Photographs: Courtesy Tandem Communications
Check out the offerings of designers Manav Gangwani, Meera & Muzaffar Ali and Suneet Varma on Day Two of Delhi Couture Week.
The second day of Delhi Couture Week on July 24 saw dare-to-bare designs from Manav Gangwani and Suneet Varma, along with the ethnic elegance of Meera & Muzaffar Ali in three separate showings.
We bring you some of the hottest creations that sizzled on the catwalk.
First up we have Manav Gangwani's line, which gave a whole new meaning to the word 'bold' -- don't believe us? Here's a completely sheer dress with only strategically placed glitter to preserve the model's modesty!
Armoured elegance
Image: A Manav Gangwani creationNext we have this unique creation, which moves from a structured, armour-like bodice to gigantic sunset ruffles. Someone page Lady Gaga quick -- she's definitely going to love it!
Sari seduction
Image: A Manav Gangwani creationThis sunny yellow sari moves into a Grecian-style fastened dupatta at the shoulder -- and the gold choli is super-sexy too.
Sparkling stunner
Image: A Manav Gangwani creationThe designer continues to experiment with opulent silhouettes like this layered, shining sparkler with elevated, exaggerated collar.
Starry entrance
Image: Binal Trivedi for Manav GangwaniBinal Trivedi steps out in a star-struck dress that becomes sheer past the hips.
Jewelled jazz
Image: A Manav Gangwani creationAnother daring outfit with strategically placed crystal embroidery sails out of the wings -- and it seems to have wings of its own!
Flowery fantasy
Image: A Manav Gangwani creationGangwani continues to make statements with this ivory shimmering churidaar kameez -- we love the eyeball-grabbing ruffles around the neck!
Cutwork couture
Image: A Manav Gangwani creationAn entirely cutwork lehenga in silver takes everyone's breath away.
Futuristic gown
Image: Candice Pinto for Manav GangwaniCandice Pinto makes an entry in a gargantuan yellow and ivory number with cutwork bodice, once more in silver.
Surrounded by his muses
Image: Manav GangwaniGangwani takes to the ramp surrounded by his splendid collection.
With a flourish
Image: A Suneet Varma creationNext up we have Suneet Varma's extravagant designs, which led with this voluminous pink and gold ensemble.
Mini sari
Image: A Suneet Varma creationChuridaar pants, a short sari and structured gold bikini top come together to create this unique look.
Sultry stunner
Image: Tinu Verghese for Suneet VarmaTinu Verghese steps out in a white drape with pink and gold blouse and border.
Criss cross
Image: Indrani Dasgupta for Suneet VarmaIndrani Dasgupta steps out in little more than threads by way of a top, worn over skirt, churidaar pants and topped off with a dupatta.
Belle in blue
Image: A Suneet Varma creationVarma takes a more conventional approach with this blue lehenga affair.
Demure damsel
Image: A Suneet Varma creationWe love this demure pink outfit -- ethnic elegance personified, is it not?
Unconventional colour
Image: Indrani Dasgupta for Suneet VarmaWith more Indian brides moving away from traditional tones, the designer offers this pastel creation modelled by Indrani Dasgupta.
Ravishing red
Image: A Suneet Varma creationAnd for those who want the customary red, it doesn't get better than this beautiful sari.
Centre of attention
Image: A Suneet Varma creationOr does it? This jaw-dropping lehenga manages to up the ante.
Hands folded
Image: Suneet VarmaVarma steps out to soak in the adulation at the end of a successful showing.
Simplicity is the key
Image: Noyonika Chatterjee for Meera and Muzaffar AliFirst up for Meera and Muzaffar Ali, Noyonika Chatterjee is at her supermodel best in shimmering choli and earthy drape.
Robing it right
Image: A Meera and Muzaffar Ali creationNext is this panelled robe dress, chic and easyfitting.
Peach dazzler
Image: A Meera and Muzaffar Ali creationA pale peach sari by the duo is well-received, going well with the netted contrast blouse.
Fading fantasy
Image: Tinu Verghese for Meera and Muzaffar AliTinu is statuesque and stunning in a fading ivory-pink drape.
Coy but classy
Image: A Meera and Muzaffar Ali creationThe last outfit on is this white-gold lehenga, accentuated by a red dupatta.
Talented twosome
Image: Meera and Muzaffar AliMeera and Muzaffar Ali make their way out onto the runway.
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