Lakme Fashion Week Preview Courtesy Taapsee, Mandira, Tisca

It is that time of the year when the thoughts of desi fashionistas turn to the style fest that is the Lakme Fashion Week, which begins on March 18. On March 3, a curtain-raiser event in Mumbai provided a preview of the five-day event.

Actress Taapsee Pannu looked gorgeous in an outfit by Neha Agarwal.

Tisca Chopra presented a preview of the khadi sari collection by Anavila. Seen here with designer Anavila Misra.

Actress Mandira Bedi was representing her own collection of saris at the curtain raiser event.

Designer Nishka Lulla also modelled her own designs.

Model Carol Gracias wore a dress with a colourful studded bodice and matching head gear.

Miss India Noyonita Lodh was spotted in Ken Ferns' latest collection.

Karishma Kotak looked pretty in a dress from Shilpa Reddy's Moon Lit Sand collection.

Designer Anamika Khanna, who will bring the curtain down on the fashion gala on March 22, was also in attendance.

Actor Jackky Bhagnani showcased Kunal Anil Tanna's collection for this summer.

Taapsee also posed with designer Neha Agarwal.