Photographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
In Part II of a series, we bring you some more ramp action from the ongoing Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week!
Yesterday, we brought you a glimpse of designers' best offerings from the WLIFW, which is underway in Delhi till October 12.
Today we bring you some more fabulous creations from one of India's biggest fashion dos of the year!
We start off with the hottest numbers from Sanchita's collection, which mixed deco elements with streamline design to create a modern resort look. Seen here is a textured two-piece in a striking combo of red, black and beige.
Bare that bod!
Image: Surelee Joseph for SanchitaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Surelee Joseph puts her lithe frame on display in mustard hotpants and a metallic-tinged bustiere.
Tropical tang
Image: A Sanchita creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Yellow satin, a vibrant print and sequins come together well on this blouson, teamed with matching sheer pants.
Tone it down
Image: Surelee Joseph for SanchitaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Sanchita winds down with this single-sleeve kurta sporting just a hint of sequins, modelled once again by Surelee.
Sophisticated sexy
Image: A Ritu Kumar creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Ritu Kumar left ethnics on the backburner and decided to take the sexy route, like this tiny shirt dress, worn over boyshorts and set off by the teensiest bolero.
Sheer style
Image: Jesse Randhawa for Ritu KumarPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Jesse Randhawa cops an attitude in a black sequinned number with a completely transparent skirt.
Cocktail couture
Image: A Ritu Kumar creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
We see a replay of the sheer skirt, although this time around it's slit up the front and teamed with a white tank.
Kitschy cool
Image: Carol Gracias for Ritu KumarPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Carol Gracias makes an entrance in a mishmash of funky prints for Kumar, adding a kitschy touch to the line.
Easy elegance
Image: A Nachiket Barve creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Nachiket Barve offered up floral themes, soothing prints and pastel shades for the coming summer -- take a look at this aqua ensemble that is the very embodiment of easy elegance.
Pretty in pink
Image: A Nachiket Barve creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Make a statement in this lovely pink wrap midi with hints of shimmer.
Glide on out
Image: Jesse Randhawa for Nachiket BarvePhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Jesse Randhawa steps out in a lovely yellow-green incut outfit flowing from a collar of applique flowers.
Ethnic edge
Image: A Nachiket Barve creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Barve gives his Western silhouettes a rest with this delicious fading churidaar-kurta.
Leggy look
Image: A Namrata Joshipura creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Inspired by grey-city culture, Namrata Joshipura's garments were rigid, placid and structured with hints of warmth introduced only through shades of orange. Seen here is a jacket dress with floral motif.
Let it show
Image: A Namrata Joshipura creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Boy shorts peek out from underneath a sheer overlap jacket dress fastened with a belt.
Urban elan
Image: Binal Trivedi for Namrata JoshipuraPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Binal Trivedi steps out in a shorts-jacket combo -- very on-trend!
Showstopper time
Image: A Namrata Joshipura creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Joshipura's piece de resistance is this shimmering red carpet-worthy gown.
Nights in red satin
Image: An Ankur and Priyanka Modi creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Duo Ankur and Priyanka Modi's line was young and sophisicated, focusing on allure and wearability -- we loved this pocketed red number.
Cocktail class
Image: An Ankur and Priyanka Modi creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Bloomer shorts are approporiately played down with a sober chiffon blouse.
Prussian pretty
Image: An Ankur and Priyanka Modi creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
A front-wrap prussian gown in satin is the cynosure of all eyes.
Pale passions
Image: An Ankur and Priyanka Modi creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
The Modis also focused on a lighter palette, like this feminine empire-waisted dress.
Structured yet fluid
Image: Rachel Bayros for Manish GuptaPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Manish Gupta's 'Valley of Flowers'-inspired garments were structured yet fluid, with shift dresses in pastels taking to the runway. Seen here is Rachel Bayros in a unique patterned mini.
Think pink
Image: A Manish Gupta creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Another shift number sporting pink threadwork is also on the sophisticated side.
A bit of flounce
Image: A Manish Gupta creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
White and light, this lightly swirling dress with orange circles at the neck is perfect for summer.
Pristine lines
Image: A Manish Gupta creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Gupta's creations stuck to his theme and the silhouettes were similar, as is apparent from this pristine design.
Threshold of heaven
Image: An Amit Aggarwal creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Amit Aggarwal sought to create 'out of this world' clothes using everything from yarn to metal fibres, like this moulded top and sheer skirt.
Metal hints
Image: An Amit Aggarwal creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Bold gold highlights the contours of this high-collared ensemble.
Twilight inspiration
Image: An Amit Aggarwal creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
A bright orange mini is topped with a more pastel shade in translucent layers.
The fave summer tone
Image: An Amit Aggarwal creationPhotographs: Courtesy R&P: Edelman
Aggarwal winds down with this see-through white contour dress which looks like it would suit anyone with a Lady Gaga-esque sense of fashion!
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