Best of Day 2 at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015

Kalamkari at Divya Sheth
Known for her love and effort for the revival of kalamkari, Sheth’s collection comprised of boho maxi dresses, long jackets, wide-legged pants – all packaged in a safari vibe.

Photographs: Shivaji Juvekar    

Here’s peek at traditional crafts and handlooms being made over by designers at LFW.

Chanderi, ajrakh and phulkari at Gaurang
Rich chanderi silks, heavy phulkari dupattas and ajrakh lehengas made Gaurang’s texture-heavy, pattern-filled show a textile connoisseur’s delight.

Photographs: Shivaji Juvekar

Gamcha at Mayank Anand Shraddha Nigam
Using the unstitched gamcha as the elemental fabric for the collection, the designer duo showed asymmetric-hemmed dresses and kurtas with patchwork and layering – the ease and comfort of the basic fabric in a modern format.

Photographs: Shivaji Juvekar 

Chikankari at Patine
Influenced by the ’70s, the Shon Randhawa’s collection at Patine was all about integrating the retro silhouettes with Indian embroideries. chikankari, katha and gara embroidery were seen on easy shirtdresses, shorts and billowing kaftans.

Photographs: Shivaji Juvekar

Suzani at Vrisa by Rahul n Shikha
Traditionally woven by the brides, suzani, a decorative tribal textile with Persian origins, served as an inspiration for Rahul and Shikha at Vrisa. Best way to show off the intricate, colourful handwork? Drape an embroidered dupatta blanket-style, over a floor-length anarkali.

Photographs: Shivaji Juvekar