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By Tista Sengupta and Rajesh Karkera
April 02, 2016

Here's looking at some of the most stylish women who are not on the Lakme Fashion Week runway!


Name: Archana Chandan

Age: 24

Job: Marketing executive with gupshup


I just love the attention here :) I love coming here because I know I can wear whatever I want from my wardrobe and nobody here will judge me. I can wear the weirdest outfit and people are still gonna like me. That’s why I just love coming here. It is like freedom for me.”

My look

I'm wearing boyfriend dungrees from Koovs. My footwear is Zara Oxfords and this is right now a very IN look. A very summery look since I am here for the Spring Summer Resort 2016. :) And yes, my crop top is from my favourite Forever 21.

My style mantra

I like experimenting with different looks. I like to put weird things together to make it into one good looking ensemble.


Name: Nidhi Rawat

Job: Talent manager, Toabh.

My look

I am wearing a skirt with a slit and a cape from my designer friend Anandita.

The crop top is from Topshop And the nude shoes are from Charles and Keith.


Name: Augustine Shimra

Job: Artwork and production for designer Asa Kazingme

My look

I am wearing designer Mrinalini Gupta's creation. I have paired it up with accessories inspired by the Nature. I have designed this neckpiece.

My style mantra

As I come from the north east region of India, I have been into fashion since childhood. I wear ensembles that resonates my culture and tradition.


Name: Maryam

Job: I work for Toabh. I take care of the editorial and the placements.

My look

I got my jumpsuit from a fashion blogger site, it’s called fancypantsthestore and am I'm wearing heels which are basically tie up transparent laces and they are from redcarpetindia.

My style mantra

My fashion mantra is something that is crazy, flirty and something that defines me and reflects my personality


Name: Upasana Mehta

Job: Jewellery designer

This is the first time this season that I've come to see the Lakme shows."

My look

This is a Nishka Lulla dress. Shoes are from New York fashion street, Soho street. It is a shoppers paradise! Jewellery is my own brand, Upasana Mehta Fashion Jewels. 

My style mantra

Just be yourself, wear what you like to wear. It doesn't have to be the trend of the season as long as you can carry it off well and you're happy wearing it.. You can't go wrong with that. I'm 42 and I'm hot :)

Don't Miss our Special Coverage of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016

Tista Sengupta and Rajesh Karkera
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