Lakme Fashion Week 2018: Designer Gaurang Stuns With Collection Inspired By Legendary South Indian Actress Savitri Ganesan

Ace designer Gaurang’s shows have always been spectacular presentations and for Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018 the designer pulled out all stops with his “Savitri” collection inspired by the legendary South Indian star Savitri, who was one of the greatest icons of the Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries. Honoured with the title “Mahanati” meaning ‘pride of actresses’, Gaurang had the opportunity of designing the costumes for the film 'Mahanati' in May 2018 for the tri-lingual biopic on the actress, who was known for her great sense of style and glamour.

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Gaurang brought together 100 artisans who worked tirelessly for over 18 months weaving amazing textiles for the film. Every rich fabric from Mangalgiri to Kota and then luxurious brocades, silks, organzas, handwoven sateens, and chiffons came together to create the vision of beauty during the golden era of Savitri. To the strains of yesteryear Bollywood chart-busters that created a nostalgic atmosphere, the show was a grand, memorable experience. Gaurang’s Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018 line was a respectful ode to the great actress as he unveiled South Indian silks in all the ultimate retro glamour. The rich jewel tones, which Savitri adored were very much a part of the ensembles. 

 

 

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Meanwhile, five upcoming designers Anurag Gupta, Ajay Kumar Singh, Kanika Sachdev, Sweta Gupta, and Yadvi Agarwal made an impressive start on the first day of the Lakme Fashion Week winter/festive 2018. The show started with Anurag Gupta's collection which was inspired from Mauritius Cornelis Escher’s day and night artwork. The label 'Jajaabor' was presented by designer Kanika Sachdev whose collection was a blend of white sneakers with sarees, kurtas, dresses, and suits. While the label AUR by Ajay Kumar Singh was inspired by imagination. In this collection, the designer attempted to capture the imagination of mentally disabled children in the form of artwork, and motifs combining skill and creative aesthetics. Meanwhile, the label 'SWGT' by designer Shweta Gupta showcased a modern take on nomadic expressions through weaves, which mimicked textures from rocks of the Himalayas.

 

Lakme fashion week winter/festive 2018 is a five-day long extravaganza which will come to a closure on August 26. The coveted show promises a line-up of showcases by designers, creative presentations, and ideas from upcoming talents and the industry’s veteran designers. The five-day event will conclude with a showcase of ace designer Monisha Jaising's ‘Shades of a Diva' collection.