Amit Aggarwal with a model
Amit Aggarwal with a model

Tonight marks the opening of Lakmé Fashion Week and designers Amit Aggarwal and Masaba are all geared up to open the show. A week before the madness begins, designers round up their collection, bring together the models, the stylist and everyone else involved in putting the whole show together and carry out a full fledged run through. From getting all the fittings correct, to making sure all the accessories are perfectly matched and of course deciding who will be wearing what – all of it happens within a few hours and this time, we got to take a peek at Amit Aggarwal’s fittings a few days before his opening show. Here’s what we saw…

Amit Aggarwal
Amit Aggarwal

Aggarwal’s latest collection is a very structured one. Strong silhouettes frame majority of the designs. This structure, mixed with deep shades like black, emerald and deep blue gives the entire collection a dark, romantic air.

Amit Aggarwal for Lakmé Fashion Week
Amit Aggarwal for Lakmé Fashion Week

His designs make use of washed matt silks, crepe de chine and duchess satin which are spun together to give birth to all the wearable whimsical magic.

Amit Aggarwal for Lakmé Fashion Week
Amit Aggarwal for Lakmé Fashion Week

A few androgynous elements make an appearance in a very subtle way while the entire collection takes inspiration from tribal weaving techniques, striped tattoos and structured jewellery.

Amit Aggarwal for Lakmé Fashion Week
Amit Aggarwal for Lakmé Fashion Week

While the fittings alone left us floored, we can’t wait to see all the greatness unfold on the runway tonight – and one thing we’re sure of, the finale piece will leave you absolutely stunned.

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