Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
We just brought you starry showstoppers from the bridal fashion event of the year.
Now we bring you a piece of the ramp action at the Aamby Valley India Bridal Week -- stunning designs by some of India's biggest names!
Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor officially got the proceedings started with their showing on Day One. Seen here is a gorgeous lehenga with encrusted bikini choli and a rather British feather headdress.
Sunny beauty
Image: Surelee Joseph for Anjalee and Arjun KapoorPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Next we have Surelee Joseph in a vibrant yellow drape embellished with silver encrusted embroidery.
Royal touch
Image: A Vikram Phadnis creationPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Vikram Phadnis' collection was as regal as ever -- get a load of this exotic ensemble that effortlessly mixes deep blue, green, pink and pewter.
Double take
Image: A Vikram Phadnis creationPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
The designer sticks to the same colour scheme with a different silhouette -- a formal jacket worn over a swirling ghagara.
Traditional treat
Image: Nethra Raghuraman for Vikram PhadnisPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Nethra Raghuraman is at her supermodel best in this exquisite traditional-toned number.
Simple but striking
Image: Nicole Faria for Rocky SPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Rocky S started off rather demure, with minimal bling -- check out Nicole Faria in this nude and pink sari affair.
Golden reverie
Image: A Rocky S creationPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Things take a bling-y turn with this all gold affair, accentuated by a red dupatta.
Scarlet siren
Image: A Rocky S creationPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Rocky winds down with a stunning scarlet lehenga that is sure to be on any bride's wishlist.
Pastel pretty
Image: A Bhairavi Jaikishan creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Bhairavi Jaikishan started her line off with light pastels, which were a welcome change. Seen here is a simple lehenga fading from green to yellow.
Mauve musings
Image: A Bhairavi Jaikishan creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Delicate and deep-hued, a mauve sari with gold sprays sets off an emerald blouse.
Pistachio and peach
Image: A Bhairavi Jaikishan creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Florals come to the fore once more with this smooth pistachio and peach outfit.
Diamonds and more
Image: Miss India-World 2011 Kanishtha Dhankar for Queenie SinghPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Jewellery designer Queenie Singh had the Pantaloons Miss India winners sashay down the ramp for her, wearing outfits by Ramona Narang Rodella. Miss India-World 2011 Kanishtha Dhankar dazzled in a tiara, chunky neckpiece and wrist cuff.
White temptress
Image: Miss India-International 2011 Ankita Shorey for Queenie SinghPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Miss India-International 2011 Ankita Shorey, on the other hand, was dripping in pearls and diamonds.
Cocktail class
Image: An Adarsh Gill creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Coming back to the clothing, Adarsh Gill opted for sohpisticated chic, like this classy gold and black sheer drape.
Subdued elegance
Image: An Adarsh Gill creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
The designer offered up gorgeous ensembles like this corset and lehenga set, subdued and striking at the same time.
Mesmerising mesh
Image: An Adarsh Gill creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Gill's piece-de-resistance was definitely this outfit, with mesh detailing and heavy gold accents against red.
Pleated princess
Image: A Jyotsna Tiwari creationPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Jyotsna Tiwari proved less is more with this pleated delight, only minimal embroidery adorning its hem.
Plush pinks
Image: A Jyotsna Tiwari creationPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Tiered and fading from pastel to fuschia, a pink backless kalidaar makes a statement.
Feminine fantasy
Image: Shonal Rawat for Jyotsna TiwariPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Shonal Rawat strikes a pose in a hot combination of pink and gold for Tiwari.
Nude nuances
Image: Deepti Gujral for Pallavi JaikishanPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Looking alluring in a shade of nude dotted with delicate orange we have Deepti Gujral starting off Pallavi Jaikishan's collection.
Ravishing radiance
Image: A Pallavi Jaikishan creationPhotographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
And for those who prefer customary colour, we have this deep blush and shiny affair.
Blue belle
Image: Nicole Faria for Neeta LullaPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Neeta Lulla decided to explore new avenues with non-traditional shades, like this deep blue asymmetrical number modelled by Nicole.
Emerald empress
Image: A Neeta Lulla creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Next we move to emerald green with this captivating emerald outfit styled like a sari, minus the pleats.
Citrus burst
Image: A Neeta Lulla creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Lulla put a riot of citrus shades on display with this intricate, heavy lehenga.
Skirting it right
Image: A Falguni and Shane Peacock creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Falguni and Shane Peacock got it right with this lightweight, swirling skirt that saw beige moving into deep crimson.
Delicate peach
Image: A Falguni and Shane Peacock creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
This sari was wispy and sheer, combining delicate peach with heavyduty silver.
Dashingly different
Image: A Falguni and Shane Peacock creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Elements of white and minimal embroidery have this lehenga stand apart from the rest.
Ivory illusion
Image: A Tarun Tahiliani creationPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Veteran designer Tarun Tahiliani made his mark with a grand finale where each outfit was more breathtaking than the next. Here we have an unusual ivory lehenga with a loose blouse.
Elaborate elan
Image: Candice Pinto for Tarun TahilianiPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Candice Pinto struts her stuff in an ankle-grazing design replete with extensive pink sparkle.
Twice as nice
Image: Kabir Singh and Nethra Raghuraman for Tarun TahilianiPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
And finally, we have Kabir Singh and Nethra in his 'n' hers bridal outfits for Tahiliani.
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