Photographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Presenting high-end fashion and starry showstoppers from designers on days three and four of Delhi Couture Week!
The third and fourth days of Delhi Couture Week saw the handiwork of celebrated Indian designers such as Shantanu & Nikhil, Manish Malhotra and Rohit Bal take to the ramp in a flurry of stylish showings.
And of course, the celebrity quotient elevated profiles considerably!
Here, we bring you the most lensworthy catwalk moments.
We start off with the talent of Adarsh Gill, captured in an orange draped full-length number modelled by Bhawna Sharma.
Silky blue
Image: An Adarsh Gill creationNext we have this slinky two-tone blue gown with a crystal-embellished bodice.
Silvery stunner
Image: An Adarsh Gill creationThe designer ups the ante with this beautiful scallop-edged silver lace sari.
Bridal belle
Image: An Adarsh Gill creationThis heavily-worked red bridal showstopper is the ideal finale to Gill's showing. Which bride wouldn't feel like a princess in that!
Demure fashion
Image: An Ashima-Leena creationDesigner duo Ashima-Leena started off with this eye-catching silk salwar kameez.
Winning combination
Image: An Ashima-Leena creationThe jacket-sari combo is really trending and the contrasting tones here set off the outfit.
Altar-bound
Image: Pia Trivedi for Ashima-LeenaPia Trivedi plays the demure to-be bride in this attractive lehenga.
Royalt presence on the ramp
Image: Sharmila Tagore for Ashima-LeenaYesteryears actress and Begum of Pataudi Sharmila Tagore was as graceful as ever, bringing a regal presence to the ramp and setting off her ethnic number becomingly.
Earthy elegance
Image: A Shantanu and Nikhil creationTalented twosome Shantanu & Nikhil didn't disappoint -- their flamboyant flair was at its best with designs such as this yellow-brown ghagara choli.
Pale passions
Image: Michelle Innes for Shantanu and NikhilMichelle Innes looked lovely in this powder-blue lehenga with floral embroidery.
Sunny strut
Image: A Shantanu and Nikhil creationPleats, layers and plenty of tulle came together perfectly to make this dramatic statement.
Fiery hue
Image: A Shantanu and Nikhil creationFor the bold fashionista, this bold orange ensemble with sparkling silver embroidery is just the thing.
Wonderful in white
Image: Sonakshi Sinha for Shantanu and NikhilShantanu and Nikhil's creamy showstopping creation was carried off perfectly by Sonakshi Sinha, who seems to be in love with the catwalk!
Classic drape
Image: A Manish Malhotra creationHis distinct designs can be identified from a mile away, but we're glad we got to see Manish Malhotra's stunners, like this classic sari, up close.
Gargantuan but gorgeous
Image: Surelee Joseph for Manish MalhotraSurelee Joseph did justice to this rich mix of fabric, colour and tasteful embroidery.
Drop-dead red
Image: Sanea Shaikh for Manish MalhotraThe sight of Sanea Shaikh twirling in this fantabulous ensemble is enough to have anyone stop in their tracks!
Ivory delight
Image: A Manish Malhotra creationThe designer pales his palette with this ethereal creamy lehenga and sexy choli.
Fitting in fabulously
Image: Sonam Kapoor for Manish MalhotraLook closer. With her stauesque frame and sharp features, she's such a dead-ringer for a professional model that you may almost miss Sonam Kapoor while taking in that fantastic showstopping design!
Making an impression
Image: A Gaurav Gupta creationGaurav Gupta sought to mesmerise with a burst of creativity and he didn't disappoint -- check out this silver-kissed lace bodysuit.
Haze of pink
Image: Candice Pinto for Gaurav GuptaIt's not often that you see a lehenga completely devoid of any embellishment, but this one worn by Candice Pinto has a striking effect all the same.
Innovative twist
Image: A Gaurav Gupta creationWhat you're seeing here is actually a skirt that moves into sari-like pleats at the bottom, while the see-through choli is toned down with part of the dupatta strategically stitched on!
Lime look
Image: A Gaurav Gupta creationGupta switches to a bolder hue with this voluminous lime number adorned with ruffles on one shoulder.
Fishtail fantasy
Image: A Gaurav Gupta creationAnd here we have a yellow red-carpet special with fishtail silhouette -- like the rest of the designer's collection, it blends Eastern and Western influences.
Burnished bombshell
Image: A Rohit Bal creationRohit Bal's line kicked off with drama straight away -- we love this burnished gold and white plunging gown.
String it along
Image: A Rohit Bal creationThis daring blouse is nothing more than strings of gold coming together in a barely-there pattern! The floral skirt, on the other hand, shows off abundant threadwork.
Cutwork couture
Image: A Rohit Bal creationAnother heavily worked floor-sweeper is set off with a sheer cutwork top. How amazing does it look!
Extravagant entry
Image: Tinu Verghese for Rohit BalThings only seem to get more opulent with this jaw-dropping outfit modelled by Tinu Verghese.
Say it with...
Image: Arjun Rampal for Rohit BalGolden letters etched on a shirt, if Bal has anything to do with it! Arjun Rampal seems to be enjoying the moment.
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