‘Lavanya’ helps budding stylists translate innovative, trail-blazing ideas into reality

Apeejay College of Fine Arts under the aegis of Rajeshwari Kala Sangam hosted a fashion showcase – ‘Lavanya: Couture Carnival’ on Saturday evening.

The show provided a platform for the budding designers of Apeejay to translate their innovative, distinctive and trail-blazing ideas into reality. The event brought together designers, models, makeover artists, anchors and fashion connoisseurs in the evening of elegance and artistry.

The evening unveiled collections through fabric, form and design, beginning with ‘Canvas 001’, inspired by the formidable spirit of Maa Durga. This collection was merged with structured western formals brought to life by Sukhmeen Kaur, Gunika Sethi and Harpriya Saini. ‘The Bronze Shift’ translated the cosmic rhythm of the ‘yugas’ into fashion, where golden hues, fluid silhouettes and dramatic layers wove philosophy and artistry into wearable expressions, envisioned by Kashika Anand and Mehr Dhillon.

‘Ibtida’ unfolded the designers’ journey through the poetry of Persian carpets, blending heritage with contemporary fashion in flowing silhouettes and intricate macramé details, masterfully created by Anmol Sharma and Harleen Kaur.

‘Bandhej Black Tie’ reinterpreted Indian textile heritage, transforming ‘Ajrak’ motifs into bold, contemporary tuxedos for the modern man, with deep hues and subtle embellishments reflecting a dialogue between tradition and global menswear, realised by Rohan Kapoor, Simran, and Mohammad Quasim.

‘Tahyab’ celebrated purity and resilience, drawing inspiration from Yemen’s tribal culture through flowing sarees, pleats, metallic motifs and vibrant tribal hues, elegantly crafted by Pragati and Simranjit Kaur. ‘Blazer Bazaar’ channelled the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire, fusing sharp lines, tweed fabrics and metallic accents to balance heritage with modernity, envisioned by Devanshi Malhotra and Ananya.

‘Wabi Sabi’ honoured the beauty of imperfection, where flowing gowns, delicate drapes, and golden-seamed embroidery transformed flaws into art, brought to life by Chaitanya Gupta. ‘Sea & She’, a resort wear collection championing sustainable fashion through the use of surplus fabrics.

The gala evening was graced by Ila Gupta (managing director, Universal Carbons, Hoshiarpur), Gaggun Bedi (renowned dancer and choreographer) and Sana Gupta as guest of honour.

Celebrity actor-singer and college alumnus Yuvraj Hans, acclaimed actor and model Mansi Sharma and renowned singer and alumnus of the college Anadi Mishra also attended the show.