LAKMÈ FASHION WEEK- DAY 02

The second day of the Lakmè Fashion Week looked like a big celebration of Indian heritage handlooms, that was called a sustainable fashion day opening with a theme of fashion and sustainability and launched a project in collaboration with the UN Environment called 'Fashion For Earth' an eco-sustainability initiative by R|Elan.

Picture: UNDP INDIA

Dia Mirza with Designer Anita Dongre

KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES COMMISSION

1. LARS ANDERSSON

Want to see a love story? Well, Lars Andersson showcassed a collection of Khadi Matka, a love story where #khadigoeschic with Urban, Minimal and Bohemian style.

Picture: lakmefashionwk & lars.andersson

2. SALONI SAKARIA

Watchig The Third Floor Clothing by Saloni Sakaria collection on my instagram live was an awesome aesthetic pleasure. The coordination of the monochrome separates in Khadi has been immense. Alongside being chic it gives an absolute feeling of satisfaction of appreciating our local handloom and artist.

Picture: the.third.floor.clothing

3. JEWELLYN ALVARES

Jewellyn Alvares collection has rendered khadi into asymmetric layering of tunics, shirts, pants, jackets and coats with varied textures and pattern. Did you notice the moustache on every model's face that carried the khadi look to the another level.

Picture: Jewellyn Alvares & lakmefashionwk

4. Pallavi Shantam

Buna's collection by Pallavi Shantam ‘Time Whisperer’ has its roots from a Japaneese concept of Wabi-Sabi meaning 'Beauty in Imperfections' crafted in Khadi adorned with delicate transient floral block prints.

Picture: Buna Studio

KOTA WOMEN WEAVERS & KA-SHA

The Kota Women Weavers Organisation (KWWO) in collaboration with Ka-sha presented by Craftmark had an authentic collection with intense style of polka fashion by the Kota artists was an interesting feature.

Picture: ka_sha_india & lakmefashionwk

RMKV x SUNITA SHANKER

What a glamorous and glittery show with the Kanjeevaram silk opening with a magical performance in the 108 Karnas. The saree is inspired by the intricately designed sculptures in Natraj Temple, Chidambaram and it also celebrates one of our country’s oldest and renowned dance forms, Bharatanatyam. The colourful collection is a beautiful blend of tradition with the contemporary fashion. Models strutting down the runway in RmKV silk looked like the multi-coloured rice lights shining.

Sushmita Sen in RmKV Silk

Pictures: rmkv_silks & lakmefashionwk

VRIKSH

Vrisksh by Gunjan Jain embraces the yogini cult of Odisha and has given us saree-draping goals. The handwoven sarees celebrated the Odisha tradition and the freedom of experimenting fashion in modern times. A belt on a saree, who would've thought that! Well, Vriskh did. Wearing this collection can be the best at your best friend's wedding.

Pictures: lakmefashionwk

Artists of the Digital Age

Artists of the Digital Age, the digitally driven designer-artisan collaboration, showcased works of Naushad Ali Musiri and Pallavi Dhyani. While Musiri presented handwoven cotton/silk stripes, checks & Ikat textiles, Dhyani's creations witness the implementation of cotton gamcha textiles.

1. Three by Pallavi Dhyani x Barabanki

Pictures: lakmefashionwk

2. Indigene x Barpali & Nuapatna

Picture: Indigene

3. Naushad Ali x Musiri

Picture: Naushad Ali

RAJESH PRATAP SINGH

Tencel™ and Rajesh Pratap Singh’s #PlanetPositive collection comprise of the world’s most ecological fibres, Tencel™, along with indigenous Indian crafts like Chanderi, Banarasi, Jamdani and hand-block prints in first-time-ever ethnic style collection of both womenswear and menswear.

Pictures: lakmefashionwk

Cover Picture: lakmefashionwk

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