Indian Federation for Fashion Development’s India Runway Week held in Delhi

The second day of the Indian Federation for Fashion Development’s India Runway Week saw transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi and actress Mandira Bedi deliver a message on gender equality. TV actresses Vahbbiz Dorabjee and Anita Hassanandani Reddy walked the ramp – so did singer Sukhwinder Singh while he showed off some fashion ka jalwa. Kabaddi player Sandip Narwal and wrestler Suman Kundu were also in attendance to support the revival of Reja fabric found in Haryana.
Yashika Tejwani This collection, called Royal Mystique, was an amalgamation of ethnic embroidery and modern silhouettes.The designer used architectural motifs of the Mughal and Persian era and primarily worked with zardosi and resham.
Shubhashini Ornaments by Akassh K Aggarwal Akassh K Aggarwal presented his jewellery collection, The Coeur Collectives, which used filigree motif, stamped lightweight metal sheet work and and metallic colours of gold and silver. The collection came with a social message on gender equality. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi and Mandira Bedi were showstoppers.
Sachi Thahyramal Actress Mehrene Kaur Pirzada walked the ramp in an off-white lilac grey and blue gown for Sachi. The collection, Snowflake, showcased floral motifs, charkhi gota and mirrorwork.
D&N by Dheeru & Nitika Their collection, Heritage, showed vintage silhouettes – some were inspired by the Persian era. It included dhotis with tops, cape dresses and long gowns.
Architha Narayanam Her collection, Songstress Of Love, was about a collaboration of textures to make parrot motifs. The designs were derived from the nature and mystery of the enchanted forest. Actress Shriya Saran was the showstopper.
Daksh Designers Lalita, Amit and Sandeep, through their collection Reja Nu, tried to revive the traditional hand-spun yarn, Reja, which is processed directly from raw cotton. Haryanvi sportspersons Sandip Narwah, Suman Kundu and Sunil Dabas, coach of the women’s national kabaddi team, walked the ramp in traditional turbans.
Maanay by Ashok Maanay Ashok Maanay’s collection Tropical Iceberg had some male models walking the ramp shirtless. “They seem to be inspired by Salman Khan, who is shooting in the same venue. It was their idea and I agreed,” the designer said. His collection had all the bright colours of summer, complete with floral prints and breezy silhouettes.
MERASAL BY Nandita Ramesh Her collection, Varanam Aayiram or thousand elephants, was inspired by the legend of Goddess Andal, who dreamt that Lord Vishnu descended from the heavens with a thousand elephants to ask for her hand in marriage. The silk saris were weaved by artisans from Sirumugai, near Coimbatore.
Mimathyma by Mamtaa Gupta Mamtaa Gupta presented Crochet Tales, which used Indian hand block prints with a fusion of crochet. The designer used colours like yellow, pink and orange, with paisley patterns and stripes.
Banka Silk Rashmi Shrivastav, Devleena Mazumdar and Udyan Singh used tussar silk blended with cotton in their collection Homecoming. Silhouettes were contemporary with a desi touch.
Bohurupi by Abhishek Roy His collection, The Dawn of Spring, comprised prints inspired by grass, trees, shrubs and the summer greenery. The textures were hand-developed using colours naturally extracted from flowers and vegetables.
First Edit by Sonya & Monika Their collection, Sylvan Play had colours like liquid sunshine yellow, rustic brown and fern greens on cotton blaze and silk. They showcased crop tops paired with pencil skirts, wrap dresses and jumpsuits.