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Lara's back! And the ramp takes a bow
By HITESH HARISINGHANI and RAJESH KARKERA
March 22, 2021

Sanjukta Dutta shines the spotlight on Assam's beautiful textiles.

Designer Sanjukta Dutta has always reminded us about the beauty and tradition of Indian textiles.

Her latest collection, Shukoolaa, meaning bright and white, featured a line of traditional and Indo-Western styles.

And she had the gorgeous Lara Dutta Bhupathi as her showstopper.

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

It was such a treat to watch Lara Dutta back on the ramp.

 

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Dressed in a white and gold mekhela chador, the former Miss Universe was elegance personified. Her statement jhumka and radiant smile were the only accessories she needed.

 

Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

The designer played with Assamese fabrics and her signature prints.

 

Photograph: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

There were kurtas, ponchos, lehengas and saris.

 

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Sanjukta's lovely Indo-Western collection was a doff to her traditional roots.

 

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Balloon-sleeved cholis and slashed jackets were the highlight of the collection.

 

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Cheery pops of yellow played happily with tasselled detailing.

 

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Candice Pinto carried off these monuments with ease.

 

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Sanjukta was all smiles as she walked down the runway with her stunning muse.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

How can we leave without giving you another glimpse of Lara?

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week

That smile, she seems to be saying, is just for you.

HITESH HARISINGHANI and RAJESH KARKERA
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