Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
In Part IV of a series, we bring you some more ramp action from the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week!
Celebrity showstoppers, bikinis and minis, feisty fads -- saddle up as we bring you more of the WLIFW happenings straight from Delhi.
We start off with the bold creations of Malini Ramani, a resort line called 'Enigmatically Yours'. Seen here is Rachel Bayros in a one-piece swimsuit complemented by a fringed bolero.
Cut-away couture
Image: A Malini Ramani creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Next we have this striking cut-away maxi, slashed right to the hips.
Shift of palette
Image: A Malini Ramani creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
The designer shifts to multicolor scalloped thread embroidery and mirror-work with this edgy jumpsuit.
Ethnic influence
Image: A Malini Ramani creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
The collection winds down with ethnic-influenced designs like this pretty swirling one.
Splendour 'n' prowess
Image: A Rahul Singh creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Rahul Singh used whites and indigo blues to come up with a crisp line with formal undertones -- check out this ethereal, sheer number.
Boho chic
Image: Rachel Bayros for Rahul SinghPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
We see Rachel once again, strutting casually in a checkered pinafore maxi.
Slim fits
Image: A Rahul Singh creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Show off those pins in pencil pants and a casual shirt.
Patch it up
Image: A Rahul Singh creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Leggings patched over with frayed square satin pieces make a statement, teamed with a layered tunic.
French Grandiose
Image: Nethra Raghuraman for Shantanu GoenkaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Drawing his inspiration from the famed French queen Mary Antoinette, Shantanu Goenka's new summer creations were an opulent mix of vintage silhouettes with 3D pleating on the waist. Here, Nethra Raghuraman shows off her supermodel chops in a fuschia mini.
Blooming in bloomers
Image: Tamara Moss for Shantanu GoenkaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Tamara Moss strikes a pose in satin bloomer shorts and an exquisite threadwork top.
Demure damsel
Image: A Shantanu Goenka creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Things take a demure turn in this matching floral silk skirt and top.
Queen bee
Image: Kangana Ranaut for Shantanu GoenkaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Kangana Ranaut was quite the showstopper in a flouncing, romantic red-carpet gown.
Love inspiration
Image: A Nikasha Tawadey creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Nikasha Tawadey's collection progressed like a romantic poem -- starting soft and timid with each verse, the collection unfolded many emotions. The silhouettes were ethnic, celebrating indigenous shapes like this delicate tunic.
Let it flow
Image: A Nikasha Tawadey creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
This flowing, creamy tunic was the very essence of feminity.
Sari statement
Image: A Nikasha Tawadey creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Contrary to convention, this pretty pink drape was teamed with a loose, ruffle-hemmed blouse instead of tight-fitting choli.
Coral cutie
Image: Noyonika Chatterjee for Nikasha TawadeyPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Noyonika Chatterjee sails out in a delicious coral ensemble.
Smart style
Image: A Gauri and Nainika creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Duo Gauri and Nainika stuck to well-cut, colourful attire like this pistachio jumpsuit.
Burgundy blush
Image: A Gauri and Nainika creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
A model channels the sexy little stewardess look in a burgundy mini.
Sophisticated stunner
Image: A Gauri and Nainika creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Gauri and Nainika up the ante with a sophisticated charcoal-grey jumpsuit.
True blue
Image: A Gauri and Nainika creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Another chic cocktail takes to the ramp in silky blue.
Cloud with a silver lining
Image: Rachel Bayros for Niket and JaineePhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Twosome Niket and Jainee created a warm chemistry with silver and white for the coming season, starting off with Rachel Bayros in this batwing ensemble.
Pale but pretty
Image: A Niket and Jainee creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
An encrusted corset and swishing ghagara are the cynosure of all eyes.
Vision in ivory
Image: A Niket and Jainee creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
We see another Indian outfit step out, but this time it's a short choli with off-white lehenga and ruffled dupatta.
Short and long of it
Image: A Niket and Jainee creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
A lovely see-through robe with embroidery adds an unusual touch to this mini.
Peek-a-boo
Image: A Rimzim Dadu creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Rimzim Dadu's offerings from label 'My Village' was all about textures, structure, pot pourri, sequins and space age, like this amazing cutwork maxi with sleeveless jacket.
Space-age spin
Image: A Rimzim Dadu creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
This full length ice-blue skirt was complemented by a pink bustiere and transparent acrylic overcoat.
Floral funk
Image: A Rimzim Dadu creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Blue and green pastels work their charm on a textured floral number.
Bow belle
Image: Nethra Raghuraman for Rimzim DaduPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
And finally, Nethra Raghuraman goes the urbane route in a giant bow-embellished top and blue midi.
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