Recently over iced coffees, an appropriate conversation about fashion week ensued while at fashion week. We were chatting about the current Indian fashion scene and when asked about what keeps my flame burning for the spectacular showcase, season after season; I had but one answer. It isn't just a few days of collection showcases and designer clothing, it's an experience. And after covering Lakme Fashion Week for the past 3 years, I can wholeheartedly affirm that.
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, raghavendra ratore, bandhgala, indian, menswear Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, raghavendra ratore, bandhgala, indian, menswear](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUY39w4byP2IxgAUJEQAa4ItpCb-p1Iuz_PqQjlAtM2lrzEvmB9bv81a2BKo5VtqZNcJJ4vqUysVLd3wDGHXS5bXygVp5-sk0DaNQHhT64HlLLMxkXVXE4mHZtb5OPH545WsW2Tlt1PHvB/s1600/Raghavendra+Rathore.jpg) |
A clan of coloured bandhgalas at Raghavendra Rathore |
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, mannequin, floral, gown, neha agarwal Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, mannequin, floral, gown, neha agarwal](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdBZgeX1Mw-3SHxinFblLZWLxad_zR-n5gxN-sKchUNHWpgWsU9kxTW-PZu2rSR8s6kBTq9Dx9-RgKV6BmSUa_onWoQyTom9Ly2f850-k7ml5zO6LIK5rn4WSTBx6uTmcHip81l49Ma40/s1600/DSC_0738.jpg) |
Florals a-blooming for Neha Agarwal |
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, tie dye, dye, pastel, drape, indian, ethnic, scarf, ridhi mehra, karishma shahani Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, tie dye, dye, pastel, drape, indian, ethnic, scarf, ridhi mehra, karishma shahani](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL3ae5lV2eiu4UJRlFsisncInrXYAT746intWrAlDmHspmbcEp_oPKjWLzjMaO22AKaNt8FRCYrzkjluhPUWFhJQztg3HOaV6zr2httwX3S5lWjTtCpP7_YFkSe9wDtV0Y8hNEZzctKVei/s1600/Edit+1.jpg) |
(L) Karishma Shahani brings dye to the focus - (R) Ridhi Mehra drapes some pastel tones skilfully
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I remember my very first time at fashionweek, as clear as day. I was apprehensive but boy, was I excited! I was nervous about fitting in with the exclusive bunch of bloggers and journalists who were dutifully taking notes. My outfit was thought out well, chic in an effortless sort of way but still stylish to show I had tried. The venue was buzzing. Viewing collection of designers that I had long admired in reality, blew my mind. Showstoppers got the camera clicking. It was unlike anything I had ever felt.
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, pernia qureshi, anarkali, jacket, showstopper, nimrat kaur, bollywood, indian, ethnic Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, pernia qureshi, designer, model, anarkali, jacket, showstopper, nimrat kaur, bollywood, indian, ethnic](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLosJcDJMh_31YRCB1oGeygTwlD_bGW-iv-PAqIy_oSNS3JP2aJqI10AeLqpgKghPPLGxELKeOYt5Jb_WrYOlw8kUegaG1ysG0546IQB4Q9Fi3CQOieMHJ_-IBjw4cdub-9FVWDpoNkb72/s1600/Shilpa+Reddy.jpg) |
Nimrat Kaur carries herself and jacketed anakali gracefully for Shilpa Reddy |
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, studs, bra, dupatta, indian, ethnic, fusion, graphic eyes Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, studs, bra, dupatta, indian, ethnic, fusion, graphic eyes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5hqluEn5SEDBlzPX6HMHwYYYEdHhy8Oj9keVqjN6R-9145scDgStp2LPP5SRB22UOB_OVOuxC5lqoNKVQr3VeeBss6pk_nWRLXtuCwYFe5uTqMUBXaHTho-cEt0pX5isuL5fXA2d09A2x/s1600/Iika+Anaiikka.jpg) |
Studded embellishment is not to be forgotten at IIKA by Anaiikka |
![lakme fashion week, LFW, fashion week, designer, collection, picture board, showstopper, summer resort, neon, waluscha dsouza, wendell rodricks Photographs of Karishma Shahani's Ka:Sha collection and Waluscha D'souza as showstopper for Wendell Rodricks at Lakme Fashion Week](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgP6Im-STrjVB626uKJMwrsXmyDHTP99i69_zmerabHEw_lO2y1YU6bt43YpJN8QhdZRD2Kepg6vlqjvg64HYZYTK3mBtaUmv42rY1Ca5HqszHSPv_M-ZN0hZmkCatELELQBS1lsz2Ag9d/s1600/Edit+2.jpg) |
(L) The collection wall at Karishma Shahani / (R) Waluscha D'souza brings out the neon in Wendell Rodricks collection |
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, pastel, short hair, pastel, ice-cream, summer, mint, archana rao Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, pastel, short hair, pastel, ice-cream, summer, mint, archana rao](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuvSPytHKo357m-eGGRKk5_TDW3lE4PBUUR_StXAc5bzKSUPbqRfJEdRgxaBBWdzcDIxIDrjDBxpJ2TplLyHuJXZYZFp9LpvL5kiv0KFRBqy22xBpERnYhB-auz5P1P26nPCij28LRCgk/s1600/Frou+Frou+Archana.jpg) |
Ice-cream worthy pastels that are good enough to eat at Frou Frou by Archana Rao |
When I return every season to Lakme Fashion Week, that feeling always comes back. That anxious mix of excitement, the mental conversation I have wondering if I used enough hair spray, the inner squeal when the lights dim and the pre-show announcement begins. I see it in the fresh crop of fashion students that attend too and it's delightful. I'm glad to see a bunch of like-minded individuals who get excited about embellishments, showstoppers and accessories the way I do.
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, bright, gown, harpers bazaar, babita malkani, saree, print mix, pastel Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, bright, gown, harpers bazaar, babita malkani, saree, print mix, pastel](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpwbhyphenhyphenlHZfgpKL5gXkWg8vcSQ69cOKHWxAIBSt4P8TrzNVo0OCAsEtVPxDUZhPizKWFbW_9j5VH0p-p5SPvjcgcUEi6J10EoMbXsRnvU0yxbuVqIHV3_7xHmyB45oOk4i6MVNowMdEbM0/s1600/Edit+3.jpg) |
(L) The Harper's Bazaar curated Mulmul showcase brought the humble fabric into the spotlight / (R) A pleasant mix of pastels and prints at Babita Malkani |
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, indian, traditional, ethnic,orange, bright, surendri, Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, indian, traditional, ethnic,orange, bright, surendri,](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdX1tbrOmwJGkW5HKleZ89J2AtaBQNehwbNbaR5BbbpurE3vr_yNJBSJBXsb5LA67zqE0AiMmhjTzxLx5AiXxpei-tuisEyT_o9IFxT4-hwY05N3jIy4V5Z0ul8qTubU8MpU7L6V4WxKx/s1600/Surendri.jpg) |
All eyes of the burst of colour by Surendri by Yogesh Chaudhary |
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, handlets, head chain, necklace, accessories, jewellery, valliyan, nitya, indian, fusion Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, handlets, head chain, necklace, accessories, jewellery, valliyan, nitya, indian, fusion](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Zn1LCpDFfW1ITKoHVogH11l22wEFgwlwHXfZ_lNeDvvWHX_n1OXrPC9C4siV4-N9j1CA3OGRKZx5v9Uft8yfcDIpRAvOrAyWifxGh81fuf9vGbZIZL67MxMEwMny4jwIrm097iE3uWx6/s1600/Valliyan.jpg) |
Handlets, headchains and more at Valliyan by Nitya |
This season of Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2015 was memorable like every other. Attending as many shows possible was top priority because that's the very resource for the season ahead. Somewhere in between, I did manage to
attend a bloggers brunch, get a few shots at the designer stalls
and get onboard with Lakme's theme for the season, The Sculpt Look.
![polka dots, scoop back, satchel, skater skirt, stilettos, outfit, lookbook, blogger, fashion, top knot polka dots, scoop back, satchel, skater skirt, stilettos, outfit, lookbook, blogger, fashion, top knot](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0LVcSxyoSj0T2EGb3pVvA1DKapO37BiHg083z3-uHhwajyshyphenhyphenRXu6cwf48xrLKr8COFFQp2dje1CMktpISOn4CDwmQpsi0tjWVMMKBwmYCra0dzYpLv4uu3CLJ-LyioYcH0E_2wDg57E/s1600/DSC_0671+edit.jpg) |
Getting lost in the designer stalls at Lakme Fashion Week S/R 2015 |
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, gown, dress, cutwork, neon, bright, pankaj nidhi, design Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, gown, dress, cutwork, neon, bright, pankaj nidhi, design](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnCTRO7PDLC2515XUs7gFomIuIJVTX_Jeh7RMeUri64H1Lv-ExmcP_noDC7JBLE0BMnwwV0AhggItwsLh77ZanBJsNFemdMyAP8C2FFZ7BTu3jNKFE5qeyxvtcKTJu6P2_mMDJAH5hTqw_/s1600/Pankaj+&+Nidhi.jpg) |
Neon and cutwork at Pankaj & Nidhi |
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, Bollywood, Shraddha Kapoor, sequin, lsd, ponytail, showstopper Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, Bollywood, Shraddha Kapoor, sequin, lsd, ponytail, showstopper](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguA2hyLDQY0fzCk9E6N_vqcSPV63nNo9iJkjge8XqXdisomk_U8eRLtBA6kvsVj5zYwnMk-tb4qvfGlwCsShVxgHygdUOhUMASpGeEpKehbDstp6preTMH8DE_lNIl7XnuRAbVziOSq9Qm/s1600/Miss+Benett.jpg) |
Shraddha Kapoor is a mighty fiesty one as she played showstopped for Jabong's Miss Bennett |
I'm a headliner for experimenting with shaping so The Sculpt Look by Lakme was well received by me. As you can see, models sashayed down the ramp with a contoured cheeks and jawlines that could cut glass and the predominantly bright lips stole the limelight. Definitely one to try in the season ahead.
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, Tarun Tahiliani, model, Scarf print, turban, scarf, color, bright, jewellery Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, model, Tarun Tahiliani, Scarf print, turban, scarf, color, bright, jewellery](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK0V8FzT3mFeW8gpRCQxg6lUEEi5WneaZwkSg0HZxG-rCw1VL1vtTRkcMwmmpQ3zboePk5fpCWr8TOtRDoaf20J18XFJNkOcvsC8jaz4JIzlAqpEVEg2gRGfj6JMRkb7vf61lHt5yZVuBt/s1600/Tarun+Tahiliani.jpg) |
Art Motifs and mughal eras come to life at Tarun Tahiliani |
![Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, designer, sneakers, adidas, model, prints, travel, namit khanna, quirkbox, pastel, suits, menswear Lakme Fashion Week, LFW, Fashion Week, adidas, designer, model, sneakers, prints, travel, namit khanna, quirkbox, pastel, suits, menswear](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9fufVo-4tVYVf0hy8cSj_HlvSZP9eKdJRIqUlBWUbP4Ja97NUcuRQ6J232M0U3fUXTPXhPjvWHtwlv-RBPWsFDf9LyVSKk5CwnxodJGhsl1Tzi6meHxfe-AHC-fw7Zh5rWsjsmZV_06m/s1600/Quirkbox.jpg) |
Sneakers made stylish with travel inspired prints by Quirkbox |
Photography: Leo Alemao / Style File
I'll be back soon with more from fashion week so till then, I hope you enjoy the snapshots above and relive just a little bit through snapshots above. As I said, it's so much more than just fashion; it's an experience.
xo
Dayle
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