The second day of FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week was a celebration of environment-friendly fashion. Designers like Anju Modi, Rina Singh's Eka collection, Satya Paul, and other designers presented their unique design concepts to the forefront, from fabric play and neutral tones to thoughtful fashion sitting at its base.
Here’s how glamour unfolded on Day 2 of this 5 days of fashion-
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Studio Medium by Riddhi Jain
Using the Jamdani weave and Bandhani as the creative language for the ensembles, ‘Studio Medium’ brought a seamless merger of these two distinct identities with an inspiration that was the work of artists - Ichiko Kubota and Jeremy Gardiner. The primary base was the traditional 6-yard drape which formed the focal point of the offering. In addition to the sarees, there were also stitched ensembles, which were visualized as a second skin.
The line of innovatively designed saris, tunics, jackets, scarves, and kurtas were dappled with the Bandhani craft that brought a remarkable fusion of fashion to the forefront.
Diksha Khanna
There were numerous mix-and-match options with waistcoats, robes, shorts, slim pencil skirts, comfy jackets as well as cropped blouses to choose from for the discerning buyer. The collection also included mini coin bags and denim backpacks, done by the designer for the first time.
Swatti Kapoor
Keeping the theme completely in control, Swatti’s collection titled “Venus” followed the brand’s tried and tested path of staying true to pure, sustainable fabrics and techniques for her very ethical clothing line. The designer also ensured that the textiles were recycled, upcycled, and left a minimal carbon footprint and wastage.
Bringing the show to a stylish end was Kanika Kapoor, India’s popular nightingale, who looked elegant and sophisticated wearing a swirling, self-designed, maxi skirt teamed with a cute, cropped, drawstring blouse.
R|Elan
Inspired by the incredible world of life under the microscope, Pieux showcased the theme of Illusion in their collection at the event. For creating the illusion of pleats, they worked on the concept of lenticular print. The collection captures the details and intricacy visible under the microscope through different techniques like pleating, weaving, eco-friendly digital printing, and 3D printing.
Keeping the silhouettes oversized and comfy there were chunky sweaters with interesting weaves and patterns. Duel long-sleeves appeared under wide kimono ones, while the buttonless jacket with narrow lapels and large patch pockets had a medley of wild prints and colours. Detailing came in the form of angular zippered necklines for blousons, knit cuffs for sleeves, loads of colour/pattern blocking as well as directions that pointed to interesting construction and drafting techniques.
EKA by Rina Singh
Experimenting with an exploration of block prints on hand-woven fabrics like cotton and cotton silk, Kota, linen, and blends, innovations in Jamdani are also incorporated into cotton and cotton silk silhouettes. Layers of bright colours brought a celebration of life to the garments on the ramp, along with light-as-air hand-woven textiles that projected pixels into the limelight.
The ‘Eka’ silhouettes have always been free and fluid, while gentle layering played a prominent role and brought forth the beauty of the ensembles.
Rina’s collection took inspiration from the famous story of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, where boundaries of truth and fiction blur, while imagination can be seen through romance and could convert a fall into beautiful costumes.
It was indeed a sartorial extravaganza! Can’t wait for the magic we are about to witness on Day 3!
(Source – Lakmé Fashion Week)
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