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IN PICS: Blood on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 21:32 IST

Blood red motifs and stunning creations in blacks, whites and reds defined Krishna Mehta's latest collection at Lakme Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2012. Here are some stunning images from her show.

Veteran designer Krishna Mehta showcased her collection on Day 3 of Lakme Fashion Week. The line that wafted from blacks to whites and then eventually reds was one of the most interesting lines of the day.

Rachel Bayros opens the show for Krishna Mehta.

IN PICS: Blood on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 21:32 IST
Mehta described the collection as being playful with a desire for renewal; Alecia Raut showcases one of Mehta's outfits.

IN PICS: Blood on the ramp

Last updated on: March 4, 2012 21:32 IST

While some outfits were quite elaborate others such as this one worn by Tamara Moss stuck to the basics.

IN PICS: Blood on the ramp

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The designer saw this collection as a blend of 'the spirit of today and Indian culture, championing the skill and craftsmanship of artisans'. Reha Sukheja in one such outfit.

IN PICS: Blood on the ramp

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Blood red motif splashed across a plain backdrop seemed to be the trend this season. Mitali Ranorey models a white sari with red flowers.

IN PICS: Blood on the ramp

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The red flower motifs continued in various forms in the dresses to follow, like this one, for instance.

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Sheela Tiruchi walks in a gown by Krishna Mehta at Lakme Fashion Week.

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Eventually, the spectrum moved entirely to reds. Vaishali Ramaswamy models one such outfit.

IN PICS: Blood on the ramp

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Towards the end the palette went back to blacks and the silhouettes became more traditional -- Alecia Raut models a sari by Krishna Mehta.

IN PICS: Blood on the ramp

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Tamara Moss wearing a stunning black dress by Krishna Mehta closed the show.

IN PICS: Blood on the ramp

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Models walk for the final time on the ramp for Krishna Mehta's show at Lakme Fashion Week Summer-Resort 2012 as the audience applauded the master designer's latest line.