Designer Anita Dongre at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2014

One of the best-known Indian designers at the forefront of the Indian fashion scene for over 20 years, Anita Dongre, was present once again to display her latest collection at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2014. She participated not only as a designer but she is also on the Advisory Board of the event. Indeed her experience and her knowledge are incredibly valuable for the management of such an event. 

As her passion to contemporise Indian heritage, she showcased her latest beautiful collection called “India Modern” on the third day of Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2014. This collection celebrated Indian crafts and textiles in a modern context with contemporary designs and shapes. Anita Dongre brought to the runway beautiful Indian clothes such as bridal lehengas paired with crop tops, embroidered pants, couture gowns etc. All made with fabrics, colors and techniques that show the talent of the Indian craft with the modern touch of the designer. It is described as a reflection of an assured 21st century confident woman, who is sensuous, determined and knows exactly what she wants, yet cherishes her Indian roots.

The show was presented by the tea manufacturer Taj Mahal Tea. Anita Dongre loves drinking tea, in particular she likes the Taj Mahal brand's teas and that is why she said, “I think it is a good association”.  But not only about her tea preference but this association it is also linked with her passion for Indian heritage and that is what she explained: “It is heritage yet contemporary and is a connoisseur's choice, which is why I have associated with the brand."

Let’s have a look on the beautiful pictures of this remarkable show:

 

Anita Dongre on the runway with models

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Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive 2014: Amit Aggarwal's Show

Amit Aggarwal is a dreamer and a true artist. His shows are beautifully crafted and the drama is palpable in his presentation.

The designer opened the Lakme Fashion Week's 2014 Winter Festive edition in Mumbai on the evening of the 19th, with a show along with Masaba Gupta's show.

Here is a look at the collections on the ramp. The tones were metallic mostly, but with also some splashes of colours like Red and Blue. All in metallic tones. The silhouettes were absolutely stunning - structured forms, gowns and corsets - very typically Amit Aggarwal. A dream like collection that is sure to have toned-down commercial versions that are going to be seen on many celebrities very soon!

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To make sure to be the most glamorous one, below is a selection of Designer Saree gems from the latest collections of Indian contemporary designers.

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Picture of the Day: Anita Dongre Showcased her "Jaipur Line" In New Delhi

After her unforgettable show at Lakme Fashion Week 2013, Anita Dongre is said to be showcasing her new Winter Festive Collection, named Jaipur Bride, during a two-day trunk show in New Delhi on September 13 and 14.

Bridal lehengas and anarkalis are expected to appear on the catwalk. Obviously, the collection by Anita Dongre features the season’s hottest colors like hot pink, lime greens, corals and the classic gold and cream.

Picture of the Day: Payal Singhal Show at Lakme Fashion Week

At the last Lakme Fahsion Week W/F 2013, designer Payal Singhal showcased the new collection of sarees and contemporary Indian fashion.

The silhouette in white and gold were enriched by earrings and bracelets of the same tone.

Anushree Reddy’s New Collection Inspired By Kalki’s Indian Bridal Wear

We all know that Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap tied the knot in 2011.
But did you know that her Indian bridal wear was the inspiration for designer Anushree Reddy’s Winter 2013 collection? The actress was very stirred: “It’s really beautiful and I was really touched because she said she was inspired by my own wedding when she saw such an easy-going bride”, she said. 

Reddy’s new collection is composed of Indian bridal wear – bridal lehenga cholis in very light material and cream colors with shades of pink and green.