Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
In Part VI of a series, we bring you some more ramp action from the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week!
We've been bringing you the best of the WLIFW all week (click here for Parts I, II, III, IV and V) and now we've got some more great styles in store -- here's some runway togs from top designers!
First up is a collection from Sulakshana Monga's label 'Soltee', which highlighted sensuous, sultry appeal with garments like this molded bodice gown, showing off sheer panelling and antiquated metallic detailing.
Peacock princess
Image: Binal Trivedi for SolteePhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Next we have Binal Trivedi in this peacock-shaded draping number encrusted with crystals down the front.
Pastel fantasy
Image: A Soltee creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Monga offers up another exquisite cutwork bodice cascading into a soft shaded pastel skirt.
Sultry Avowal
Image: Carol Gracias for Savio JonPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Flowy silhouettes and minimalist styles in sober shades were the mainstay of Savio Jon's latest line. Seen here is Carol Gracias in a trendy grey tunic with chiffon tailing behind.
Knit it right
Image: A Savio Jon creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
We loved this little knit number with its slouchy appeal.
Simple and striking
Image: A Savio Jon creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
A toga top and matching mini make a statement on the ramp.
Journey across nature
Image: A Rajdeep Ranawat creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Rajdeep Ranawat's resortwear sought to depict the journey of a naive young girl across nature, with plenty of leopard, florals and leafy prints -- check out this fading transparent kaftan, teamed with a matching bikini underneath.
Keyhole couture
Image: Sania Shaikh for Rajdeep RanawatPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Sania Shaikh shows off a vibrant outfit in black and burnt orange sporting a large keyhole neckline.
Colour story
Image: Jesse Randhawa for Rajdeep RanawatPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Jesse Randhawa is a vision in an empire-waisted midi sporting a riot of colours.
Red-carpet glamour
Image: An Amit GT creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Amit GT opted for sophisticated red-carpet elegance with his latest summer collection, with the outfits showing off oodles of pleats, ruffles and ruches. First up is this fluffy, feminine ivory ensemble.
Blue belle
Image: An Amit GT creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
A pleated, draped ankle-sweeper is up next.
Cocktail class
Image: An Amit GT creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
The hemline hikes up a bit with this haute LBD sporting lace panels.
Indigenous Charisma
Image: Carol Gracias for James FerrerraPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Promoting khadi as the eponymous Indian fabric we have the stylings of James Ferrerra, kicking off with Carol in saffron dhoti shorts and a lovely little jacket.
Wear it with a smile
Image: Tinu Verghese for James FerrerraPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Charming us with her smile here is Tinu Verghese in a refreshing casual tunic dress.
Asymmetric elan
Image: A James Ferrerra creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
A silky gold asymmetrical number ups the ante.
Persian influence
Image: A Vineet Bahl creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Vineet Bahl paid a tribute to Persian aesthetics, mixing them with contemporary fads for his line to create designs like this pocketed outfit teamed with a grey-blue overcoat.
Casual but feminine
Image: A Vineet Bahl creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
This cutwork blouse and pants struck the right balance between casual and feminine.
On-trend
Image: Tinu Verghese for Vineet BahlPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Tinu steps out in a sheen-tinged little number with lovely slit sleeves.
Pretty pret
Image: A Virtues creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Trio Viral, Ashish and Vikrant displayed a pret line of smart, comfy garments from their label 'Virtues' like this chic ensemble high on wearability.
Ethnic traces
Image: Surelee Joseph for VirtuesPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Surelee Joseph struts her stuff in wide pants and a kalidaar slit up the front.
East-west blend
Image: A Virtues creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
The fusion of East and West is apparent on this printed tube with a sheer little kurti worn over.
Geisha designs
Image: A Shalini and Paras creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Shalini and Paras presented breezy, easy numbers with digital prints and hints of embroidery like this maxi.
Ice queen
Image: A Shalini and Paras creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Ice-blue and white come together in style on this unique cocktail mini.
Kitschy mix
Image: Carol Gracias for Shalini and ParasPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Printed leggings add a kitschy edge to this otherwise beautiful layered floral midi modelled by Carol.
Into the future
Image: Rachel Bayros for Rohit Gandhi and Rahul KhannaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna brought the curtain down at the WLIFW with their futuristic formals. Seen here is Rachel Bayros in a bodysuit with sheer shirt worn over.
Classic chemistry
Image: A Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Black and white chemistry comes to the fore with this striking ensemble.
Androgyny
Image: A Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
And finally, we have this androgynous look with wide pants and a shirt topped off with black cutwork and tasselled sleeves.
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