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Painted in the color of sustainability, Day 2 of Lakme Fashion Week saw a varied variety of ensembles crafted reflecting elegance and ethical ideology, here is a glimpse of the collections that graced #allinclusive trend setting ramp. KVIC Khadi and Village Industries Commission showcased ensembles themed around #khadigoeschic by revamping the humble fabric through three different collections by – Jewellyn Alvares, BUNA, Lars Andersson. A) Jewelleyn Alvares Jewellyn Alvares’ collection Converge showcased modern silhouettes on the canvas of khadi fabric. The pieces were crafted using khadi fabric of different weight and count, through elegant pieces like tunics, pants, shirts, jackets and coats. The signature lines and stripes seen throughout the collection was Inspired by Laura M Knight’s poem – I love a winding road, and has been crafted to enhance the uneven texture of the khadi fabric. B) BUNA Inspired by the Japanese Concept of Wabi Sabi BUNA’s Collection ‘Time Whisperer’ showcased the imperfections in beauty through the ensembles made using finest weights of Khadi having block prints of delicate detailing of flora and fauna with shadowy placement, to symbolize the ephemeral nature of fashion printed in Bagru of Rajasthan, and embellished with intricate thread work done by the community of Mehraurli women from Delhi. C) Lars Andersson A #Khadi Love Story by Lars Andersson is a collection that amalgamates aesthetics and tactility in luxury. Curated using the age old skill of hand knitting, the relaxed silhouettes made from the finest Italian and Japanese yarns exude elegance in simplicity. D) The Third Floor Clothing Saloni Sakaria of Third Floor Clothing, showcased her collection – Khadi: A timeless fabric, curated by the amalgamation of delicate khadi silk with the textured khadi cotton. The collection showcases a variety of jewel toned hues in an earthy palette, in deceptive silhouettes which melt the Indian aesthetic with a contemporary tinge. KOTA Women Weavers Craftmark presents a collaborative line by KA-SHA and the KOTA Women Weavers, which reflects the amalgamation of multiple characters. The ensembles are multi-layered pieces colored with hues of indigo, rust, tan and white and embellished with contrasting tassels. RmKV Silks X Sunita Shanker RmKV in collaboration with Sunita Shanker showcased their collection –Evolution of Kanjeevaram. The collection evoked a sense of culture and origin through the ensembles, which consists of layered co-ordinate sarees teamed with modern silhouettes like capes and jackets. Even worn over dresses and skirt. The beautiful Sushmita Sen was the show stopper for the collection and a special performance by Narthaki Nataraj Nataraj, a renowned transgender Bharatanatyam dancer from Tamil Nadu. Vriksh by Gunjan Jain Vriksh by Gunjan Jain is an elegant collection of handwoven khadi textured sarees, showcased in experimental drapes complimented with work wear blouses. Inspired by the Yogini cult of Odisha, the collection celebrates womanhood through contemporary designs made in soft tussar silk fabric, ornamented with Jala and Ikat techniques. Rasika Duggal, the showstopper for this collection ended the show with a classic tussar silk saree. DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION PRESENTS: #ArtisansOfDigitalAge This series of collection showcased by the DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION throws light on the digital intervention programs they’ve employed in clusters of artisans living in remote villages, in order to improve their creative way of living. The following are the collections presented in collaboration with digital artisans and designers. INDIGENE X BARAPALI & NUAPATNA Indigene x Barpali & Nuapatna’s W/F’18 collection consisted of silk and cotton silk ikat textiles crafted with Indo-western silhouettes. The collection consisted of kurtas, jackets and tapered pants. NAUSHAD ALI X MUSIRI Naushad x Musiri’s W/F’18 collection showcased handwoven cotton/silk stripes, checks and Ikat textiles in relaxed silhouettes and multi layered ensembles. THREE BY PALLAVI DHYANI X BARABANKI The Digital Empowerment Foundation collaboration with Three by Pallavi Dhyani x Barabanki’s showcase of cotton gamcha textiles designed in contemporary silhouettes and modern colors. EKA EKA’s collection embodies the raw beauty of natural fibers through its ensembles. The pieces have stripes, checks, borders and hand block prints developed specifically for the winter. Rajesh Pratap Singh #plantpositive Tencel™ and Rajesh Pratap Singh’s #PlanetPositive collection amalgamates indigenous crafts of Chanderi, Banarasi, Jamdani and Hand Block Prints with the strength of the world’s most ecological fibers. The collection is a first time ethnic collection for the label and has pieces for both men’s wear and women’s wear. Rajkumar Rao sported an elegant ensemble as the showstopper for this collection. Red Carpet @ LFW DRIVING CIRCULAR ECONOMY WITH FASHION FOR EARTH ‘Fashion For Earth’, an Eco-sustainability initiative by R|Elan™, launched a special project in collaboration with the UN Environment on #SustainableFashionDay at LFW. This project talks about – MAKE – USE –RECYCLE, where fashion is moving towards being a zero-waste industry with the first step taken by the Reliance to replace the very raw materials used to create polyester fiber. This initiative is to create fashion with a conscience. Link to Video: https://www.facebook.com/LakmeFashionWk/videos/312453272844168/ #LFWwf18 #5DaysofFashion #MakeFashionGood #allinclusive #khadigoeschic #planetpositive  #CircularFashion #MakeUseRecycle #LakmeFashionWeek #ShadesOfADiva #LFWwf18 #5DaysOfFashion #lakmefashionweekwinterfestive #wf18 #desihnerwear #fashion #fashionshow #indiandesigners #gooderthindia #nexaspotlight #johnnieWalkeratLFW #drinkresponsinly #ELLEgraduates #nokia6plus #indianculture #textiles #garment #dragqueen #handmade #embroidery #trendsetter #style #spotlight

Lakme Fashion Week is an event that has been creating fashion standards from 18 years. No fashion enthusiast ever walks away without drawing inspiration from the LFW. This year LWF presents Winter/Festive 2018 with #GenNext and an exciting mix of established and emerging designers. The event took place at St. Regis, Mumbai, from the 22nd of August to 26th August, 2018. Let’s take a look at how fiery and passionate then first day was! GEN NEXT The show kick-started with the Gen Next runway that included talented designers like: 1)  Anurag Gupta His work represents metamorphic change through silhouette, change of form, color, motif, fabric, and dyes. As his slogan rightly says, “Not just a label”, his work justifies this. The most unique part about his work is the way he implements embroidery. 2) Jajaabor by Kanika Sachdev Kanika Sachdev specializes in making garments that tell a story, a story about travels. Jajaabor, her label, in Assamese means ‘nomad’. She picks up pieces of stories from all around the world and puts it into her garments to lift up the nomadic spirits and break the barriers created by divisive human constraints. 3) Yavi by Yadvi Agarwal At the core of Yavï, lies Yadvi’s uncompromising belief of eluding repetition, and of creating something brand new. She believes in creating something that doesn’t already exist, a habit she inculcated as a student at the NID. While redefining traditional textile practices in a contemporary aesthetic perspective is something that the label embraces. Its unique selling point lies in the impressionism inspired prints. 4) AUR by Ajay Kumar Singh He brings his imagination to life through graphics in digital prints. The kind of work he brings out in his garments seems very surreal. 5) Studio SWGT by Sweta Gupta Her collection contributes to LFW stories, anecdotes, people’s uniqueness and epics of the Himalayan soil. SWGT’s philosophy stems from the conversations with the self, interaction of the self with its surroundings, and enabling balance within the landscapes of creativity and inspiration. Aesthetic expressions of a designer with the artistic skills are communicated in the form of indigenous techniques and abstract fabric stories. URVASHI JONEJA She uses refracted light as her source of colors for designing garments. Urvashi spent about four years working in design, merchandising and brand management with the brands Diesel, Timberland, Amy Butler, Ralph Lauren, and Versace, in both, New York and India, before launching her eponymous label “URVASHI JONEJA” in 2012. COLLECTION 12 by SHEWTA KAPUR ‘Collection ‘12’ is focused on views seen on road such as the clouds, hues of nature, etc,. Her brand, 431-88, embraces sensuality of women, adding a sporty look to it. CHOLA’S ‘BYE FELICIA’ Drag queens are usually males who dress in women’s clothing and often act with exaggerated femininity for the purpose of entertainment. Often, they exaggerate characteristics like make-up and eyelashes for dramatic, comedic or satirical effect. This is a genre of fashion that isn’t explored much in India. But Sanjay and Shammy, designers of Chola, expresses Drag Queens as a source of creativity outlet. They use tones of grey and spread a message that one has to come out be themselves. AMRICH This designer focuses on creating traditional garments and giving it a contemporary look using natural fabrics like khadi, silk and silk blends. VRISA BY RAHUL N SHIKHA The designers are enthusiasts of effortless fashion and comfortable styles. They emphasize on ‘Bagh-e-gul’, and believe in embracing confidence of the person wearing their garment. Their garments are made out of textiles and age-old craft of India, as an initiative to improvise the culture. UNTITLED CO. This is a collection of separates, handwoven in silk organza and cotton, accented with stand-out textile art and delicate embroidery. The highlight of this collection is that embroidery is tried and experimented with new fabric combinations. DIVYA SETH ‘Shizen’ in Japanese means nature. The silhouettes are a combination of the Indian ‘kurta’ and the Japanese ‘kimono.’ The collection is a desire to bridge Indian craft and Japanese aesthetics. STUDIO METALLURGY This collection is created with a motive to achieve the professional finishing given by industrial machines. Studio Metallurgy wants to give precision and accuracy to their garments. Also, she loves to explore unconventional materials, and enhance individuality and creativity. AM:PM BY ANKUR AND PRIYANKA MODI The collection mixes folklore with urban legends, ethnic inspiration with floating fabrics, and an unexpected combination of styles in a color palette reminiscent of deep desert hues and forest greens. Increasingly known for their eloquent designs which represent impeccable style and uber-femininity, they are self-confessed worshipers of quality. Their style speaks of soft grace, confident subtlety & inherited class. ABRAHAM & THAKORE Each of their collection continues the exploration of developing a modern design voice, while simultaneously drawing on the rich traditional vocabulary of the Indian design and craft. They believe that luxury means producing limited quantity of garments in a good fit as opposed to mass production. ANTAR AGNI W/F’18 collection showcased smart cuts, relaxed silhouettes and nuanced details in muted tones on Day 1 at the Lakmé Fashion Week. Antar – Agni is a perspective, one that focuses on two extremes, to break away and yet embrace the mundane. The perspective is based on the restless curiosity to explore human nature through aesthetics and clothing. THE MINIATURIST BY GOOD EARTH Good Earth’s first ever fashion showcase for their slow fashion clothing line Sustain, at the Good Earth Store, Raghuvanshi Mills. Day 1 of the LFW had a great ending with Sustain–Good Earth’s clothing line. Their W/F’18 collection “The Miniaturist” presented at Lakmé Fashion Week spotlights an embroidery finish and other traditional techniques that use appliqué through 27 unique creations. THE CELEB OOTD’S: Sherry Shroff was killing it on day 1 of the LFW event in her basic high-waist denim and tank top layered up with a kimono. Next up, we have Ahana Kumara bringing back the print on print fabric in a more dramatic and in an even better style. Inclusivity in