Kangana, Sonakshi, Kajol at Manish Malhotra Show at LFW 2014 opening

Sonakshi Sinha, Kangana Ranaut, Kajol, Tanisha Mukherjee, Urmila Matondkar, Sonali Bendre, Sophie Chaudhary, Lisa Haydon, Hard Kaur, Punit Malhotra, Esha Gupta, Aanchal Kumar, Shaina NC, Surily Goel, Swara Bhaskar, Zayed Khan, Zarine Khan, Richa Chadda, Manish Malhotra, Queenie Dhody, Tusshar Kapoor, Krishika Lulla, Ameesha Patel at Manish Malhotra Show at LFW 2014 opening in Grand Hyatt, Mumbai on 11th March 2014.

BOLLYWOOD’S TOP COUTURIER MANISH MALHOTRA OPENED LAKMÉ FASHION WEEK SUMMER/RESORT 2014 WITH A FASHIONABLE ROMANTIC COLLECTION CALLED “A SUMMER AFFAIR” THAT DAZZLED THE AUDIENCE. Mumbai, 11th March 2014: Romance, colour, style and creativity flowed down the catwalk when Bollywood’s top designer, Manish Malhotra opened the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2014 season with a collection called “A Summer Affair”.

Aanchal Kumar

Ameesha Patel

Lakme Fashion Week

Esha Gupta

Hard Kaur

Punit Malhotra

Kajol

Tanisha Mukherjee

Kangana Ranaut

Krishika Lulla

Lisa Haydon

Manish Malhotra

Queenie Dhody

Summer was in full bloom as the Hotel Grand Hyatt Ballroom turned into a mini forest. Tree trunks curved elegantly along the ramp. Clumps of blossoms and creepers flowed down from the ceiling. A thick arch of gorgeous foliage was the entrance to the ramp as the ambience spelt pure romance all set for “A Summer Affair”.
Fashion for the coming season according to Manish, top image stylist and couturier for the stars, had a new style emphasis as a mélange of fabrics came together to form a perfect confluence for about 60 ensembles showcased on the runway.
Bollywood’s current hot star Sonaakshi Sinha made a graceful entry in a long floor kissing sheer black kurta with stunning white embroidery to set the mood of the very delicate ethereal collection.
Intricate Chantilly lace, translucent georgette, sheer organza, sensuous cotton tulle with a creative addition of white thread embroidery and shimmer blended in perfect harmony for the garments that were ideal for sultry summer soirees.
While staying true to his favourite navy blue and grey, Manish turned more unconventional by adding shades of pink – blush to pale pink – for the collection. The designer also allowed neutral beige, white and black to complete the colour spectrum.
It was a romantic line that played lovingly with layers to present a stylish luxurious fashion statement. The concept of print-on-print, overlapping embellishments and tonal hues gave the ensembles a creative direction in the art of fine dressing.
For women’s wear Manish teamed cute boleros with striking kurtas, while summery skirts that kissed the floor had practical pockets and comfy slim pants were great additions. Adding visible zips to the pre- stitched saris and cholis, Manish turned the 6-yard wonder into statement pieces that will delight the unconventional dressers.
The dress kurta with the cinched waist was constant and so was the white embroidery in myriad designs. Sheer tank tops appeared over kurtas while wide pleated palazzos looked ravishing under long covers in Chantilly lace. For detailing there were tiny collars that crept on to kurtas and cholis.
For men’s wear, prints were in a profusion of colours, along with tonal embroidery and layers for different jackets. Printed sherwanis were totally replaced by the tonal Bundies and bundgalas to complete the look.