Lakme Fashion Week A\W09: Anamika Khanna

Anamika Khanna's collection was the grand finale to the Lakme Fashion Week. And unlike every other time that I've attended LFW (as a student), this time I actually got a place to sit to watch the show, and that too second row! Ah, the wonders of holding that magic Media Pass(courtesy Femina, the magazine at which I was interning at that point of time).

For a bridal collection aimed at the Indian market, this collection was very very toned ,down. I'm always a fan of the subtle style statement as opposed to the ostentatious, especially when it comes to Indian ethnic fashion, so I loved it! I am so wholeheartedly sick of watching those impossible heavy ghagra skirts and opulently bejeweled saris sashaying down the ramp, which is the case in most bridal collections (except, of course Sabyasachi's bridal collection last season). So Khanna's collection was like a breath of fresh air. The colour palette spelled subtle luxury -- bright golds and rich reds accompanied by creams and pastels. Alongside the saris and ghagras were churidars-kurtas and distinctly ethnic gowns in a creative mix of silhouettes. I particularly liked the printed ghagra with the gold border, the print works so well as a design element here. I also loved the look in which the model is wearing a gold blouse and black churidar which is covered with a gorgeously embellished sheer over skirt.