Karisma Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin, Saba Azad at LFW x FDCI 2023 opening event

The 2023 edition of Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI has launched after its curtain raiser last night which saw glamorous ensembles on the runway by Raw Mango The opening event also showed the newly launched Lakmeacute Glitterati rangeThe presence of celebrities like Karisma Kapoor Kalki Koechlin and Saba Azad added more glitter to the opening night where the three ladies played muse for Raw Mango designer Sanjay Garg All three ladies wore elegant and shiny silhouettes in fresh styles The brand launched its new collection titled lsquoChildren of the Nightrsquo It celebrates carefree confidence and unapologetic elegance drawing inspiration from the enigmatic world that comes alive after dark drawing from the haven of darknessCommenting on the collection Garg the creative visionary behind Raw Mango says ldquoEach garment includes innovations in textiles including brocade imparting a sense of knitwear kaleidoscopic weaves and an incredible range of gleaming metallicsrdquo This was reflected on the runway when models dressed in style donning dazzling ensembles The lineup for the first day of the week also looks exciting The day will open with lsquoINIFD presents GenNextrsquo under which three promising new designers namely Arnav Malhotra No Grey Area Sonam Khetan Sonam Khetan and Prasoon Sharma Triunewill be showcasing their collections This will be followed by Samant Chauhan presenting his collection titled lsquoIce Watchrsquo inspired by the beauty and fragility of glaciers The collection resonates with a profound message reminding us of the threat that global warming poses to these wonders Further NoughtOne is all set to invite the audience to experience the world of motorcycles and MotoGP through an elaborate curation of clothes and music Its collection will offer a whole biking experience in functional and comfortable silhouettes meant for the streetsAnother fashion label Geisha Designs founded by Paras and Shalini is all set to launch Profusion Harmonic Tapestry of Natures Symphony It is a cocktail evening wear collection that draws its inspiration from the textures and myriad colours of crystallised stones Paras and Shalini say Geisha Designsrsquo journey through this collection Profusion celebrates a symphony of colours an ode to the organic patterns and lines that have shaped our worldThe silhouettes of Profusion are a modern reinterpretation of traditional drapes offering a fresh take on the timeless elegance of the sari The label has been presenting at the Lakme Fashion Week since 2003 and has also been showcasing collections at the Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week Also Read Park Avenue to make its runway debut at Lakme Fashion Week x FDCIHighlighting the relevance of Lakme Fashion Week the designers say ldquoThe event has grown over the years What started as an annual celebration is today a serious ldquoBusiness of Fashionrdquo platform which pushes us to create a new collection each season and allows us to interact with buyersItrsquos a beautifully curated event each season with a new avatar allowing five days of business brand positioning and direct B2C sales housing the best of Indian fashion under a single umbrellardquo Another talented designer Ashish N Soni will present lsquoThe Retro Orchardrsquo Through this collection the designer attempts to evoke a feeling of an era It will see retro styles mainly from the 70s with bold colours and patterns taking the centre stage Further Varun Bahls Festive collection for Fall 2023 is an extension of the couture collection lsquoInner Bloomrsquo that invites one into a world where natures beauty intertwines with 20 years of fashion expertise It celebrates hope and renewal through the universal symbol of flowers meticulously brought to life with 3dimensional embroideries opulent materials and masterful craftsmanship Every look includes a small upcycled collection promoting the repurposing of materials hence this collection also features patchwork crafted from borders and 3D floral patches