The fashion fever continues...

Ashish Soni — Ashish’s collection gave a contemporary spin on volume, it was inspired from iconic women donning voluminous hair across the decades. The show offered interplay of black and white prints on fitted yet boxy silhouettes as well as oversized, exaggerated cuts. Bollywood diva Jacqueline Fernandez sizzled was the showstopper in a black herringbone patterned silk jacquard, draped knee length dress. The show was infused with volume, whether it was in the clothes, hair style, makeup or music.

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Shantanu and Nikhil— Shantanu and Nikhil showcased stunning dual fashion The Matador’s Mistress and The Mutiny 1919.

• The Matador’s Mistress— Drama, sensational colours and embellishments were the mainstay of the collection that was romantically titled The Matador’s Mistress. Shades of flaming red, burnt blue, emerald green and dark plum played with the intricate tonal and rich gold embroidery.
• The Mutiny 1919— As for the Mutiny 1919, the duo concentrated on rich handlooms, woollens and leather in masculine hues of ecru, black, navy, and grey with a hint of maroon. Double breasted Jodhpuri jackets, wide floppy pants and shaded angular draped kurtas looked stylish with churidars. Discreet contrast embellishments appeared on the hemline and armholes of Nehru jackets and the military touch was evident in angular flap pockets, 4 patched flap pockets and epaulets for sherwanis. Closing The Mutiny 1919 was top Bollywood star Riteish Deshmukh turbaned and bearded in a black textured jacket, flared kurta and churidars.

Ritu Kumar— Showcasing a delicate, feminine, sporty, street wear line The Label Ritu Kumar merged Parisian and Indian textiles to create an innovative fashion footprint. Boxy silhouettes, panel detailing, prints and stripes along with surface embroidery and multi-colours played a major role in the collection. Off-shoulder or cold shoulder blouses and dresses, racer back minis, pleated tennis skirts, drop-waist lacy mini and cutwork pinafores were perfect sporty wear. Jumpsuits, drawstring pants and hoodie, will- power blouses, flared maxi, track pants and blouson, Capris, gypsy blouses, frilled tiered flapper dresses, biker jackets and loads of full flared printed maxis added to the semi-formal look of the designer’s collection.

Shivan & Narresh— The duo presented Henri’s Affair. Aimed at the bride who longs for a romantic, destination wedding, The Skein work was featured in a profusion of blossoms like tube roses, opium buds and petals that exploded on the feminine, stylish, Neoprene skirts and then on palazzos and shrugs.