Shantanu and Nikhil showcased a separate line of menswear and womenswear at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week winter-festive 2016 and it was a double dose of ultra-glam fashion when Riteish Deshmukh and Malaika Arora turned showstopper for the designers.
Drama, sensational colours and mind-blowing embellishments were the mainstay of the collection that was titled The Matador’s Mistress. There were couture ball gowns in shades of flame red, burnt blue, emerald green and dark plum, which played with the intricate tonal and rich gold embroidery.
Full-flared skirts that kissed the floor teamed with matador jackets were the highlights. Delicate ruffles, lace and abundant sheer additions came alive in the signature drapes that Shantanu and Nikhil are known for.
The fabrics were a rich choice of tulle, velvet, silk and satin — all perfectly apt for the 20 creations that the designer duo exhibited.
Arora glided down the ramp in a long-sleeved black mermaid style gown that had a cut-out panel at the waist and gold bead work.
If the womenswear show was full of feminine and elegance pieces, then the menswear offering was a high octane, masculine offering inspired by history.
Turbaned and bearded models strutted down the ramp in the line called The Mutiny 1919. For their label ‘SnN Man’ couture line autumn-Winter 2016-17, the designers concentrated on rich handlooms, woollens and leather in hues of ecru, black, navy, and grey with a hint of maroon.
Double breasted Jodhpuri jackets, wide floppy pants and shaded angular draped kurtas looked stylish with churidars. Discreet contrast embellishments appeared on the hemline and armholes of Nehru jackets and the military touch was evident in angular flap pockets, four patched flap pockets and epaulets for sherwanis.
Closing the segment was Deshmukh sporting a turban and beard and a black textured jacket, flared kurta and churidars.
Supporting him from the front row was his wife, actress Genelia D’souza, and other family members.
