The FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week October 2022 showcased a vibrant collection of boundary-pushing designs, setting the stage for upcoming fashion trends. Sumptuous shades, innovative takes on classic styles, and exceptional artisanal craftsmanship were prominent throughout the week. The overarching theme celebrated individuality and encouraged bold self-expression. Designers particularly emphasized shimmer, shine, and subversive prints, captivating audiences and generating significant buzz on social media. Sustainability also emerged as a crucial focus, reflecting the growing importance of eco-conscious fashion.
Monochrome Magic: Black and White Dominated Lakme Fashion Week 2022
The timeless elegance of monochrome made a powerful statement at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022. Designers like Abraham & Thakore, Shantnu & Nikhil, and Shahab Durazi showcased the enduring appeal of black and white palettes. Shantnu & Nikhil, known for their vibrant jewel tones, opted for sophisticated gunmetal, pewter, ivory, and black in their gowns, lehengas, and sherwanis.
Shahab Durazi, marking his return to the runway after 12 years, presented a collection entirely in monochrome. His designs ranged from tailored separates to elegant evening gowns, all within the black and white spectrum. Abraham & Thakore, celebrating 30 years in the fashion industry, revisited their signature black and white aesthetic, reaffirming the timeless nature of their designs at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022.
Dazzling Shine: Sparkle and Glitter Took Center Stage at Lakme Fashion Week 2022
Shine and shimmer were undeniable highlights of Lakmé Fashion Week 2022, with designers embracing high-octane glamour. Geisha Designs by Paras & Shalini, Shahab Durazi, Not so Serious by Pallavi Mohan, and Shantnu & Nikhil all incorporated dazzling elements into their collections. Luminescent, a new occasion wear line by Shalini Jaikaria and Paras Bairoliya, captured attention with its sheen-heavy palette and linear KiraKira embellishments.
Geisha Designs presented a range of silhouettes from jumpsuits to gowns, featuring fabric textures that evoked the magic of moonlit nights and starry skies. Shahab Durazi’s couture, reminiscent of the 40s and 50s, showcased refined embellishments with detailed floral filigree and abstract textures.
Pallavi Mohan’s ‘Life is Beautiful’ showcase featured slinky, glittering gowns fit for a modern Cinderella. Shantnu & Nikhil’s bridal haute couture collection, ‘Capella’, drew inspiration from the opulent Baroque era, featuring designs reminiscent of majestic chandeliers, adding a touch of regal sparkle to Lakmé Fashion Week 2022.
Jacket Mania: Statement Jackets Ruled the Runway at Lakme Fashion Week 2022
Statement jackets emerged as a major trend at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022, showcased in diverse shapes and styles. AK-OK presented translucent layers and denim jackets, while Geisha Designs by Paras & Shalini featured gilded blazers. Somya Goyal showcased relaxed, oversized cover-ups.
Aseem Kapoor and Pooja Haldar’s collections drew creative inspiration from Indian sadhus, resulting in uniquely styled jackets. From gilets to trench styles, statement jackets proved to be conversation starters and key pieces throughout Lakmé Fashion Week 2022.
Sustainable Style: Eco-Conscious Designs at Lakme Fashion Week 2022
Sustainability was not just a trend but a core principle at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022. Anju Modi’s eco-friendly collection, ‘Damayanti,’ highlighted the fusion of technology and sustainability through collaborations with Tencel™ Lyocell and Modal fibre. The collection beautifully blended modern innovation with traditional drapes, embroideries, and storytelling.
Eka by Rina Singh’s collection, ‘It’s Only a Dream,’ showcased a harmonious blend of hand-crafted details and hand-woven textiles, enhanced with distinctive motifs. Satya Paul’s collection extended sustainability into athleisure and accessories, featuring otherworldly prints crafted with mindful practices, demonstrating the versatility of eco-conscious fashion at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022.
Print Power: Bold and Beautiful Prints Made a Comeback at Lakme Fashion Week 2022
Prints made a strong resurgence at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022, showcasing a painterly quality ranging from Mughal influences to Impressionist-inspired designs. Eshaa Amiin’s ‘Afro Rhapsody’ line used vibrant hues and techniques like beadwork, braiding, and cording to bring show-stopping patterns to dresses, pants, co-ord sets, and formal wear.
Limerick by Abirr N’ Nanki’s ‘Artopia’ drew inspiration from heritage paintings of Rajasthan, reimagining delicate motifs and 3D embroidery on luxe resort wear. Saaksha & Kinni explored prints from tie-dye to geometrics and abstract florals, enhanced with mirror work, thread work, tassels, and metals. Nirmooha’s ‘Magical Wilderness’ collection featured flowers, tiny beings, and fungi, translating to vibrant prints and color blocking on jackets, shorts, hoodies, and shirts.
Pawan Sachdeva’s gender-agnostic ‘People of Tomorrow’ line showcased sharp tailoring with geometric patterns. Pankaj and Nidhi’s ‘Solaris’ collection juxtaposed Japanese kimono graphics, luxurious textiles, and vibrant colors with Indian ornaments, demonstrating the diverse range of print interpretations at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022.
Seductive Blouses: Designers Redefined Sexy with Blouse Designs at Lakme Fashion Week 2022
Designers at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022 redefined sensuality by bringing back attention to blouses. SVA’s ‘Mor aur fuaara’ collection, inspired by Varanasi palaces, featured vibrant prints and 3D handwork on Indo-western silhouettes and alluring blouses. Nachiket Barve’s ‘Ephermera’ line paired delicious colors with sensual bralettes and corset-esque blouses featuring intricate handcrafted details.
Shyamal & Bhumika’s ‘Blooms of Paradise’ combined age-old craft and contemporary sensuality with new-age separates and lehengas complemented by bralettes. Anushree Reddy’s ‘Mystic Fantasy’ collection presented voluminous lehengas paired with intricately crafted and embellished cholis. Aisha Rao’s cholis and bralettes featured complex geometry and Spanish expressionist visuals, highlighting the blouse as a key element of modern, sensual fashion at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022.
Sensuous Silhouettes: Evening Wear Embraced Bodycon at Lakme Fashion Week 2022
Sensual evening wear took center stage at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022, with many designers emphasizing curve-hugging, shapely silhouettes. Gaurav Gupta’s gowns were body-conscious and boldly sensual, adorned with crystal burst embroideries and astronomical constructions. Amit Aggarwal continued his innovative approach, utilizing modern materials with sharp craftsmanship in his monochromatic ‘Onyx’ collection, featuring mermaid cuts and cut-out detailing.
Nikita Mhaisalkar showcased feminine and flirty silhouettes incorporating sari elements and transitioning into ultra-glam evening wear. R|Elan™ x Gauri and Nainika’s ‘Midnight Botanica’ presentation featured light-as-air, red-carpet-worthy flowing gowns, solidifying the trend towards sensual and body-embracing evening wear at Lakmé Fashion Week 2022.
