After designer Manish Malhotra’s magical showcase at the previous edition of Lakmé Fashion Week, it’s now designer Anamika Khanna’s turn to put the ‘grand’ in grand finale for this year’s Lakmé Fashion Week Summer Resort ’18. The designer — who has dressed celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Shilpa Shetty — will be presenting a collection of contemporary designs in… Continue reading Anamika Khanna is the grand finale designer for Lakmé Fashion Week’s Summer/Resort edition
Those headed to London Fashion Week may need to rethink their street style bait. Attendees were sent an official British Fashion Council email this afternoon with the following warning:”We have been made aware that there might be fur protesters outside… on the afternoons of Friday, Saturday and Sunday of London Fashion Week. We are managing… Continue reading London Fashion Week warns designers about using fur
If fashion had a rule book, the first one would be to keep away from clashing colours, lest you seem like a carnival attendee. Of late, though, this rule is slipping away, slowly making room for experimentation. Recently spotted at an event, Deepika Padukone wore a courageous combination of red and pink, that immediately set… Continue reading 7 stylish colour combinations that look amazing on Indian skin
So you thought that modelling was all about getting paid to pose in pretty things? Factor in split-second garment changes, back-to-back shows and convoluted outfits, and you know that any peace of mind is toast. We caught up with some of the busiest names on the Lakmé Fashion Week roster to tell us the worst… Continue reading How models deal with deep necklines, slippery heels and other fashion emergencies
Special Editor of the month Sonakshi Sinha takes her editorial duties very seriously, thank you very much. The Dabangg star kicked off her ELLE ride on day 1 of Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017 looking the part in a chic khaki ensemble, but it was her glossy straight locks that made heads turn. We snuck… Continue reading How to get Sonakshi Sinha’s glossy locks
‘Chashme Shahi’ read the name of the collection and old school Mughal glamour dictated the tone of the evening. When you tore your eyes away from the delicate strands of mogra suspended over the runway, there were the clothes themselves to look at. Headlined by the fierce and fabulous Padma Lakshmi in a textured white… Continue reading Tarun Tahiliani channels old world Mughal glamour at Lakme Fashion Week
Sonakshi Sinha can kick ass on screen, match steps with the best of them and be a seasoned FROW regular, all the while with not one sleek hair out of place. Our Special Editor is a selfie ninja! She shares all her beauty secrets with us on Elle.in. Don’t you dare miss it. #lakmefashionweek Hair… Continue reading Special Editor Sonakshi Sinha took over Lakme Fashion Week 2017
It’s 8.30 in the morning and Suhani Pittie is bright, cheerful and, in sharp contrast to me, awake. She’s been that way since 7am when hair and make-up started. We’re at the over-200-year-old Pittie haveli in Begum Bazar, Hyderabad and the designer is picking her ensemble for the shot, which comprises a vintage lehenga, a… Continue reading Why Bollywood can’t get enough of jewellery designer Suhani Pittie
While we eagerly wait for the unveiling of new trends and styles every Fashion Week, it’s also exciting to see celebs walking down the ramp for their favourite designers. This year has not disappointed so far! With Kangana Ranaut kick starting the celeb showstopper brigade by walking for Tarun Tahiliani (and taking selfies by the… Continue reading Vote for the best celebrity showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive ’16
It was refreshing to see actor Ileana D’Cruz on the Lakmé Fashion Week runway as designer Rahul Mishra’s showstopper. Moments before she hit the runway, we caught up with Lakmé expert Daniel Bauer, who created a graphic (yet achievable) look for the actor. “Ileana’s look was about creating a very approachable yet striking look,” says Bauer. We… Continue reading It only takes 6 steps to get Ileana D’Cruz’s icy blue eyes
Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort ’16 has finally come to an end. It was a week full of beautiful fashion, both on and off the ramp. Rohit Bal was the grand finale designer; we’re talking stunning couture on a ramp set in one of Mumbai’s oldest colleges (St.Xaviers) with Kareena Kapoor Khan as his showstopper –… Continue reading Exclusive: Get the look seen at Rohit Bal’s grand finale for Lakmé Fashion Week
There’s no doubt that designer Nikhil Thampi is firm celebrity favourite. For Spring/Summer ’16 Thampi’s upping the ante by teaming up with Lakmé Salon to create key beauty looks to go with his show, Quantum. The line features smart separates in bold, primary hues, with metallic accents. It’s complemented by two key looks that… Continue reading Exclusive: Nikhil Thampi gives us a preview of Quantum, his S/S ’16 line
This year Payal Khandwala’s spring/summer collection is all about geometry. The designer was inspired by two of her favourite artists Richard Serra and Franz Kline, her daughter’s school curriculum and a long time love for simple and complex shapes. Hand-woven by craftsmen from Varanasi and Bengal, the collection features colour blocked mulberry and matka silk… Continue reading Exclusive: Payal Khandwala gives us a preview of her S/R ’16 collection
Lakmé Fashion Week’s Summer/Resort 2016 leg is going to be high on shine. With wearable fashion and tech brand ElektroCouture coming on board, sustainable clothing and Lakmé’s new Illuminate range of make-up and skincare, we can’t wait to see what the season has in store. Designer Rohit Bal will showing at the grand finale, and… Continue reading Designer Rohit Bal shares his plans for the grand finale
Eco-sustainability is taking the fashion world by storm, and eight Indian designers recently jumped onto the bandwagon when they showcased their works at the Green Wardrobe fashion show last night. A Lakme Fashion Week initiative, the show featured works by eight designers and labels – Anita Dongre, Ujjawal Dubey, Anavila Misra, p.e.l.l.a, 11.11, Karishma Shahani,… Continue reading Lakmé Fashion Week introduces the Green Wardrobe initiative
Tarun Tahiliani presented his ready-to-wear collection at Lakmé Fashion Week this Sunday. His line-up included easy separates – crop tops with simple gold embroidery, skirts, peplum gilets and capelets, scarves in bold vibrant prints. Essentially, everything you need to mix and match. There were also draped jersey dresses and jumpsuit-sari hybrids (the stars of the show). … Continue reading Tarun Tahiliani for Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015
Celebrity make-up artist and Lakmé’s brand ambassador Daniel Bauer worked his magic once again. This time at the grand finale of Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015, for designer Gaurav Gupta. “Working on the finale was a memorable experience; one I won’t forget in a hurry,” says Bauer. “With such an opulent and conceptional ramp, we opted… Continue reading Make-up artist Daniel Bauer breaks down the look at Gaurav Gupta
Aishwarya Subramanyam Editor Cotton dress, Bhane. Leather sneakers, adidas Originals. Leather bag, Gucci Nidhi Jacob Fashion Editor Linen top, Eka. Lurex dress, thrifted. Leather sandals, Sigerson Morrison. Leather sling bag, & other stories Sonam Savlani Digital Editor Cotton top, Thesummerhouse.in. Denim jeans, Zara. Leather shoes, Topshop Alisha Netalkar Junoir Fashion Editor Cotton tunic, Doodlage.… Continue reading What ELLE wears: Lakmé Fashion Week Day 3
Designer Payal Singhal’s new line, Mayaa, was inspired by something wholly unexpected. “I stumbled upon a few pieces of jewellery from the Sumerian and Mesopotamian civilisations. The workmanship was beautiful and I was intensely fascinated. We’ve decoded those, and worked them into Indian embroidery,” says Singhal. What about the prints we’ve come to expect of… Continue reading First look: Payal Singhal and Nimrat Kaur for Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015
