The heavy Bollywood presence during the latter half of Day 1 of the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai gave way to a quieter Saturday morning, heralding the start of Day 2 of the fashion extravaganza. The mood and the collections were low key, but not any less striking for it. The day began with a vibrant, many-hued line by Komal Sood, who put paintbrush to fabric to create her Holi-inspired collection.
Then, the inspiration shifted to the legendary traveller Ibn Batuta with Pia Pauro's peppy creations. Finishing with a dramatic gold sheath worn by showstopper Tara Sharma, Pia set the tone for the next show — accessory designer Suhani Pittie's. As models glided out in stark, off-white handloom outfits, Suhani's gold and bronze accessories provided their only adornment. And what fine adornment it was! From motifs of vines, flowers and leaves, Suhani's creations brought her theme of the Garden of Eden alive. Bidri prints and filigree made their present felt through her bangles, cuffs, neck pieces and even hairbands.
