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He just lived the dream of EVERY boy who grew up in the '80s

By Rediff Get Ahead Bureau
September 08, 2017

Dressing '80s pinup icon Brooke Shields and all the other hotness from Sachin & Babi's New York Fashion Week show.

This happened too: When 2 supermodels got together!

Yes, that is '80s pinup icon Brooke Shields!
Fashion designer Babi Ahluwalia (right) helped the actress with her outfit backstage before the Sachin & Babi show at the New York Fashion Week on September 7, 2017.
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For Spring/Summer 2018, Sachin & Babi journeyed to Istanbul's Grand Bazaar -- 'a crossroads of history, cultures and modern trade,' in their words.
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They were inspired by the Middle Eastern market's captivating energy as well as French fashion muse, Loulou de la Falaise's, eclectic bohemian spirit.
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The pieces, they said, 'combine classic evening wear elements such as tulle, silks and sequins with unexpected colors and graphic Ottoman textiles.'
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Determined to maintain cultural integrity, Sachin & Babi sourced original fabrics from Turkish artisans and enlisted a local manufacturer to create this season's shoes.
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Their goal: 'To indulge your senses with vibrant tapestries, rich textures and bold spices.'
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According to Vogue, Sachin & Babi's biggest success in this collection was the use of sequins.
'In today's image-heavy world, nothing stands out like a woman with a full body of glittering paillettes.'
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WWD loved the tassles: Infused with an ethnic feel [they] added a charming touch to a range of fluid pieces.'
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WWD added, 'The well-executed lineup offered a wide range of versatile, chic occasion attires, which felt perfect for a hip cocktail party in New York, a gala in Istanbul or a wedding party in Mumbai.'
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Designers Babi and Sachin Ahluwalia take the traditional bow.
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Oh, and Brooke Shields? She approved :)
But like us, Vogue had one request for the next season: 'Swap the waifish models with some who can carry off the brand's luxe and lively creations with the aplomb of Brooke Shields.'
Photograph: Mireya Acierto/Getty Images.
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