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Apart from the mega-wattage fashion we saw on the runway at Lakme Fashion Week’s Winter/Festive 2016 edition, the sparkling front row of celebrities at most shows was often enough to put the ramp presentations to shame. After all, what’s Mumbai without its Bollywood connections and filmy eye candy, right? We had our eyes trained on the formidable parade of fashionistas, who not only came out in support of their favourite designers, but also sported some cool fashion while at it. Here’s our pick of the top 10 hottest celebrity cheerleaders we spotted off the ramp.
1. Deepika Padukone in Sabyasachi Mukherjee
Queen Dee ruled in a pastel floral print Sabyasachi sari at the finale and added an edgy touch with a deep neckline, dark lips and her perfectly toned arms.
2. Ujjwala Raut in Shantanu & Nikhil
Ujjwala made the most of her willowy supermodel frame in this soft grey ruched and draped number with a floor-skimming skirt, in true supermodel style
3. Pernia Qureshi in Shivan & Narresh
From the stylist-turned-fashion-entrepreneur’s multiple wardrobe changes, we really liked this va va voom look in a Shivan & Narresh number, which worked great with her colouring and made the most of her admirable figure.
4. Shaheen Abbas in Payal Singhal
Jewellery designer Shaheen Abbas looked ethereal in this ivory dhoti pant and high-low tunic Payal Singhal ensemble. The red McQueen clutch added just the right pop of colour.
5. Neha Dhupia in Payal Khandwala
No one does voluminous shapes as well as Neha Dhupia and she did great justice to this Payal Khandwala brocade tunic, carrying the tricky colour off with aplomb and tons of silver jewellery.
6. Shilpa Shetty in Manish Malhotra
Clotheshorse Shilpa Shetty manages to make the most of any silhouette and she looked lovely in this Manish Malhotra kaftan-style maxi, which would’ve been overwhelming on someone else
7. Adhuna Bhabani in Payal Khandwala
The celebrity hairstylist has her own unique style and this Payal Khandwala geometric two-piece suit was right up her alley.
8. Priyanka Bose in Anavila Misra
Keeping her accessories toned down to simple gold jewellery and a Bottega Veneta clutch, Priyanka Bose let this gold-shot sari by Anavila Misra be the star of the show.
9. Karisma Kapoor in Sabyasachi Mukherjee
While younger sister Kareena Kapoor Khan played showstopper at the finale, Karisma donned a striped Sabyasachi sari, accessorised it with a choker and a Sabya clutch and looked downright awesome.
10. Rasika Dugal in Sanjay Garg
Qissa actor Rasika Dugal kept her look simple with an emerald green Sanjay Garg outfit and gold accessories to go.
Do you think we’ve missed anyone out? Tell us in the comments below.