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IMAGES: Red-hot ramp action and Kangs catwalks again!

Last updated on: October 12, 2011 19:05 IST

Image: Rachel Bayros for Malini Ramani
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

In Part IV of a series, we bring you some more ramp action from the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week!

Celebrity showstoppers, bikinis and minis, feisty fads -- saddle up as we bring you more of the WLIFW happenings straight from Delhi.

We start off with the bold creations of Malini Ramani, a resort line called 'Enigmatically Yours'. Seen here is Rachel Bayros in a one-piece swimsuit complemented by a fringed bolero.

Cut-away couture

Image: A Malini Ramani creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Next we have this striking cut-away maxi, slashed right to the hips.

Shift of palette

Image: A Malini Ramani creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

The designer shifts to multicolor scalloped thread embroidery and mirror-work with this edgy jumpsuit.

Ethnic influence

Image: A Malini Ramani creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

The collection winds down with ethnic-influenced designs like this pretty swirling one.

Splendour 'n' prowess

Image: A Rahul Singh creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Rahul Singh used whites and indigo blues to come up with a crisp line with formal undertones -- check out this ethereal, sheer number.

Boho chic

Image: Rachel Bayros for Rahul Singh
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

We see Rachel once again, strutting casually in a checkered pinafore maxi.

Slim fits

Image: A Rahul Singh creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Show off those pins in pencil pants and a casual shirt.

Patch it up

Image: A Rahul Singh creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Leggings patched over with frayed square satin pieces make a statement, teamed with a layered tunic.

French Grandiose

Image: Nethra Raghuraman for Shantanu Goenka
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Drawing his inspiration from the famed French queen Mary Antoinette, Shantanu Goenka's new summer creations were an opulent mix of vintage silhouettes with 3D pleating on the waist. Here, Nethra Raghuraman shows off her supermodel chops in a fuschia mini.

Blooming in bloomers

Image: Tamara Moss for Shantanu Goenka
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Tamara Moss strikes a pose in satin bloomer shorts and an exquisite threadwork top.

Demure damsel

Image: A Shantanu Goenka creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Things take a demure turn in this matching floral silk skirt and top.

Queen bee

Image: Kangana Ranaut for Shantanu Goenka
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Kangana Ranaut was quite the showstopper in a flouncing, romantic red-carpet gown.

Love inspiration

Image: A Nikasha Tawadey creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Nikasha Tawadey's collection progressed like a romantic poem -- starting soft and timid with each verse, the collection unfolded many emotions. The silhouettes were ethnic, celebrating indigenous shapes like this delicate tunic.

Let it flow

Image: A Nikasha Tawadey creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

This flowing, creamy tunic was the very essence of feminity.

Sari statement

Image: A Nikasha Tawadey creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Contrary to convention, this pretty pink drape was teamed with a loose, ruffle-hemmed blouse instead of tight-fitting choli.

Coral cutie

Image: Noyonika Chatterjee for Nikasha Tawadey
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Noyonika Chatterjee sails out in a delicious coral ensemble.

Smart style

Image: A Gauri and Nainika creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Duo Gauri and Nainika stuck to well-cut, colourful attire like this pistachio jumpsuit.

Burgundy blush

Image: A Gauri and Nainika creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

A model channels the sexy little stewardess look in a burgundy mini.

Sophisticated stunner

Image: A Gauri and Nainika creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Gauri and Nainika up the ante with a sophisticated charcoal-grey jumpsuit.

True blue

Image: A Gauri and Nainika creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Another chic cocktail takes to the ramp in silky blue.

Cloud with a silver lining

Image: Rachel Bayros for Niket and Jainee
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Twosome Niket and Jainee created a warm chemistry with silver and white for the coming season, starting off with Rachel Bayros in this batwing ensemble.

Pale but pretty

Image: A Niket and Jainee creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

An encrusted corset and swishing ghagara are the cynosure of all eyes.

Vision in ivory

Image: A Niket and Jainee creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

We see another Indian outfit step out, but this time it's a short choli with off-white lehenga and ruffled dupatta.

Short and long of it

Image: A Niket and Jainee creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

A lovely see-through robe with embroidery adds an unusual touch to this mini.

Peek-a-boo

Image: A Rimzim Dadu creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Rimzim Dadu's offerings from label 'My Village' was all about textures, structure, pot pourri, sequins and space age, like this amazing cutwork maxi with sleeveless jacket.

Space-age spin

Image: A Rimzim Dadu creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

This full length ice-blue skirt was complemented by a pink bustiere and transparent acrylic overcoat.

Floral funk

Image: A Rimzim Dadu creation
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

Blue and green pastels work their charm on a textured floral number.

Bow belle

Image: Nethra Raghuraman for Rimzim Dadu
Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman

And finally, Nethra Raghuraman goes the urbane route in a giant bow-embellished top and blue midi.