Designer Shruti Sancheti presented her collection, titled "Strands of
Silk," as part of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 in Mumbai on
Thursday (21 AUG. 2014).The collection comprised mostly of bridal trousseau in silk.
Banarasi silk woven with zari, Pochampalli (an intricate Indian design,) as well as raw and cotton silk were part of Sancheti's collection.
Opulent hand embroidery like zardosi, cutwork and resham (silk work) were incorporated in the designs.
Colors like crimson, vermillion, cherry, wine, aubergine, burnt orange, saffron, fuchsia and indigo blue were used in the designer's collection.
Sancheti had voluminous sharara jumpsuits, pleated Anarkalis, palazzos, cropped jackets and blouses.
Followed by Sancheti, designer Pratima Pandey showcased her eco-friendly collection, "Midway Gardens.".....