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IMAGES: Mafia, molls and gangsters at Fashion Week!
Inspired by the movie Shootout at Wadala, Rajat K Tangri's showing at the LFW brought alive the theme of the movie with dark vintage glamour. Photographs: Uttam Ghosh
On the fifth and final day of Lakme Fashion Week, designer Rajat K Tangri presented a line borrowing from '50s silver screen avatars of mobsters and their molls.
Tangri said he was inspired by the gangster movie Shootout at Wadala; glitzy eveningwear for the women and sharp tailored looks for the men took centrestage, as the models channelled gangsters and glamazons.
To know just what we mean, take a look at the dramatic striped sequin gown above, sporting a cowl neck and matching plunging back.
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IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
Next we see Deepti Gujral in a nude sheath number with sparkles down the bodice.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
A male model strikes a pose in a tailored tan jacket and pants, a shimmering black zippered garment showing from underneath.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
Alesia Raut struts her stuff in a metallic peplum mini.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
Green satin comes into focus with this chic draped jumpsuit.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
Striped and shimmering, a hot cocktail is the cynosure of all eyes.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
It's LBD time with this pleated and structured dress, sporting sequinned cutwork cap-sleeves.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
Emerald elegance for the men makes its way out with this well-cut green ensemble.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
Blue velour and silver spangles are toned down with a black turtle-neck and pants.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
Candice Pinto has all eyes on her in this embroidered high-waisted jumpsuit.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
We see Deepti once more, in a romantic peplum gown that's red carpet-worthy for sure -- talk about haute couture!
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
This leathery black suit sports striking embroidered lapels, but those sequinned brogues steal the show.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
The showstopper, donned by Alesia Raut, was this exquisite hand-embroidered lace gown.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
Candice Pinto, Freddy Daruwala, Alesia Raut, Romi Kaushal and Deepti Gujral line up for a dramatic mob-style finale.
IMAGES: Mafia, spies and gangsters on the runway!
Tangri seems reluctant to take to the ramp and applauds his models from the side.