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IMAGES: Lingerie bombshells SIZZLE on the Indian ramp!
Lingerie giant Triumph International held the Indian leg of its annual worldwide lingerie design contest, the Triumph Inspiration Award 2012, in Mumbai last night alongside the launch of its new 'Wild & Sexy' range. Here's a piece of the runway action!
The focus was on beautiful women and sensual intimates as Triumph launched another hot lingerie line for the Indian market on May 2.
To add to the hype, young designers from across India competed against each other to qualify for the final round of the Inspiration Award 2012, to be held in Shanghai this coming October, where an international jury and an online audience will select the winner from among 29 countries.
The award for first place is a cash prize of 15,000 Euros, along with 10,000 Euros and 5,000 Euros for the first and second runner-up respectively. The grand prize winner will also have the opportunity to turn his/entry into a limited-edition commercial product, which will be available at select Triumph outlets next year.
In India, several design schools came together to participate and the theme was 'Dragons and Butterflies', where entrants were meant to express their take on these quintessential Chinese symbols.
The judging panel consisted of fashionistas Anna Singh, Anupama Verma, Vikram Bawa, Nisha Jamwal and Anchal Kumar.
In the following pages we bring you the latest in lingerie offerings from Triumph, followed by some smokin' creations from India's young talent!
Seen here is a peach, lace-lined set of matching bra and briefs.
Click here to watch the Triumph fashion show on video
Flirty feathers
Next we have this leopard print in snazzy purple, complete with an oversized feather boa.
Neon magic
Neons are all the rage in 2012 and they've trickled through to intimates too -- get a load of this striking green!
Strike a pose
A model shows off her sassy attitude and amazing curves in seamless innerwear.
Tribal princess
The 'wild' from 'Wild & Sexy' really shows through with leopard print and a tribal-style feather headdress!
Feeling blue
Here we see a bra with moulded cups and push-up action teamed with boy-shorts.
Colourful candy
Mix and match scores with this lovely mix of pink, purple and blue.
Zebra stylings
Black and white come to the fore with this zebra-print set.
Satin stunner
It's time for sensual satin trimmed with lace -- get a load of this smooth bra and matching briefs.
Ruffle it right
The ruffled neckpieces served to add a flirty touch to the creations on display.
Jazz it up...
With this snazzy striped combo.
Fuschia funk
If pastels are not your thing, make a splash with this alluring hot pink set in animal print.
Faux fur fashion
A faux fur stole adds glamour to this coral creation.
Pale pink
Practical but pretty, a pale pink tee-shirt bra makes its presence felt.
Femme fatale
A model sports lovely pink innerwear that clings to her fab figure.
Lace-edged looker
With a mangtikka-inspired tiara and the hint of a smile, another looker takes to the ramp in pure black.
Vivacious hues
Another mix-and-match makes its way out, showing just how you can throw various Triumph pieces together for the desired effect.
Ravishing red
Full-cup bra and high-waisted panties have a retro feel and provide maximum coverage, if you so desire.
Natty knickers
This pair of knickers acquires a playful vibe courtesy its layers of frills.
Dragon gal
Once the Wild & Sexy display was over, it was the turn of Indian designers hoping to bag the Triumph Inspiration Award 2012 to make an impact.
With the 'Dragons and Butterflies' theme, it's not difficult to see that this first one is definitely dragon-like, with the flaming eye bra and wings!
Scaly inspiration
This one is definitely dragon-like too, with its flaming red and black scaled pattern.
Electric one-piece
This vivacious one-piece seemed more swimwear than innerwear!
Pleat it right
Deep tones of teal and green contrast with the delicacy of this pleated creation.
Winning number
This is the piece that will represent India at the international Inspiration Awards this October -- young designer Pooja Upadhyay's take on dragon-butterfly beauty took home the prize.
Butterfly babe
As is plain to see, she had stiff competition -- this butterfly-wing teddy with sheer back was also quite the jaw-dropper!
White delight
This unique ensemble exhibited white sequin scales, delicate wings and a spiked dragon tail too!
Shimmer and shine
Another wing-themed butterfly beauty shimmered all over with an ultraviolet tinge.
Sheer and wispy
Black, brown, threadwork and a sheer cape came together to produce this competing number.
Winged wonder
With a pattern straight off the monarch butterfly's back we have this interesting mix.
Flitting down the runway
And finally, all the stunning entries take to the runway one last time to give the judges an eyefull -- but of course, we already know which one they liked best!