Aisha Rao, Varun Nidhika at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI.

Aisha Rao, Varun Nidhika at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI. Aisha Rao's collection started with the quest to recreate the beauty of Trencadís, a type of folk art that uses broken tile mosaics put together piece by piece like a jigsaw. The effect is that of profound beauty. The showcase also brings a good dose of sparkle to the forefront. Many outfits are encrusted in sequins making them perfect for day-to-night dressing. One can wear them for a dressy day event and amp it up with jewellery for an after-dark look. Ultimately, this line-up is an earnest attempt to bring back nostalgia associated with Barcelona for Rao. But, more than anything else, it’s a celebration of the artistic gifts that crossover between disciplines. Varun Nidhika's collection paints imagery of an enchanted wilderness of sprouting Palms, intertwined with lattice patterns. Fabrics such as silk organza and metallic knits are draped in silhouettes that celebrate ‘you’, in a palette of gold and black. The hand-crafty feel of embroidered motifs cutouts add a layer of delicacy which is omnipresent in this collection, with some executed in ways that are anything but expected. The idea of molten metal is rendered into gold and rusted-hued metallic tape embroideries. From structured jackets to co-ord sets, from draped sarees to elaborate dresses adorning today’s quintessential woman. @aisharaoofficial @varunnidhika @lakmeindia @fdciofficial @r1seworldwide @nexaexperience #ReadyForACloseUp #F