Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Here's a piece of the ramp action from the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week!
One of the country's biggest fashion dos of the year got off to a swinging start on Saturday, October 8.
The ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2012 edition has seen several designers' creations take to the runway in a flurry of colour and light, airy cuts. Take a look.
First up we have the leggy Rachel Bayros for Rina Dhaka, in a nude bodysuit with tasselled shoulder detailing.
Metallic maiden
Image: Kalki Koechlin for Rina DhakaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Next we have Kalki Koechlin in this sexy metallic grey gown by the designer.
Not-so-formal
Image: Prateik for Rina DhakaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Actor Prateik showed off his buff chest in formals, leaving the buttons undone.
Pairing up
Image: Prateik and Kalki Koechlin for Rina DhakaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
The two stars then donned a matching set of dyed his 'n' hers outfits for their final runway round at the Dhaka show.
Bright sprite
Image: A Rajesh Pratap Singh creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Rajesh Pratap Singh fused traditional ikkat work with contemporary design to come up with spritely summerwear like this orange shirt dress.
Still got it
Image: Rahul Dev for Rajesh Pratap SinghPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
It was a pleasant surprise to see Rahul Dev on the ramp once more, modelling a casual kurta-pajama set teamed with waistcoat and jacket.
All wound up
Image: Tinu Verghese for Rajesh Pratap SinghPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Tinu Verghese made quite an entrance for Singh in this fuschia wrap-and-drape number.
Day at the beach
Image: An Aneeth Arora creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Aneeth Arora's label Pero was infused with the hippie-chic vibe. Bright hues and prints clashed to create ditzy designs like this shirt-dress-beach tote combo.
Make a statement
Image: Sanea Shaikh for Aneeth AroraPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Sanea Shaikh makes a retro statement in a tunic, shirt and pants worn underneath.
The boho beat
Image: An Aneeth Arora creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Arora then gave his kitschy colours a rest with this all-white casual boho ensemble.
Beige: The new black
Image: Candice Pinto for Manoj DubeyPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Manoj Dubey used earthy tones of beige, muddy brown, copper, burgundy and maroon to capture the ethnic spirit with his new line. Seen here is Candice Pinto in a long print jacket and trousers.
Double edge
Image: A Manoj Dubey creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
With its colourful hem and Indian feel, this dress could easily be teamed with churidaar pants to put a whole new spin on it.
Warm tones
Image: Jesse Randhawa for Manoj DubeyPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Jesse Randhawa modelled Dubey's showstopper, a sheen-tinted silk ghagara, shirt and waistcoat in warm tones.
Monumental symphony
Image: A Jyoti Sharma creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Jyoti Sharma's 'Bhanuni' brought together elements from our surroundings to come up with structured and panelled garments like this partly sheer number.
Pale but pretty
Image: Alesia Raut for Jyoti SharmaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Alesia Raut exudes nymph-like beauty in this pale panelled mini.
Summer style
Image: A Jyoti Sharma creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Next we have this becoming cross-over detail summer dress.
Light and feminine
Image: Sanea Shaikh for Jyoti SharmaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Sanea Shaikh struts her stuff once more, in a ruched-sleeve champagne and white outfit with side pockets by Sharma.
Across boundaries
Image: A Shipra Gupta creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Shipra Gupta's latest collection showed a mix of cultures across boundaries. The garments had a very young feel to them, intending to create a look for the globe-hopping nomad.
Stripes and flair
Image: A Shipra Gupta creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
We loved this ruffle-layered strapless dress -- very stripey and summery!
Black track
Image: Carol Gracias for Shipra GuptaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Supermodel Carol Gracias put in an appearance for Gupta, showing off her long pins in black shorts.
Festive fantasies
Image: A Dhruv and Pallavi creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
For their label Taurus, duo Dhruv and Pallavi chose to go with festivewear on a palette of blue, green and white.
Floral hints
Image: A Dhruv and Pallavi creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
The ensembles were ethnic and tasteful, with embroidery reined in to make the right impression.
Strut your stuff...
Image: Alesia Raut for Dhruv and PallaviPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
In this pretty churidaar kurta modelled by Alesia Raut.
Bridal touch
Image: Jesse Randhawa for Dhruv and PallaviPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Jesse Randhawa twirled in the designer twosome's showstopper, a white almost bridal number with their chosen hues adorning the neckline.
Jumpsuit jazz
Image: A Surbhi Chawla creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Surbhi Chawla presented a range of peppy cocktail outfits in happy and chaotic patterns with oodles of drapes and smocking like this jumpsuit, with pink pleats colour-blocked on black.
Short 'n' sweet
Image: A Surbhi Chawla creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
This mini with smocking detail was sweet as candy.
Pistachio green
Image: Candice Pinto for Surbhi ChawlaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Candice shows off her curves in figure-hugging pistachio.
To the max(i)
Image: A Preeti S Kapoor creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Slit to the thigh, a colourful maxi makes its presence felt for Preeti S Kapoor, whose bold, loud prints emphasised necks and hemlines.
Let it flow
Image: A Preeti S Kapoor creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Warm tones and a simple, flowing silhouette characterise this striking dress.
Pant up
Image: A Preeti S Kapoor creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
And finally, we have these vivacious silk pants with a frilly green blouse from Kapoor.
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