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The <strong>2016</strong> edition of FDCI India Couture Week embarked upon a riveting journey with an impressive list of most coveted couturiers at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. What made this season special is the addition of new names, as well as a host of multi-dimensional jewellers with curated looks, megawatt sets and star power, to set the runway ablaze. Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) through its flagship event - the India Couture Week celebrates the cultural diversity of a country which has been a beacon of light for its superlative craftsmanship, ingenious textiles and an array of rich embroideries and intricate techniques. The participants this year included Anamika Khanna, Manish Manhotra, Rohit Bal, Anita Dongre, Rahul Mishra, Tarun Tahliani, Gaurav Gupta, Reynu Tandon, Varun Bahl, Manav Gangwani and Rimple and Harpeet Narula. Nayanika Chatterjee, Alesia Raut, Hasleen Kaur, Phoebe Lawson, Lakshmi Rana, Candice Pinto, Deepti Gujral, Sucheta Sharma and others like Aishwarya Sushmita, Nikita Sahay, Mehr Sandhu, Ivsana and Sony Kaur were among the best models that sashayed the ramp at the India Couture Week this year. The opening day showcased some of the superlative creations of ace designer Manish Malhotra. His show, titled A Persian Story was inspired by the Persian architecture. The set was also wonderfully designed to accentuate the show. All his creations were exceptionally beautiful mostly playing with the hues of brown, maroon and red; few also had shades of blue. This time, Manish has brought about some exquisiteness in his tops with some wonderful designs to die for. The intricate designs in the gowns also saw the guests questing for more. When there is Deepika Padukone on the ramp, who else can be a show stopper? Deepika was the showstopper for Manish along with Pakistani import in Bollywood - Fawad Khan who looked like a Persian prince in his long jacket and a maroon enfolded tunic. Deepika resembled a resplendent bride as she sashayed in a glittering red lehenga with heavy gold embroidery. The off-shoulder blouse with a plunging neck line further enhanced her look. On the second day Epic Love by Anita Dongre at the ICW <strong>2016</strong> was inspired by Mughal Gardens. Her bride was free-spirited, yet embraces tradition with modern sensibility. Her love for the use of gota patti was evident in her collection which began with chintz-inspired prints and moved on to jewelledtoned solids. Fringe-finished sarees with tie-up tops that wrap around the drape added a present-day twist to the classic saree. Designer Tarun Tahiliani permeated grandeur and panache in his collection billed as the Last Dance of the Courtesan. The collection graduated from a courtesan’s wardrobe into modern age bridal couture. The usage of glittering Swaroski crystals in hues of pastels and sunset made up the drapes. The look perfected the messy hair buns with flowers tucked on one side. FASHION LIFESTYLE India Couture Week <strong>2016</strong> Saiyami Kher who will make her film debut soon with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s film Mirziya, was seen walking the ramp for Gaurav Gupta. The couturier’s collection was a mix of coatings, distresses and old-fashioned colours with blues and greys revving it up. Since Gupta was also presenting his collection as an offering from nature, he made sure that the models had elongated eye lashes resembling birds. And Saiyami almost flew like a bird despite her heels giving way on the Plaster of Paris ramp. www.saindiamagazine.com Page 11