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Suneet Verma's Stunning Grand Finale Collection Brings An Extravagant End To Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2010

[ By Hema Fernando ]

The faces of Lakme Lisa Haydon, Amrit Maghera & Indrani Dasgupta & Suneet Verma at the Grand Finale - Night Fever by Suneet Verma

The Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Hotel was draped with metres of fabrics cascading down from the ceiling in lush panels.

Three giant silver globes rotated from the ceiling throwing twinkling stars on the walls. A windmill gently rotated to the left of the stage while a silver balcony on the right of the stage was reserved for Medival Punditz Shai'r and Func who provided the most exciting live music for the show. As the show started a white curtain slid back to reveal a tableau against a glittering Spanish mansion. It was time for the most spectacular show of Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/resort 2010. Inspired by Lakme's Night Fever Summer 2010 collection which, comprises Enrich Satin Lip Color, Lip Artist, Eye Magic Black, Impact Eyeliner, Lash Artist, Aquashine and Glide on Eye Color; Suneet Varma created a dream of a line aptly titled NIGHT FEVER that was a breathtaking vision to behold. Presented in five segments the collection with the glitter of Swarovski Elements was a
modern look at fashion.

"Color My World" was filled with a blitz of colors mixed with patchwork and mix and match options. A glamorous array of creations - chiffon coat, easy tunics, draped dresses, were worn with colorful tights. Zigzag print coats and side knotted minis, paneled beach wraps, Spanish black floral tunic, long ponchos and embroidered jackets along with belts in large crystals and metallic armbands and necklaces completed the look. "Call of the Wild" was an animal print, motif and texture story with colors like black, beige, chocolate and a bit of turquoise. Slinky evening bias cut gowns dazzled with peridots and topaz. Net kaftans, layered frayed edged skirts, tiny blouses and capes and stoles had tie-dyed, shading and Shibori. The glam turbans and gold bronze armlets gave a luxurious look to the creations.

"The Bold and the Beautiful" line was a Hollywood Red Carpet inspired look for long will-power dresses, cowl creations and evening pant suits recreating the 70s and 80s eras. The slinky gowns in shimmering brown, black, and green and with floral appliqués were sensational.
The show ended in a shower of gold confetti over the ballroom as the three faces of Lakmé, Lisa Haydon in a slinky red black gown, Amrit Maghera in a black gown with a net cover and Indrani Dasgupta in a gold gown walked down the ramp with Suneet Varma to thunderous applause as Saturday Night Fever by the Bee Gees set the night rocking.

Suneet Varma's Night Fever extravaganza inspired by LAKMÉ'S NIGHT FEVER Summer 2010 collection was one of the grandest events witnessed by the glitterati of Mumbai and a perfect end to Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2010.

Anita Dogre's All White Collection was a major highlight of the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2010. It was the beauty of Jaipur that fascinated Anita Dongre once again for her two collections called "Jaipur Again." From her Anita Dongre Timeless label it was a special offering of diffusion creations, which could be mixed and matched as separates with her Anita Dongre IInterpret line; so that the buyer could create a personal fashion statement. There was a predominantly all white mix of garments in the show with the Timeless Collection that reflected the beauty of Rajasthan architecture.

Kurtas swirled with gota embroidery, jackets added elegance and class, the cholis appeared in all their traditional glory, net and jersey with gota work was turned into sexy body suits, dresses and skirts were embroidered with the dazzling motifs of the desert region all beautifully blended to complete the collection.

Silk jumpsuits with hand embroidered pitta and organza jacket, and organza pitta skirt with a raw silk jacket in sheer organza were some of the beauties. The embellishments were mainly chikan work with touches of sequins to add glitter. The long skirts were lavishly embellished with tonal white and highlighted with silver work. Mul kurtas with gota work were worn with silver tights. Combining high fashion with unrivalled hair expertise, the show presented by Lakmé Studio showcased a sensational mix of 2010 hair trends and garment haute fashion styles that brought an international flavor to India. It was Anthony Mascolo's amazing hairstyling that kept the audience applauding' while Christopher Kane's stunning garment designs in a medley of color, fabric embellishments and creativity took their breath away.

Swirling pleated chiffon, expert beadwork, soft delicate pastel shades and some striking tablecloth checks made a dramatic style statement. Each ensemble was perfectly balanced with the Catwalk by TIGI total look that played with volume and curls for the contemporary Indian woman's crowning glory.