Lakme Fashion Week: Day 5

Sabyasachi Mukherjee

Preeti Chandra

On Day 5 of Lakme Fashion Week Pretti Chandra showed a very feminine and unique collection for Spring and Summer 2009. While at first glance Chandra’s collection may seem better suited for the runway a few years ago with her bohemian inspired silhouettes, a second look reveals a very sophisticated collection with beautiful detail. With East European inspired embroidery, a beautiful fusion of influences brought a collection with pieces suited for the woman with diverse points of view. You will enjoy the bright colors so much that you won’t be able to wait for Spring to get your hands on these wonderfully crafted pieces.

Priyya and Chintan

The designing pair Priyya and Chintan brought not only high fashion to the runway at Lakme Fashion Week, but also created pieces of walking art. From casual to formal wear to menswear, Priyya and Chintans’ show was a spectacle of color, fabric, and design. They mixed and matched, created frills, and dressed their models like they were walking canvases stunning pieces. While their collection may not be the ideal for running around town in, the more bold American women will love take everyone’s breath at the next formal event.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee

For the finale of Lakme Fashion Week, Sabyasachi Mukherjee showed a collection of bridal wear, introducing the Lakme Bridal Sutra line. Taking inspiration from traditional Indian weddings and rituals, Mukherjee created a masterpiece of a collection for bride, groom, and children alike. The color palette was a myriad of colors—all muted so they could be mixed and matched beautifully—inspired by Indian jewels. Even if you are not having a traditional Indian wedding (or even a wedding!), definitely check out Mukherjee’s collection for a unique fashion experience.
-Kelsey Bristow