Fashion Metropolitan: Indian Designers

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Bollywood Stars on the Ramp at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2014

Bollywood and Indian Fashion Designers work very close to each other. A lot of the movie stars are on the catwalk for the designers in the different fashion weeks.

Leading ladies from Bollywood are usually a fixture on the catwalk, usually for their favourite designers. The close relationship is not surprising because consumers and media usually look to the shows for inspirations for their looks.

Some of the bollywood stars that stood out for us during the Lakme Fashion Week are shown here! The beautiful pictures are from Lakme Fashion Week

BUYING LEHENGA SAREES ONLINE

Indian designers are eager to popularize Indian fashion worldwide. Sarees are most commonly associated with India however there are a lot of possibilities with different designs, patterns and colours. Designers are always eager to incorporate contemporary western fashion trends into new saree designs. One of the outcomes of this is Lehenga sarees.

Online fashion stores have a vast range of different lehenga sarees, so it is easy just to shop from the comfort of your own home. Here are some tips to make the most from your online shopping experience:

Firstly you must check which sarees are in fashion as the trends change regularly. You must also know that there are different lehenga sarees for different occasions for example engagements, puja, weddings and parties.

Secondly you must also buy a blouse piece and petticoat cloth to go with the ensemble, just in case the saree is made from sheer fabric or net.

Make sure you choose your fabric carefully. High quality is the best if you are investing a lot of money into your saree. Lehenga sarees look best in georgette, velvet and net.

Wedding Saree At The Tarun Tahiliani Couture Exposition 2013

The talented designer Tarun Tahiliani presented his amazing creations of weddind saree and other elegant dresses at the 5^th edition of his annual exhibition.

The ability of Tarun is to create dresses based on traditional shapes and heritage, taking into account the necessities of the modern India.

While presenting the fashion collection and the wedding saree Tarun said: “Creating couture which keeps distinctive Indian crafts alive, while exploring visions in sparkling crystal and carat, reflects emotions that give shape to sensuous, elegant and bespoke luxury for any occasion wear and weddings.”

At the exhibition there were stunning wedding saree, in pastel colours, which range from yellow to green and from light purple to old rose. The colours itself are really elegant, however is the care of meticulous details that make the difference: crystal and precious stones create beautiful embroideries for all the length of the wedding saree and of all the other evening dresses.

Indian Designer Dresses by SVA

A new collection of womenswear by SVA has been recently launched on Strand of Silk. There are a variety of Indian designer dresses that you can take your pick from! Which is your favourite?

I only found these on strand of silk, anyone know other sites that I can buy these from ?

Alia Bhatt Walked the Ramp for Jewellery Brand at IBFW2013

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt walked down the India Bridal Fashion Week last year on the ramp for jewellery brand Azva. The designs were contemporary for the young and beautiful.

It was a great event and we’re looking forward to seeing what all the other Indian designers have in store for us this year!

Wedding Sarees and Lehengas at Indian Bridal Fashion Week 13

From exotically traditional to contemporary western, the fourth day of ongoing wedding fashion extravaganza Indian Bridal Fashion Week has seen it all.

The globally recognized style gurus Ashima & Leena featured their opulently embellished yet exceedingly wearable bridalwear collection Aalap at the event. Adorned with colourful beads and floral embroidery, the glamorous line included intricately wedding sarees, jackets and lehengas draped in South-Indian style.

Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, clad in a heavily wedding sarees, walked as the showstopper at the design duo’s catwalk presentation.

Highlights at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week 2014

Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra: West meets the East!

In the History of Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014, the only designers that showcased Indian menswear in the course of the entire day were none other than Shantanu & Nikhil Mehra. The Designer duo presented a collection called “The Shadows Within”; it’s about an imaginative character called Vanessa, a British woman who lived in India during the 1930-40’s era.

Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra’s collection created a romantic mood by using shade like oxblood, blush pink, Chocó brown, sand yellow and white ivory. Layered Gowns paired with Victorian evening gloves, Signature sarees and Venetian knee length cocktail dress styles added the perfect Vintage touch to their collection. Shantanu and Nikhil tried to bring femininity in their menswear collection so there were a lot of elegantly draped kurti’s showcased this season. Another eye catching accessory in the men’s-wear collection was the gilded pocket square with the bandhgala jackets. The quirky footwear with intricate work was very well noticed. The fabrics used for the collection were a combination of silk & cotton, which perfectly matches the Autumn Winter Season.

Shantanu and Nikhil successfully managed to put together the ethnic silhouettes with western-wear sensibilities in their new collection at the Wills lifestyle India Fashion Week, 2014.

Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra's collection at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week Autumn/Winter ,2014

Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week Autumn/Winter ,2014

Nikasha Tawadey : BiBa

On the second day of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014, the ramp was set on fire by Nikasha Tawadey’s fabulous collection called “BiBa”. The designer showcased an entirely new range for the fall season.

Nikasha only used chitz fabric in a totally vintage style for her collection. The colour scheme for the new collection was shades like cherry red, blush peach, champagne and burgundy wine; Red ombre was evidently used. Slip blouses, sheer ruched tunics, muslin, chanderi sarees and kaftans with fine-crafted hand embroidery and striking embellishments, MAGNIFICIENT! What a delight to watch. The purses styled with the clothes were super adorable and attractive.

Nikasha Tawadey’s collection mirrors a tranquil language where time is the definitive luxury. The collection was a perfect blend of classy illustrations, fabulously articulated at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, 2014.

“Biba” Collection at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week Autumn/Winter ,2014

Nikasha Tawadey at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week Autumn/Winter ,2014

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Anita Dongre : The Trend Setter!

Quote by Anita Dongre

Anita Dongre grew up in the hip suburb of Mumbai, Bandra. She perused her childhood passion for fashion; studying about Fashion Designing at one of the finest fashion institute, S.N.D.T, Mumbai. She entered the world of fashion as soon as she completed her course. She started her own label AND Design India Ltd in 1998, along with her sister Meena Sehra & brother Mukesh Salwani.
Today, Anita Dongre is one of 50 most powerful business women in India (fortunemagazine,2013), she has three labels namely: AND (Western Wear), Global Desi (Indo-Western) & Anita Dongre (Timeless, Iinterpret, Grassroot and Menswear). Recently, she started with her own jewellery label called the Pinkcity.

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Anita Dongre at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week, 2011

The Anita Dongre Collection at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week Autumn/Winter, 2011 displayed a unique blend of Indian and western fabrics. This modern collection combined long sleeved printed dresses with black bucket belts, jacket caps, stockings and boots, perfect for the winter collection. Brocade jackets were cleverly teamed up with black coloured snug-fitted polo neck and mini skirt. Anita Dongre’s collection incorporated rich Indian silhouettes like raw silk pleats, styled into unusual shapes. Black fabrics were given new definition with silver thread and golden embroidery for the Lehenga and mini-skirts. The Anita Dongre dresses were a brilliant amalgamation of Indian weaves and western silhouettes.

Anita Dongre Collection at Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week Autumn/Winter, 2011

Anita Dongre at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week, 2012

The Anita Dongre Collection at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 was inspired by the 70’s Bohemian Look; her collection was called the “Bohemian Chic”. The ramp was splashed with soft summery colours like light grey, pale pink, feather white, faint yellow and sky blue. The Anita Dongre dresses were for the jovial, gregarious women, who love fashion and freedom. Her Anita Dongre dresses had delicate details of lace and the hand embroidery with hint of block & ikkat prints. The collection focused on breezy dresses, maxi dresses and comfy-style shirts; perfect for the rising temperature. The Anita Dongre dresses showcased her vision about bringing happiness and joy through her clothing line! GOOD VIBE :)

“Bohemian Chic” at Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week Spring/Summer, 2012

Shantanu and Nikhil Mehra: West meets the East!

Nikasha Tawadey : BiBa

Anita Dongre at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week, 2011

Anita Dongre at the Wills Lifestyle Fashion Week, 2012

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