Sheer elegance
by Ashfaque Ahmad
Ajaz Khan walked as the showstopper for Ashfaque Ahmad
Designer Ashfaque Ahmad worked with a lot of sheer fabrics in both men’s and womenswear. Most of his designs were in black, and the designer said that it’s because “black is the safest colour for anyone and almost everyone’s favourite.” He added, “Delhi is known for its parties and bling, so that’s what I wanted to bring to the ramp.”
Redefining opulence
Krasa presents Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary walked as the showstopper for Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor
Designers Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor brought the curtains down to the fashion gala with a grand show. From pearls to crystals and stones, elaborate embroidery on each design was the highlight. “I am an artist, and my art reflects in our collection,” said Anjalee. Arjun added, “This is one of the shows that we enjoyed doing the most.”
Sequin sensations
by Prashant Majumdar
Prashant Majumdar with Umaid and Dipika Minakshi; Vijeta on the left
Designer Prashant Majumdar’s collection was a mix of fusion and western wear. Gowns with thigh-high slits for women and tuxedos for men were some of the highlights of the show. The designer shared, “The collection was designed around the theme galaxy.”
Colour burst
by KR Mangalam University
Shweta Raj (L); Prof Chandni Aggarwal with Rooh
For this show, aspiring designers explored different themes and tried their hands at techniques like colour blocking. “It was amazing to be here with our students. The show was divided into two segments – first was about colour blocking with smart casuals, and second was the graduation collection with beachwear and some couture garments,” said Prof Chandni Aggarwal, Fashion Director, KR Mangalam University.
A glam debut
by IWP Academy
With a mix of formal wear and evening wear, students of IWP Academy presented their collection. “It is always amazing to see our students showcasing at DTFW. Both staffers and students showcased their collections. This is an amazing platform for students, and each time they are here, they are encouraged to come up with innovative themes,” said Vishal Nijhawan, Director, IWP Academy, and Anubha Nijhawan.
Retro refresh
by Suhail Hafeez
Retro refresh by Suhail Hafeez
With mirror and threadwork and embroidery traditions from different regions, designer Suhail Hafeez combined traditional elements with modern cuts. The menswear collection had a range of kurtas, bundee and bandhagalas as well as formal wear. “I think modern men take their outfits seriously and love wearing colours, and so, I worked with a lot of bright shades,” said Suhail.
Fusion fashion
by Moledro
Monika (L), Kavita Bisht with Donna
The collection, inspired by nature, had a lot of appliqué work and embroidered floral patterns. Designer Kavita Bisht said, “The collection was called Firdaus. We are an occasion wear brand, we focussed on wedding and festive season. A lot of gold foil and hand printing techniques were used in the collection.”
Contemporary couture
by Reishna Mukherjee
Contemporary couture by Reishna Mukherjee
Designer Reishna Mukherjee’s show was all about presenting couture in a contemporary style. It had designs with a subtle hint of shimmer.
“This show was all about keeping the festive vibes alive,” said Reishna.
Glitzy showcase
by Rashmi Chhabra
Glitzy showcase by Rashmi Chhabra
Rashmi Chhabra’s collection had athleisure and smart casuals. “The collection, Glitterati, was designed for the festive season, and we introduced bling to athleisure with studs and sequins,” said Rashmi.
“DTFW is a festival in itself, and we are very happy to be associated with it. We are happy to host DTFW second time in a row,” said Umesh Saraf, MD, The Grand, New Delhi.
“We are dealing with luxury, and there’s no better platform than DTFW for us,” said Arvind Singh, MD Krasa, and Kajal Singh, Joint MD Krasa.
Lakme Salon’s team of makeup artists worked to deliver some of the trendiest runway-ready looks at Delhi Times Fashion Week
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