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LFW plus-size auditions: Curves in, skinny out

By Hitesh Harisinghani
Last updated on: June 26, 2017 11:38 IST
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LFW's plus size model auditions saw over 300 aspirants.

Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com 

Last year, Lakme Fashion Week organised a plus-size model auditions for the very first time. 

Given its success, this year the second edition of the auditions was held at St Regis Mumbai. 

The winners will get a chance to walk for the second edition of India's plus size fashion show at the Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017. 

Take a look at behind-the-scenes pics from the auditions. 

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Welcome to the Lakme Fashion Week plus size auditions! A model holds up her registration ID in her henna-clad hands. 

 

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Auditions are the time to bring out your stylish best and no one wants to cut any corners. 

 

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Models wait for the auditions to begin. 

 

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To make the best use of their time, some aspirants got busy doing their make up.

 

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Who's nervous? Not me definitely! :)

 

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An aspiring model quickly retouches her make up before the auditions begin. 

 

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Nervous about the auditions? Well, we guess a loved one is just a call away. 

 

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The auditions also gave people a chance to bond and share their stories. 

 

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This young man's got swag!

 

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If you got the moves, flaunt it. A contestant does a gig onstage much to the amusement of the judges.

 

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Age no bar. An aspiring model embraces a traditional look for the auditions.

 

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Not afraid to flaunt their curves, these participants walked the ramp with confidence. 

 

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Curvy is the new skinny...all you need is loads of confidence. Hats off to this young woman for carrying off that dress with such confidence. 

 

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Aspiring models bond with each other as they anxiously wait for the results. 

 

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The winners pose with the judges. 

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