Aditi Rao Hydari presented the 'Romance of Kotwara' at the Lakme Fashion Week.
Photographs by Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com
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IMAGE: Aditi Rao Hydari defines royalty in a black sequinned lehenga with gold embroidery.
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IMAGE: The dazzling choli is contrasted with a tulle dupatta.
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IMAGE: The pearl danglers and maang tika are designed by Sunita Shekhawat.
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IMAGE: Designers Sama Ali along with Meera and Muzaffar Ali paid tribute to the old craftsmanship of the royals of Awadh.
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IMAGE: The designers played with sheer and gold embroidery to create stunning designs.
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IMAGE: Even the humble salwar kameez got a contemporary makeover.
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IMAGE: Long sleeves like these added drama to the festive outfits.
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IMAGE: The fringed hems and unattached sleeves were interesting too.
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IMAGE: Designers Sama Ali with Meera and Muzaffar Ali of the label House of Kotwara pose with their beautiful showstopper.