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 IST4 min

<p><strong>1) Kismet by Payal Singhal x R|Elan</strong>&nbsp</p>
<p>As the world got comfortable in pyjamas, Singhal&rsquos Kismet collection of Indian athleisure showcased a playful, Gen&ndashZ friendly line of fun clothing. She collaborated with material manufacturer R|Elan for this collection, which was crafted using eco-friendly fabrics.</p>
<p>Closing the show, dressed in a yellow, bee garden printed embroidered bomber jacket, bustier and skirt was actress Athiya Shetty. &ldquoIt&rsquos impossible to ignore the times we are living in when designing a collection now,&rdquo says Singhal. &ldquoWe&rsquove spent the past year in kaftans and loungewear, they have become wardrobe essentials!&rdquo</p>

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1) Kismet by Payal Singhal x R|Elan As the world got comfortable in pyjamas, Singhal&rsquos Kismet collection of Indian athleisure showcased a playful, Gen&ndashZ friendly line of fun clothing. She collaborated with material manufacturer R|Elan for this collection, which was crafted using eco-friendly fabrics. Closing the show, dressed in a yellow, bee garden printed embroidered bomber

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2) A bridal collection by Manish Malhotra x Nexa This collection had oversized jackets, colour-blocked lehengas, Kalidar kurtas, the diaphanous lehengas, dramatic gowns, swirling shararas, kurtas, palazzos, striking jackets and traditional dupattas, in a mixture of vibrant pink, lilac, grey-blue and royal beige-gold. &ldquoThe collection is created on the ethos of tradition, but inspir

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3) #SNSafari, S&N by Shantanu and Nikhil Shantanu and Nikhil&rsquos collection plays on our urge to move out of our houses, to explore and to travel in this pandemic. Inspired by the notion of celebration on the move, this edgy collection for millennials has earthy tones and unconventional silhouettes.

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4) Uzbek Vintage by Gazal Mishra x 6 Degree In the lockdown we have all been thinking about green spaces and post that travelling to forest and mountains to be with nature. This collection also takes its inspiration from the greens. Uzbek Vintage is inspired by the fauna and foliage of Uzbekistan. Gazal&rsquos shararas, kurtis, maxi skirts, long kurtas and flowing pants dazzled with intr

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5) Shukoolaa by Sanjukta Dutta x 6 Degree Setting 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

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6) Ready Set Play by Ruchika Sachdeva of Bodice Ready 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&rsquos grand finale, the outfits were in summery,

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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 boAt Masaba&rsquos breezy Summer&rsquo21 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&rsquos spring-summer collection Keeping in mind the rising demand for comfortable clothing to suit work from home, and the need to consume less, Ritu Kumar&rsquos 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 showca

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10) New Dawn by Payal Pratap Confinement 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&rsquos roots, invoking a flood of memories. Pratap&rsquos collection includes maxis, wraps and sari dresses with peplums, gathers, smocking

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