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Fashion: Short is hot this summer!

Last updated on: March 6, 2010 20:59 IST

Taking his inspiration from the various works of symmetry, texture and pattern that one sees in both nature and man-made art works, designer Nachiket Barve presented his collection 'Abstraction' on Day Two of the LFW. Have a look.

Sanea Sheikh is first on the ramp, in a red and white ensemble with a rambling threadwork pattern.

Short 'n' flirty

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Next we have this short red dress, teamed with a wispy black and white wrap.

Angular look

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A silky black dress with ornate neckline shows off a sharp angular design all over.

Faded funk

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The designer effortlessly fuses multiple hues with a textured spherical motif at the neck.

Metallic maiden

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Steely grey makes its presence felt on this sheer-meets-satin affair.

The rambling effect

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We see stunning cutwork on this number, complimented by an uneven, spiked hemline.

Vivacious violet

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The colours of twilight seem to come together on this effortless cocktail.

Bits and pieces

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Lisa Haydon strikes a pose in this deep-necked blouse, embellished with stick-like sequins and worn over a loose angular print.

Longer and lower

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Take the plunge in this classic red and black red carpet gown, stark except for the crystal belt at the waist.

Quaint touches

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Pretty ruffs stand out on a black white and purple dress modelled by Candice Pinto.

Gentle fall

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Sanea Sheikh stands tall in a gently undulating gown, with ruffles along the hem and exaggerated, embellished shoulder pads.

Waving out

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Barve waves to the cameras as his showing draws to a close.