Pandemic forces a phygital, seasonless outing for FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week: 10

From a drive-in show to a virtual one, here are some of the ways in which the pandemic made its presence felt at the FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week

Mar 22, 2021, 18:11 IST2 min

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5) Shukoolaa by Sanjukta Dutta x 6 DegreeSetting the tone for brighter, better times, Shukoolaa, which means white and bright, used white as the base colour of this collection, highlighted with silver and gold motifs. It has a range of Indo-Western ensembles, saris, lehengas, floor-kissing skirts, an assortment of cropped blouses and regal gowns. Showstopper, actress Lara Dutta wore a white/gold Mekhela Chador (a sari from Assam that has two pieces of clothes) with a demure white long-sleeved backless choli.

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6) Ready Set Play by Ruchika Sachdeva of BodiceReady Set Play played with different patterns and shapes and was built around the thought that good things come in small packages, which stems from how, at a difficult time (Covid-19 pandemic), the world came together to find joy and peace in the smallest of things around them.As the event’s grand finale, the outfits were in summery, pastel colours—pale pinks, ice blue, pistachios, white, fresh yellows matched with bright colour blockings, much like the vibrancy of the lip colours of Lakmé. Showstopper and Lakmé brand ambassador, Ananya Panday wore a vibrant pleated skirt and full-sleeved crop top.

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7) New Born by Samant Chauhan As Covid-19 pandemic forces us to lead a monotonous life, this line is designed, keeping in mind, the need to break the chain of dullness, and coming out with a new perspective. The dramatic garments with bold sleeves, flowy fabric and shimmer details give you the freedom to move out, get ready for the party, and celebrate life your way.

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8) Summer 21 by Masaba Gupta x boAtMasaba’s breezy Summer’21 line was aimed at women and men who are escapists by nature and long to get away in fun clothes. It was a nostalgic look that evoked days of crazy music, happy conversations and munching candy all day.

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9) Ritu Kumar’s spring-summer collectionKeeping in mind the rising demand for comfortable clothing to suit work from home, and the need to consume less, Ritu Kumar’s spring-summer collection is the blend of modern minimalism with the boho touch. Ritu Kumar included a variety of yarn dyes that lets one mix and match pieces and wear it in different ways. The designer then showcased vibrant, floral prints and added some clever patchwork, with an amalgamation of laces, to finally end with intricate geometric designs. Offering a wide choice to the contemporary fashion-forward woman, the collection comprised a youthful suit line, followed by great looking soya fabric saris worn in amazing drapes, along with some of the fun-filled, geometric range options.

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10) New Dawn by Payal PratapConfinement accords a strange sense of limitless freedom, where the mind is free and cannot be bound. This collection pendulates between myriad emotions from reminiscing, introspecting, internalising to connecting to one’s roots, invoking a flood of memories.Pratap’s collection includes maxis, wraps and sari dresses with peplums, gathers, smocking and hand-woven details. It also has wool stripe and check jackets peppered with delicate embroideries, cross stitch motifs and hand embroidered sequin highlights in shades of plum, purple, navy, fuchsia, ruby, petrol, coffee, auburn, and ochre.

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