New Delhi, Designer Suneet Varma showcased his latest collection “Kashi” at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week with “Laapataa Ladies” star Nitanshi Goel turning up as the showstopper.
I went to the city some 32-years ago to source textiles, and I made a cape, a similar cape with that tree of life motif. Because it goes back to the tree of life, it goes back to spirituality, but I also wanted to make it modern,” he added, it is an inspiration. Varma’s collection blended traditional craftsmanship with contemporary glamour in ready-to-wear skirts, draped saris, tops, trousers, dhoti skirts, jackets, and corset tops. The collection was inspired by a past trip to Varanasi where he had gone to source textiles. “It is very old Banaras… One of the last models who walked the ramp, she wore a beautiful cape with tree of life motif. “For me, it is very nostalgic and beautiful. Goel walked the ramp wearing a wine coloured lehenga with a contemporary twist to it. The attire featured an off-shoulder draped top and a mermaid-tail skirt with heavy sequin details all over. “When I saw his vision, and I sort of envisioned myself in it, all I knew is I am going to feel pretty tonight… I am super grateful, and I love the collection,” she added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The designer, who has been a major figure in Indian fashion industry for over three decades, said he wanted to create contemporary outfits that can be worn globally. This time when I started with ‘Kashi’, I took the same artwork from something I had done years ago and built it with a Kashi landscape,” he told reporters post show. The showcase took place on Thursday at Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi. LFW in partnership with FDCI will conclude on Sunday with a finale by Amit Aggarwal, who will present his latest collection from his pret label ‘AM.IT’.
