Mumbai: DesignerNachiket Barve's collection "The Golden Hour" transformed the LakmeFashion Week (LFW) ramp into the period just after dusk before the night claimsthe sky. The beautiful garments showcased by models bore colours that set thesky ablaze during this spectacle.
"Mycollection is called the Golden Hour. When you see the theme of speed and yousee the sky at the time just when the sun is set and just before its rising,its like a kaleidoscope of colour and its rapidly changing, every second. It'sa show that nature puts on for us. So translating speed in that essence was theway I chose to put it," Nachiket told reporters here.
The linethat brought a riot of colours to the ramp brought forward silhouettes thatwere ethnic with a sense of the contemporary context. It included kurtas,kaftan gowns, draped dresses, saris and skirts in a colour palette thatincluded burgundy, plum, pink, gold, crimson, black and scarlet. Fabrics likechiffon, georgette, crepe, silk and tussar were used.
Nachiket'scollection that was sponsored by logistics provider, DHL was a treat to theeyes owing to the simplicity of design and beauty of the colours used.
The show,also showcased collections by two other designers - Little Shilpa and SwapnilShinde.
While Shilpa'scollection was futuristic, Swapnil presented a line based on the speed of airwaves.