The handcrafted textile brand, Taneira – a TATA Product launched. “The Fusion Edit” in association with Dia Mirza . The Fusion Edit is influenced by the charm, grace, and elegance of Mother Nature.  This collection comprises 12 handcrafted sarees with specially designed blouses along with 3 intricately woven lehengas.

Features 

• Weaving, printing, painting and embroidery are showcase in this collection, in their own unique and significant ways. The ensembles feature Kashmiri embroidery with Kalamkari work. Elegant Banarasis with farad Print, and graceful Chanderis with Bagh prints to name a few.
•  There is a melange of dark, bright and pastel hues with eye-catching and intricate pallas and borders. Motifs like elephants, lotuses, wild Bela and juhi flowers. Koniyas, fishes, jujube and Ashoka tree and Chrysanthemum florals with lilies, all adorn the collection enhancing each piece from the collection.

• The blouses feature natural prints, patchworks and block printing in various fabrics to compliment the sarees. The lehengas are designed in thoughtfully sourced Ajrakh, farad and Bagru printed fabrics with hand embroidered sequined work, aari and zardozi embroidery

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Showstopper

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza walked the ramp adorning a beautiful Banarasi kadwa saree . Woven in Ghichayarn in rustic red colour with golden zari border, farad print in natural dyes and koniya detailing. The actress paired it with a blouse embodying patchwork. With miniature farad prints from Bagru, Rajasthan and Ajrakh prints from Ajrakhpur, Gujarat, and intricate metal pita embroidery.

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Anindita Sardar – Head Design and Curation, Taneira

“We are really excited to debut at the FDCI X Lakmé Fashion Week in its first ever phygital format. As a brand, we stand for purity, authenticity and responsibility with pride and purpose – virtues that will lead the future of fashion in India and across the globe. ‘The Fusion Edit’ is an attempt to revive some of the languishing crafts of our country like farad print from Bagru, Rajasthan and Boparipallu which is an ancient technique of Ajrakh print on both sides of a pallu. This collection is thoughtfully designed using natural and sustainable fabrics birthing from the idea of circular fashion. We hope this platform will help us in sharing this message with the larger audience.”

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza

“I am really happy to see Taneira’s efforts in contributing towards a sustainable and greener future. I absolutely love this collection as it beautifully integrates age-old techniques and weaves from across the country. Small efforts such as these will go a long way, and coming from a Tata brand it will encourage consumers to make mindful purchases.”

SANJUKTA DUTTA

Titled  “Shukoolaa”, which means white and bright brought a fashionable and pure sanctity to her showcase. Bringing a range of Indo-Western ensembles, Sanjukta ensured that her signature Mekhela Chadors were also in the forefront, along with gorgeous saris, swirling lehengas, floor kissing skirts, an assortment of cropped blouses and regal gowns.

 Features

• With white as the primary base, the line was highlighted with silver and gold motifs The strong presence of Assamese fabrics, prints and motifs.

Showstopper

Lara Dutta in a white/gold Mekhela Chador worn with a demure white long-sleeved backless choli.

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GAZAL MISHRA

Gazal Mishra’s collection called “Uzbek Vintage” comprised of shararas with kurtis, maxi skirts for long kurtas, pin tucking on bodice for lean kurta and a wrapped, draped version with flowing pants. The empire line midi dress with a layered hemline, peplum blouse over kurta and cropped pants.

 Features

• An expert at developing innovative, detailed embroidery, Gazal’s classic silhouettes dazzled with the intricate craft. 
• The highlight of the collection was the beautiful thread work and zardosi embroidery, which turned the base textile – cotton silk – into visions of beauty. The colours favoured however, remained partial to a burnt pink palette.
•  The focus of the collection was on a minimalistic approach, which revolved around a contemporary style statement.

Showstopper

Aahana Kumra  in a full-flared, tiered, long kurta with ornate embellishment on the front and back of the garment and teamed it with a swirling maxi skirt and matching dupatta. 

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SHAVETA AND ANUJ 

Their collection “Qalb” was a bridal line of immense beauty and craft. “Qalb”, which means heart, had as its soul some exquisite fabrics, while luxurious zardosi detailing and silhouettes will gladden the hearts of contemporary brides. 

Features

• Embroidery with recherché gold thread that added a touch of sophistication to the bridal ensembles.
• The selection of tulle and tissues was the ideal choice for the designers, while Tanchoi silk added that marked element of classic elegance. 
• The colour card moved rapidly from shades of red to green, white and of course glorious gold.

Showstopper

Divya Khosla Kumar in a deep gold, scalloped, hemline lehenga, choli and dupatta with dazzling gold work. 

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VARUN CHAKKILAM 

His “Art Nouveau” line was inspired by the art movement of 18th century that was a glorious time in history. Keeping the inspiration in creative focus, Varun selected a colour card in feminine pink, tranquil green and mustard and teal .

 Features

• Intricately hand embroidered bustiers, sequinned gowns.
• The detailing appeared in the form of tailored peplums as well as drapes.
• Some eye-catching additions were the slashed cape over a teal printed lehenga and choli.
• Bringing in just three men’s ethnic wear creations, Varun limited them to the pale green tone for the sherwani, button less, bundgala, jacket, kurta, bundi and the stylish dupatta.

Showstopper

Pooja Hegde  in a white, heavily, embellished lehenga with cascading embroidery, worn with a tiny ornate choli and matching dupatta.

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TATWAMM BY ABHISHEK AND VINITA 

The “Rajwadi” collection from ‘Tatwamm’ by Abhishek and Vinita was a symphony of weaves.

 Features

• The show was a fashionable glorious ode to the amazing and exquisite weaves of India that brought the country’s textile wealth to centre stage.From Kanchipuram to Pochampali, the  textiles were merged with the intricate Bandhani from Bhuj and then dappled with glittering zardosi embroidery created in rural Bengal.
•  Inspired by the regal peacocks and grand elephants who wander in the palaces of Rajasthan during days gone by, Abhishek and Vinita used these as motifs to dream up luxurious heirlooms of timeless beauty.
• It was a fantasy of saris in myriad weaves, prints, colours and embellished with exotic zari work, all worn with the most traditional but stylish cholis. The colour palette vied with the rainbow for attention, as hues of all shades and tones appeared on the textiles. 

 Showstopper

Hina Khan in silk, velvet lehenga, ornamented intricately with prancing horses that added to the regal feel of the ensemble.

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Every season, the Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale is the most awaited show. Because it brings alive the best of makeup and fashion together on one stage. This season, Ruchika Sachdeva of Bodice took the spotlight as the Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale designer.

Her collection named ‘Ready Set Play’ was all about patterns and shapes. With cues taken from Lakmé ‘s inspiration this season, those good things come in small packages. This season, the brand’s theme stemmed from the fact that, at a difficult time. The world came together to find joy and peace in the smallest of things around them. And this concept resonated with the iconic beauty brand’s latest collection, The Lakmé Absolute Matte Melt Mini Liquid Lipcolor.

The Grand Finale has always been a synchrony of makeup and fashion. And the beauty looks from the runway with the bright matte hues on the lips, paired perfectly with the Bodice collection. The outfits has everything from pastels that are inspiring by summer-like pale pinks. Ice blue, pistachios, white, fresh yellows matched with bright color blockings, much like the vibrancy of the lip colours.

The venue was one of a kind. This season’s Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale held at the Bayview, Princess Dock, Mumbai Port Trust, Mazgaon at a special ‘drive -in’ fashion week. The runway turned into a life-sized Scrabble board. The concept of the set, the makeup, the clothes all seemed to be enhancing the playful nature of the collection. This spectacular set resonated with the fun element that the new makeup and finale collection have.

Showstopper and Lakmé Brand Ambassador, Ananya Pandaywas sporting a vibrant pleated skirt and the full sleeved crop top.“This year has definitely turned exciting! My first ever Lakmé Absolute Grand Finale and I couldn’t have asked for a better designer partner. I loved my outfit made my Ruchika for my finale debut. The outfit was co-ord that included a fun pleated skirt with geometric prints and was really reflecting my love for colours and my inner creative personality! To add to that the makeup was fun and my lips looked vibrant! I wore my favourite shade “Indie Maroon” from the new Lakmé Absolute Matte Melt Mini collection and I can’t wait recreate this look myself!”, she said.

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Speaking about her first finale collection, LakméAbsolute Grand Finale designer, Ruchika Sachdeva says,“This moment is truly special. It marks the 10th year of Bodice and it’s apt that I get to present this collection on such a prestigious stage. I could not have asked for a better partner than Lakmé and a better muse than Ananya for this show. The collection was inspired by the thought of how the smallest details come together to create silhouettes and that ties into the brand’s inspiration for the season as well.”

Commenting on the glamorous Grand Finale, Ashwath Swaminathan, Head of Innovations, Lakmé said, “The way Ruchika Sachdeva brought alive our theme this year was super funand truly brought alive the fun of minis.Ananya, was her lively fun self as the showstopper. It was a fitting end to a great week of fashion and beauty.”

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Titled “Studio 54”, the collection is inspired by the iconic club of the same name where expression, dance and fashion were about the individual. This season,he invented six characters to portray individual aspects of a human being known as the “Tytler Army”.

1. David – David is gender fluid and loves his expression in fashion.

2. Lucifer – Lucifer loves to turn towards the dark side of fashion and loves to experiment with goth and the emo movement in fashion.

3. Mary – Mary is our plus size girl who doesn’t give a damn about what the world thinks and we love her for it.

4. Butterfly – Butterfly derived her inspiration from the Harajuku movement on the streets of Japan.

5. Ming Lee – Ming Lee is very sexually expressive and takes no nonsense from anybody.

6. Candy – Candy has a fabulous body and she loves to flaunt it yet is very coy in her approach. 

Features

The styles are a reflection of the 80s with tweaks of today. It’s fun, flirty but yet very bold and defines an individual as he/she wants. The silhouettes consist of structural corsets, bodycon dresses, peasant tops, co-ord sets and track suits for her. For him, we have track suits, structured suits, bomber jackets and printed tee shirts.

Colour Code

The colour palette varies from mustard, blue, black, grey, teal and whites. The surfacing this year involves a lot of sequin, crystals and a new computer embroidery making a textile in the fabric itself of faces.

 Designer’s Take

“I have been associated with the FDCI since 2006 and have had an association with Lakme since 2009. I think it’s absolutely amazing that the FDIC and Lakme have joined forces this season. It makes the fashion industry stronger and more integrated, which was needed for a very long time.”

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Title- “New Born”

This pandemic forced us to live life the monotonous way so this line is designed, keeping in mind, the need to break this chain of dullness and coming out with a new perspective.  Samant is quite optimistic …he appeals all to celebrate life with this season, overlook all darkness within and emerge with a new you.

 Features

• All the ensembles have glimpses of this celebration.
• The exquisite florals with the right balance of shimmer and shine indicate the balance that we need to honour this year in our lives.
• The dramatic garments with intense sleeves, flowy fabric and shimmer details give the freedom to move out, get ready for the party, and celebrate life your way.

 Designer’s Take

“The association of the FDCI and Lakme Fashion Week is the best collaboration news. I feel it’s a stronger and bigger platform for all the designers to showcase their work. It also helps Indian fashion having one common body, which gives more power to all the people working in the fashion community. The unity of these two platforms is the strongest because of the various opportunities the designers will get in terms of showcasing, buyers and also establishing a brand in a better way.”

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Nitin Bal Chauhan presents Titled “Faux-Amis/false friends”,it is a line inspired by the dark-side of social media. 

 Features

• The Designer created his signature 3D embroidery. By combining conventional materials and turning them into architectural shapes and forms that rise above the body.
•     Use of New-age fabrics that are fluid, sheer

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Colour Code

Metallic colours

Designer’s Take

“Being born in an interesting time like today, a whole lot of us stand witness. To a tremendous shift that we as a race have gone through. I grew up in a time without internet. When spending time with a friend meant flying paper planes and kites together. As adults, we are living in a world where Alexadims the lights. Plays the music and sets the mood for the evening.”

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Title- “Aurora”

Limerick by Abirr and Nanki presents Aurora celebrates the advent of an invigorating new season, brimming with hope and optimism.

Inspiration

The collection, celebrates the rich craft and culture of our country, inspired by the 400-year-old art form of Pichwai that first originated in Nathdwara, Rajasthan. The word Pichwai, literally means “that which hangs at the back”, and refers to a resplendent form of pictorial textiles created for use as backdrops in shrines and temples.

Features

• The interplay of sheers, set against stark solids
• Mixed crepes and organzas on unique silhouettes
• Use of traditional motifs, where prints weave a story and connected to one another.

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Colour Code

Turquoise, pink, purple, and navy find themselves juxtaposed against ancient artworks of lotuses, gently scattered around ponds and temples. 

Designers’ Take

“Every cloud has a silver lining and this pandemic too had one when we saw the two titans of the fashion industry come together for the greater good of the industry. We are extremely excited about this union and looking forward to seeing what lies in store.”

Nirmooha by Prreeti Jaiin Nainutia titled “Caged Kaleidoscope”, it can be summarized as Retro spunk with a modern easy twist.

Inspiration

The stressful times of the lockdown made the designer realise the agony of caged birds. Taking visual cues from this grilled reality. And a trip down nostalgia, she created this capsule of easy separates reminiscing of the wild 70s.

Features

·        Use of feather prints, geometric abstract grid that captures the giddy reality of trapped optimism.

·         Use of Abstract surface ornamentation, linear cords, fluid beads

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Designer’s Take

“It’s an honour again to be a part of the show, but I’m excited about this beautiful collaboration between the FDCI x LFW, and the joint phygital fashion week, where it becomes our voices of expression; a momentous platform to deliver what we present to the fashion world. This opportunity always enables me to speak about my ideas. And reach out as an inspiration, ultimately making this world a better place through fashion.”

A great line-up of intriguing kurta-jogger sets, and coordinates, along with slinky dhoti saris, unconventional cropped-top jogger saris and the eye-catching balloon lehengas, again with cropped tops but this time with flowing dupattas. Her signature, bohemian, relaxed, treatment for garments to the forefront. There was an amazing look that revolved around lounge wear-cum-street wear meets Indian wear that will delight fashionistas on the move during the coming season.

Features

• R|Elan™ used state-of-the-art technologies to make varied fabrics that perfectly blend with the ‘Kismet’ collection.
• The artistic merger of Aztecs was clearly visible on the garments, while some digital evil eye-inspired ikats; quirky mosaic patterns and the favourite classic florals were splashed lavishly on the fabrics. 
• The lavish sprinkling of Pitta kora work, intricate cut Dana, along with thread and wool embroidery

Show Stopper

Athiya Shetty dressed in a Yellow Bee garden printed embroidered bomber jacket, bustier and skirt from “Kismet” by R|Elan™ x Payal Singhal.

Designer’s Take

“It’s impossible to ignore the times we are living in when designing a collection now. We’ve spent the past year in kaftans and loungewear, they have become wardrobe essentials! The DNA of the brand has always been to revisit Indian silhouettes with a global mindset so that they are not limited by season or occasions, but instead are all-encompassing with a focus on comfort. R|Elan™ is undoubtedly the next generation of fabric, specially engineered to provide the dual benefits of high fashion and enhanced comfort which is the exact sentiment that ‘Kismet’ as a collection captures. The next wave of clothing is all about minimal maximalism—which means that even when dressed to the nines, there will be a need for ease in silhouettes and fabrics. This collection is a unique take on Indian wear merged with loungewear that I’ve never done before. It is also heavily inspired by how I dress — I don’t have separate Indian and western wear wardrobes. My personal style is all about making transitional pieces work together no matter the occasion.”

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 Manish Malhotra presents a line of Kalidar kurtas, the diaphanous lehengas, gowns, shararas, kurtas, palazzos, striking jackets and traditional dupattas.

Fabric Story

Pure two-toned silks and Dupion silks, gold silks, organzas,  crepes and  tissue fabrics.

Features

• Gowns were adorned with mini capes, while floor-kissing ornate robes,swirling kurtas and kurtis with cropped, flowing pants added to the beauty of the collection.
• The collection aptly accessorized by Manish Malhotra Handcrafted jewelry in pure gold, dazzled with flat cut diamonds,  rubies, pearls and Russian and Zambian emeralds.
• For men’s wear there were a variety of jackets with beaded lapels or silver shawl collars. and Jodhpuri jackets were teamed with kurtas.

Colour Code

Sorbet and blush shades, pink, lilac, grey-blue and royal beige-gold, powder blue; metallic gold-silver and monochrome black and white.

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Showstoppers

Kiara Advani in a shimmering silver gown with impressive cut outs and a silver sheer, long shoulder train.

Also, Kartik Aaryan in a black, bundgala jacket with three silver reindeers embroidered, which was perfectly teamed with an asymmetric ink kurta and slim pants.

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Designer’s Take

“I wanted to bring together a new composition that is balanced in its heterogeneous elements much like the NEXA colors, where everything exists. The collection is created on the ethos of tradition, but inspired by the present, the new world. A collection that sits firmly with the pandemic-induced preferences but also relatable to our aesthetics and our loyalists. We need to re-write the idea of design, which is not bound to a similar thread of uniformity. Each garment is a new and individual visual expression and explores a possibility of a free monologue, thus establishing a discerning connection with the wearer.”