Gen Next leads the way
Opening night at India’s biggest fashion gala featured a range of collections from newbies such as Anurag Gupta, Kanika Sachdeva, Shweta Gupta and Yadvi Agarwal
From bright laser lights to dramatic eyes and techno music, five new labels made an impressionable start at the opening show at the Lakme Fashion Week winter-festive 2018.
The INIFD Gen Next show at the fashion gala, which has given Indian fashion industry names like Masaba Gupta, Gaurav Gupta and Kunal Rawal, saw a wide range of collections from newbies like Anurag Gupta, Aur by Ajay Kumar Singh, Jajaabor by Kanika Sachdeva, Studio Swgt by Shweta Gupta and Yaavi by Yadvi Agarwal.
The show started with Anurag Gupta, who showcased a collection inspired from artist Maurits Cornelis Escher’s day and night artwork. An “excited” Gupta said that his collection, which comprised dresses, jackets and pants, are edgy and relaxing.
Next came Jajaabor by Sachdeva who used white sneakers with saris, kurtas, dresses and suits. “Those days are over where women would wear heals and walk around. They are always on the move and sneakers are comfortable,” said Sachdeva.
Label Yaavi showcased an array of hand-painted separates on silks. Agarwal says her label is for contemporary women.
Label Aur and Studio Swagt were up next. Singh showcased a wide range of digital prints and patchwork with machine embroidery on khadi and handloom fabrics. Gupta’s collection showcased a modern take on nomadic expressions through weaves, which mimicked textures from rocks of the Himalayas.
The event will conclude on Sunday, where designer Monisha Jaising will be showcasing her latest collection ‘Shades Of A Diva’ with Bollywood star and Lakme brand ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan as showstopper.