A glam close for Times Lifestyle Week
presents
Co-Powered by Indian Institute of Fashion & Design, Wild Stone and M3M India, Hospitality Partner Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, came to a scintillating close with Filipino designer
's showcase, which looked like a painting in motion. The three-day event, held at Grand Hyatt Gurgaon from May 2 to May 4, was a
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A glitzy affair
Tisharth by Shivani Jain
With wearability and functionality as the priority and the Baroque era serving as the inspiration, designer Shivani Jain presented her ornate cocktail gown collection.
Nikita Dutta is Baroque-inspired dress
Showstopper
, who walked the ramp in a white metallic drape skirt, said, 'I love the outfit for how it feels. It is lightweight and easy to wear. The shimmering and shiny embroidery is gorgeous, just perfect to be a standout costume.
I returned to the ramp after a very long time, I relished the feeling a lot.'
Reimagining the Renaissance
Central Park Estates Presents Michael Cinco Powered by Oppo India
With opulent and outworldly gowns in tulle, organza and feathery trims for women, and voluminous floor-length robes and embroidered jackets for men, Filipino designer Michael Cinco's collection transported the audience to the Renaissance era with his impeccable silhouettes.
In his first showcase in Delhi, the designer displayed 'a collection inspired prominently by the world of the Renaissance. It was about culture, heritage, haute couture and all about beauty.
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Michael Cinco's first showcase in Delhi was outworldly
Making the runway more immersive was a ballet act by Mario Fernando Aguilera's students, setting the ramp ready for models to strut in style in Cinco's designs.
Making the runway more immersive was a ballet act by Mario Fernando Aguilera's students
Showstopper
, dressed elegantly in an all-black floor-length robe and an intricately embroidered jacket, said, 'It was a fairytale show—very high-fashion. I quite enjoyed wearing this outfit, though I was apprehensive at first. But it looked great, and Michael's selection is just superb. The grand finale looked like a painting!'
A model in Cinco's creation
Floral lookbook for summer
Ritivesh by Ritika Aggarwal
Frill skirts, ruffle border saris, A-line kurtas paired with dhoti pants, sequin co-ord sets and were a part of the nature-inspired showcase Manthan by designer Ritika Aggarwal.
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'This collection blends delicate floral motifs on pastel outfits,' says the designer.
L-R: Tridisha Baruah, showstopper Sana Raees Khan, designer Ritika Aggarwal and Preeti Singh
Drapes of elegance
The Front Row Couture by Seema Kashyap & Vaishnavi Sharma
The collection Kanakdhara evoked the brilliance of golden weaves in nine-yard drapes in Banarasi katan silk, Banarasi brocade, Banarasi organza, tissue and georgette. 'The showcase was designed to inspire even young women to wear saris,' said designer Seema Kashyap.
Seema Kashyap and showstopper Vaishnavi Sharma
Tiny tots, big style!
Superminis Powered by Little Toes by Muskan
Playful pastels to bold hues, each look for tiny tots in Threads of Joy was built for movement and style. Aman Singh, founder of Superminis, said, 'The USP of the brand reflects on the kids' confidence.'
Showstopper Richa Mehta with Aman Singh
Showstopper Richa Mehta, who walked with Sehaj Kaur, said, 'I felt like a Barbie in the pink dress.'
Beach hats, breezy dresses & vacay fashion inspo
- Indian Institute of Fashion & Design
IIFD's collection served as a perfect inspiration for a vacation wardrobe. Vimi Vansil, Founder and Director of IIFD, said, 'Seeing 'Solstice Bloom' come alive on the Times Lifestyle Week runway was a proud and emotional moment for all of us at IIFD'
Vivian DSena walked the ramp for IIFD
Vivian D Sena says, 'I started my journey as a model, and being back on the ramp makes me nostalgic'
Cocktail couture
The Moonbroch Atelier by Kamalpreet Dhaliwal
Titled Auric Alchemy, the collection showcased a bold celebration of artistry.
Designer Kamalpreet Dhaliwal's statement outfits, including ones with dramatic sleeves, are perfect for cocktail receptions and red-carpet occasions, she said.
Auric Alchemy
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