer Masaba Gupta whenever she has displayed at fashion weeks.

Her latest offering “Sugar Plum” presented on Instagram at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 had all the juicy elements and was a vibrant line of easy, comfy creations that will appeal to Indian as well as global followers of fashion.

It was a show with a great difference and totally unconventional. Followers watched Masaba’s colourful summer/resort 2015 line live on Instagram, which has become a favourite platform for fashionistas around the globe.

Masaba for Instagram at Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2015

So in the comfort of their personal spaces – living room, lounge, bedroom etc. - the world watched the show. It was a unique “off-site” presentation for the viewers on their smart phones and computers who also saw changes in the backdrop and lighting, which added to the amazing quality of the collection.

While digital prints have always been Masaba’s forté she went in for bold ones with 3D effects and a lot of rainbow colour blocking for basic shapes like dolman sleeve tunics with fuchsia, emerald and sun yellow patches.

Mini flared skirts in lemony shades were worn with tiny cropped tops, printed piped shirt looked really tasty as candy colours came alive for the fruity sweet line. Wrapped like candies in cellophane was the head gear, while the Popsicle hues were seen in colour blocked off-shoulder loose tents and sleeveless shirt collar column dress. A giant candy print on multi coloured will-power tubes were tempting entries.

Masaba for Instagram at Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 201

When the trend followers want to make some noise with their sartorial choices, Masaba Gupta’s latest line “Sugar Plum” presented on Instagram will be a mouth watering addition that will get loud accolades at any event.

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