Photos: Manish Arora closes Wills India Fashion Week

Amid loud cheers, live international band performances and models' impromptu gigs on the ramp, ace fashion designer Manish Arora brought the curtains down on the 21st edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Autumn/ winter 2013.

Returning to the WLIFW stage after a gap of four years, Arora introduced futuristic designs that were inspired by his visit to the Burning Man festival in the American state of Nevada.

The collection had a huge colour palette recreating the day landscape starting from cloudy blue sky with layers of black, white and warm colours.

The evening clouds were shown by neon geometrical motifs. It also saw usage of lot of fur and especial leather turbans.

A striking amalgamation of futuristic designs and elegant showmanship, the finale charmed the audience with fascinating elements of splendor threaded with an artistic collection.

The wide-open space and a larger than life runway created quite an impression. The projections were a visual treat that wowed the audience as the whole venue came alive in a splash of colour.

A spectacular musical presentation by the talented musical band Hilite Tribe from Paris and models walking down the ramp in striking avant-garde designs rooted in bold, dramatic silhouettes set the tone for a truly memorable experience.

The collection by Manish Arora for the grand finale was an exceptional synthesis of meticulous craftsmanship and abstract designs; revealing natural earth elements combined with his trademark cutting-edge design.

The major print stories in the collection were expressions of dark clouds mixed with neon elements, cloudy blue skies above the desert, recreating black and white layers with a hint of warm colours and geometric neon rays on green.

The silhouette range offered varieties in printed and embroidered peplum and balloon dresses, pleated tops, trench coats, jackets with Mandarin collars and knitwear embellished with 3D structures created with rexine, beads and metal chains.

Expressing his excitement on the collaborative grand finale, Manish Arora said, "I am super excited to be showcasing at Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week almost after 4 years...This collection is special as all my memories of Burning Man are here".