The Lalit Ashok in Bangalore was abuzz with designers, models and buyers who came to celebrate fashion and take part in Bangalore’s finest exhibition of style. Day 3 showcased collections of some of India’s top designers like Rina Dhaka, Ritu Kumar, Neerus, Abhishek Dutta, Sayantan Sarkar and so on. Veteran designer Ritu Kumar concluded the day with a grand finale.
Designer: Susanta & Soumik
Label: Susanta & Soumik
Collection: Cindrella
Susanta Soumik Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Inspired by the fairy tale Cindrella, designer duo Susanta & Soumik’s collection consisted of free-flowing silhouettes, frills, and of course, a Prince Charming wearing a dhoti pant and linen blazer and a black & white scarf wrapped around the neck.
Susanta Soumik collection Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Strapless gowns with quilting and layers really stood out on the ramp.
Designer: Lalita & Amit Gupta
Label: Daksh by Lalita & Amit Gupta
Collection: Sheer Delight
Lalita Amit Gupta Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
The collection is based on the sheer fabrics that spell luxury and Lalita & Amit Gupta have woven a fine collection based on this theme.
Lalita Amit Gupta collection Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Women take centre stage when it comes to inspiration for these designers.
Lalita Amit Gupta show Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Easy to wear ensembles with intricate detailing makes it a wearable collection. The collection is dedicated to the woman who is ‘unique in her nature and believes in herself’.
Designer: Neha Modi
Label: Inch by Neha Modi
Collection: The Classic Palette
Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013 Neha Modi
The Classic Palette is a collection that boasts of natural colors for its ensembles. There was a varied color palette of red, orange, yellow, peach, pink, cream, green, blue and grey. All these colors transcended into exquisite pieces of traditional attires.
Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013 Neha Modi collection
The designer has kept in mind the summer weddings and created a collection apt for the occasion.
Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013 Neha Modi show
Lehengas and anarkalis with dynamic colors, cuts and silhouettes presented themselves on the ramp. The embroidery consisted of zardosi, Swarovski crystals, dabka and pearls and woven on the apparels to create an aesthetic visual appeal.
Designer: Abhishek Dutta
Label: Abhishek Dutta
Abhishek Dutta show Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Kolkata designer Abhishek Dutta presented his collection with a theme of women empowerment in the modern world. Elements of social causes like ‘save the girl child’ were seen in his collection.
Abhishek Dutta collection Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
A summer wedding collection displayed an array of soothing colors like, ivory, beige, tangerine, peach and red. Intricate embroideries of zardosi were etched in Victorian and Grecian motifs. Anarkalis, jackets, pre-stitched saris and lehenga dresses were very ready-to-wear.
Abhishek Dutta Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Abhishek Dutta’s collection was meant for the modern young bride who loves to experiment.
Designer: Rina Dhaka
Label: Rina Dhaka
Rina Dhaka with actress Amrita Puri Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
‘Verbose Iconography of Tribal India’ inspired Rina Dhaka’s summer collection for Blenders Pride Bangalore Fashion Week.
Rina Dhaka Amrita Puri Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013 show
Her collection was sensuous and appealing in more ways than one.
Rina Dhaka show Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Traditional ensembles created with colorful embroideries, sequins and sheer fabricated into a collection that was both wearable and exotic.
Rina Dhaka Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Designer: Chaitali Biplab
Label: Chaitali Biplab
Collection: Charcoal
Chaitali Biplab collection Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Designer duo Chaitali and Biplab’s collection was based on ethnic ensembles with appliqués and embroideries.
Chaitali Biplab Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Saris and lehengas with jackets along with floral motifs and an innate Bengali flavor turned the silhouettes into a fashion extravaganza.
Chaitali Biplab show Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Designer: Vatsala, Avinash & Rupa G
Label: Threadcraft
Vatsala, Avinash Rupa G with Sindhu Lokknath Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
Designers Vatsala. Avinash and Rupa G crafted an ethnic collection for both men and women.
Vatsala Avinash Rupa G Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
The ensembles were contemporary yet with a touch of traditional essence. Layered lehengas with sheer fabrics and velvet cholis with bright colors like crimson, violet and orange took the collection a notch higher in style.
Vatsala Avinash Rupa G show Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013
The show stopper wore a peacock inspired head accessory that beamed in the limelight and stole the show.
Designer: Khushboo Nirmal Chhadwa
Label: Carissa
Collection: Aariana (Bridal Collection) where beauty meets elegance!
Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013 Khushboo Chhadwa designer
Khushboo Nirmal Chhadwa displayed a bridal collection complete with vibrant colors, cuts and fabric combined with a high dose of grace and beauty. Colours like navy, orange, peach and pink were amalgamated with clean embroidery and brocade borders.
Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013 Khushboo Chhadwa show
The collection was elegant and we definitely agree on this one!
Bangalore Fashion Week Summer Showers 2013 Khushboo Chhadwa