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IMAGES: Indian fashion gets REALLY bold!

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

Next 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

This sunny yellow sari moves into a Grecian-style fastened dupatta at the shoulder -- and the gold choli is super-sexy too.

Sparkling stunner

The designer continues to experiment with opulent silhouettes like this layered, shining sparkler with elevated, exaggerated collar.

Starry entrance

Binal Trivedi steps out in a star-struck dress that becomes sheer past the hips.

Jewelled jazz

Another daring outfit with strategically placed crystal embroidery sails out of the wings -- and it seems to have wings of its own!

Flowery fantasy

Gangwani continues to make statements with this ivory shimmering churidaar kameez -- we love the eyeball-grabbing ruffles around the neck!

Cutwork couture

An entirely cutwork lehenga in silver takes everyone's breath away.

Futuristic gown

Candice Pinto makes an entry in a gargantuan yellow and ivory number with cutwork bodice, once more in silver.

Surrounded by his muses

Gangwani takes to the ramp surrounded by his splendid collection.

With a flourish

Next up we have Suneet Varma's extravagant designs, which led with this voluminous pink and gold ensemble.

Mini sari

Churidaar pants, a short sari and structured gold bikini top come together to create this unique look.

Sultry stunner

Tinu Verghese steps out in a white drape with pink and gold blouse and border.

Criss cross

Indrani 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

Varma takes a more conventional approach with this blue lehenga affair.

Demure damsel

We love this demure pink outfit -- ethnic elegance personified, is it not?

Unconventional colour

With more Indian brides moving away from traditional tones, the designer offers this pastel creation modelled by Indrani Dasgupta.

Ravishing red

And for those who want the customary red, it doesn't get better than this beautiful sari.

Centre of attention

Or does it? This jaw-dropping lehenga manages to up the ante.

Hands folded

Varma steps out to soak in the adulation at the end of a successful showing.

Simplicity is the key

First up for Meera and Muzaffar Ali, Noyonika Chatterjee is at her supermodel best in shimmering choli and earthy drape.

Robing it right

Next is this panelled robe dress, chic and easyfitting.

Peach dazzler

A pale peach sari by the duo is well-received, going well with the netted contrast blouse.

Fading fantasy

Tinu is statuesque and stunning in a fading ivory-pink drape.

Coy but classy

The last outfit on is this white-gold lehenga, accentuated by a red dupatta.

Talented twosome

Meera and Muzaffar Ali make their way out onto the runway.