Lakmé Fashion Week Summer-Resort 2016 came in like lightning and we didn’t even notice that four days had passed – that’s just how much fun we’re having. The day started with summer stripes and a whole lot of glitter by Rara Avis and Shriya Som, and ended in almost the same way. Monisha Jaising closed day 4 with a ramp full of bling worn with the comfiest white sneakers – best of both worlds, I say. Here’s everything you need to see…
1. Farah Sanjana, Rara Avis, Shriya Som
As Farah Sanjana played up the prints, Rara Avis’ collection toned them down a bit. Shriya Som, however mixed in a little of everything. What started with floral tea-party dresses and separates, ended with a glittering Ujjwala Raut closing her show.
Gautam Gulati for Farah Sanjana at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort ’16
Farah Sanjana at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort ’16
Rara Avis at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort ’16
Shriya Som at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort ’16
Ujjwala Raut for Shriya Som at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort ’16
2. Aartivijay Gupta, VERB, Tanieya Khanuja
Animal doodles on white at Aartivijay Gupta, mixed prints and off-shoulders at VERB, and gorgeously tailored whites at Tanieya Khanuja made up the second show on day four at Lakmé Fashion Week.
Aartivijay Gupta at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Aartivijay Gupta at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Aartivijay Gupta at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
VERB at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
VERB at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
VERB at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Tanieya Khanuja at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Tanieya Khanuja at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Tanieya Khanuja at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
3. I Am Design, Lalit Dalmia, Saroj Jalan
Pretty summer pastels with a hint of gold at I Am Design, heavy embellishments and opulent headgear at Lalit Dalmia, and embroidered bridal wear at Saroj Jalan – put them all together and you have your entire wedding season wardrobe (minus the head accessories, of course.)
I Am Design at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Lalit Dalmia at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Lalit Dalmia at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Saroj Jalan at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Saroj Jalan at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
4. #DoubtIsOut
The latest from Reliance, Ajio.com presented their first show, #DoubtIsOut with clothes for every personality. They had five showstoppers which included Sunny Leone, Helen and Bharti.
#DoubtIsOut by Ajio.com at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
#DoubtIsOut by Ajio.com at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
#DoubtIsOut by Ajio.com at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
5. Payal Khandwala
I’d be lying if I said this wasn’t one of my favourite shows all week. Set up by the poolside at the St. Regis, Payal Khandwala‘s models walked by wearing her signature geometric shapes in all the colours under the sun. The coolest saris, tunics, skirts and dresses were all in one collection and TBH, I’d love to wear every one of her pieces.
P.S. Don’t miss all those Tachi accessories!
Payal Khandwala at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Payal Khandwala at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Payal Khandwala at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Payal Khandwala at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Payal Khandwala at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
6. Siddhartha Bansal, QUO, Three
Fun cactus prints on white at Siddhartha Bansal, layers and quirky pockets at QUO and the coolest dungarees yet at Three – these would be immediate street style favourites!
THREE at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Anushka Manchanda for THREE at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
QUO at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
QUO at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Siddhartha Bansal at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Siddhartha Bansal at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
7. Shivan & Narresh, Kunal Rawal
It’s almost always an artist who inspires Shivan & Narresh‘s resort wear and this time it was Fernand Léger’s cubist work. Jumpsuits, skirts, dresses and (obviously) sexy swimsuits came in block colours and a hint of Swarovski shimmer. Yes, we also saw the return of their swimsuit sari.
Shivan & Narresh at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Shivan & Narresh at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Shivan & Narresh at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Meanwhile, Kunal Rawal presented a star-studded menswear show. ‘Between The Lines’ saw military detailing in the form of kurtas, bundies, tunics and shirts. As Arjun Kapoor, Ayan Mukherji, Mohit Marwah sat front row, Sidharth Malhotra walked down the runway looking almost too hot to handle.
Kunal Rawal at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Kunal Rawal at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Sidharth Malhotra Kunal Rawal at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
8. Masaba
Easily one of our favourite Masaba Gupta shows of late, this season was the mirchi‘s time in the spotlight. Stitches saris, wrapped dresses came printed with red chilli prints and her silhouettes were all wearable, fun and comfortable.
Masaba at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Masaba at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Masaba at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Masaba at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
Masaba at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort 16
9. Arjun Saluja
I can’t explain what I saw at Arjun Saluja‘s instillation because you simply had to be there. Here’s a short video, but the full effect of his presentation was something too big for words.
10. Monisha Jaising
Lisa Haydon shone like the light from a million suns at Monisha Jaising‘s show and looked (as you can see) S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G. You need to read our full review here.
We still have a day left so stay tuned, #MissMaliniFashion will be on ground bringing you updates LIVE!