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Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Last updated on: August 5, 2012 16:58 IST

Image: A Wendell Rodricks creation
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Here's what veteran designer Wendell Rodricks had to offer at the closing show of Lakme Fashion Week's second day. Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Long dresses, georgette circle dupattas, satin silk long line cholis, kurtas and high-waisted dhotis cascaded down the runway as part of Wendell Rodricks' 'Timeless' collection on Day Two of the LFW.

The fluid garments retained the designer's free-spirited signature look, but in a departure from his usual offerings, had a distinctly Indian feel to them, something he described as "difficult" because of the "unusual styling".

Seen here is a wispy colour-block two-layered sari.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: Nethra Raghuraman for Wendell Rodricks
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Next we see Nethra Raghuraman in an array of electric colours spliced together.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: Alesia Raut for Wendell Rodricks
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Alesia Raut takes a turn on the ramp in a multi-layered ensemble featuring tie-up detail at the neck and dramatic cross-over down the front.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: A Wendell Rodricks creation
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Rodricks takes drop-crotch pants to the extreme with this unusual jumpsuit for men.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: A Wendell Rodricks creation
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Spiffy white linens, a classic resort look, are complemented by a looping threaded shawl.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: A Wendell Rodricks creation
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

All-white for the ladies is jazzed up with a dramatic cape with cut-out shoulders.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: Wendell Rodricks creations
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

The same ensemble is worn in two different ways to showcase its versatility.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: A Wendell Rodricks creation
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Cascading sleeves and side pockets add an urban vibe to this boho tunic, teamed with pants.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: Surelee Joseph for Wendell Rodricks
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Surelee Joseph strikes a pose in a poncho-style kurta and wide-leg pants.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: A Wendell Rodricks creation
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

We see more of the colour-blocking trend with this panelled, free-flowing maxi.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: Kavita Kharayat for Wendell Rodricks
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

A half-pant-half-dress creation modelled by Kavita Kharayat makes a statement.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: A Wendell Rodricks creation
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

The striking simplicity of black is broken by a vibrant fuschia trim that drapes down the front.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: A Wendell Rodricks creation
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

The designer offers up another yummy citrus number with aqua blue added on for effect.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: Diva Dhawan for Wendell Rodricks
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Diva Dhawan shows off another bright poncho-style garment draped over one shoulder.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: Sanea Shaikh for Wendell Rodricks
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Twirling in orange, we see Sanea Shaikh dominate the ramp.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: Tegan Rodricks for Wendell Rodricks
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

The showstopper is Tegan Rodricks, the designer's niece and god-daughter, modelling a daring black backless ensemble.

Fashion: Timeless tantalisers from Wendell Rodricks

Image: Wendell and Tegan Rodricks
Photographs: Uttam Ghosh

Rodricks proudly escorts Tegan down the runway to mark the close of his showing -- guess fashion runs in their family!