Delhi Lakme Fashion Week or Show

Showcasing a truly original line designer  Imcha Imchen  opened the fourth day of Lakme Fashion Week SS'10. The entire fashion fraternity seemed to be eagerly waiting to see the emerging talents of our nation and the front row overflowed with designers, buyers and fashion admirers. The designer mesmerized everyone with his western collection presented in the tribal style. A fusion of 'Ao' (language of a particular Naga tribe), English and Indian music well complimented the whole concept. Followed by Paromita banerjee, the audiences got to witness an Indo-western line baptised as 'Safed Rang'. Though one could easily spot influences of Rahul Mishra and Sabyasachi in Paromita's line it was quite appreciated by buyers- which serves the purpose ultimately, I guess. Neha Agarwal presented western designs in her own way. Sticking to earthy tones and smaller prints, she did a fusion of all including various silhouettes and fabrics. Reviews Rahul Mishra (designer) "Imcha Imchen was original and really impressed me. For Paromita I just want to say that I kept getting messages from people during the show only that her collection had lot of my influence." Fern Mallis (Sr. VP IMG): All three of them were creative in their own way and can create their own niche in this market.

Say spring and the first thought coming to the mind would be flowers. The thought is very common but the interpretation is purely subjective for various personalities. Designer Chaitanya Rao interpreted the same in the form of fashionable clothing. Colourful floral embroidered motifs on the surface were something prominent throughout his assortments. Spider webs were also seen as cutwork on the silhouette that mostly consisted of dresses.

Lifting the mood from the world of greeneries, Preeti Chandra carried the audience to another world of fantasy. Bling and sensual elegance ruled in the form of gowns and dresses with statement pieces made in accessories. The flirty music well complimented the look. However, when it comes to creativity in fashion, the designer couldn't impress the audience much. Sequined dresses, gowns, embroideries, western cuts are all fine but not something unusual in fashion.

May be the collections struck chords with some of the onlookers. By and large the show was an entertaining journey to a fabled garden. Designer Anand Kabra thought- "Preeti’s was an 'OK' collection. Chaitanya Rao was good. Few of his clothes in the beginning were beautiful, also embroideries and detailing was really impressive."