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After the successful stint of India Couture Week 2020, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) unveiled the phygital format of the Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week (LMIFW) Spring-Summer 2021.
NIKHITA TANDON AND TISHARTH BY SHIVANI
The digital edition of the Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2021 opened Day 4 with designer Nikhita Tandon of Mynah Designs launching her collection 'Enchanted' through a film presentation. The clip was streamed on various social media handles of the Fashion Design Council of India.
Tandon showcased the line-up of 12 ensembles which are inspired by wild flowers, trees, leaves and other elements of nature. It comprised body fitted gowns with deep plunging necklines in brown and beige with multi-colour hand work, gowns in metallic, earthy colours with hand embroideries and sequin work.
Designer Shivani Jain of label Tisharth presented her collection 'Connected' which she said inspired women who have emerged connected to themselves in these testing times. The collection included dresses, gowns, tops with interesting neckline, cuts and slits. Jain has used metallic and pop colours like neon green, pink, blue and orange to give the line-up a 'feel good' vibe.
NIDHI YASHA AND NIKITA MHAISALKAR
Nidhi Yasha's label 'Take me to the water' included silhouettes inspired by the fluidity of water. The collection comprised free-flowing, printed multi-colour maxi dresses with ruffles and frills, glittery tasseled gowns, skirts and off-shoulder tops with balloon sleeves in colours like silver, pink, black and gold.
Nikita Mhaisalkar paid an ode to Turkey through her collection 'Guzel'. The collection included vintage corsets, tailored evening suits, kaftans, jackets and balloon hemmed maxis, all inspired by the designer's journeys through the Aegean olive groves to magical minarets, hidden Ottoman Hans, tea gardens and labyrinth souk bazaars of Turkey.
Turkish art -- traditional baroque embroidery -- was used in the collection in palette of gold and bronze, along with precious colour stones. Swathes of bespoke corduroy and sustainable bamboo jersey remained the essence of the line.
SAMANT CHAUHAN AND VIRTUES
Designer Samant Chauhan's collection was an ode to colours. He redefined old structure silhouette with cold shoulder and low necklines in silk fabric to make dresses and tailing gowns in palette of whites, blue, silver, yellow and neutral. The detailing has been done with silver and metal embroidery.
Fashion label Virtues 'Indian High' focused on monochromes and gypsy vibes. There has been use of ancient handloom technique of Mashru from Patan in black and white ensembles.
Robes, jackets and Anarkalis in Chanderi are coordinated with skirts, jump suits and comfort trousers. Mirror work from Kutch, digital prints inspired by Raja Ravi Verma Prints find place in the collection. The outfits are embellished with bead detailing, mirror and thread work on the edges.
SHANTANU & NIKHIL
Designer duo Shantanu & Nikhil closed the day with a bang by presenting their feature collection, 'Declaration 2034'. The duo reinstated brand's signature collection through a military approach.
Sartorial layering along with hats, belts and brooches formed a major part of this collection.
The collection presented classic military hues ranging from navy’s, off whites, olives & blacks that exuded power, dominance and discipline.
BLONI
Bloni's collection 'Allogamy' had a futuristic approach and gave us a 'glimpse of another world where cross-pollination is a survival instinct practiced to thrive and create hybrid identities'.
Holographic shirts, pants, shorts plaid suits, extended hoodies and leather pants, knits and sweatshirts comprised of the menswear collection. Womenswear consisted of sheer sarees and long jackets that were high on embellishments.
Keeping it relaxed yet edgy the collection featured a varied shard card that ranged from deep blacks and metallics to soothing pinks.
Check out some other collection from Day 4:
GEISHA DESIGNS BY PARAS AND SHALINI
ASHISH SONI
What a power-packed day 4 it was! What are your thoughts on this?
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