Fittings for Nishka Lulla
Fittings for Nishka Lulla

To manage fittings for more than one designer in a single slot needs mutual understanding and flexibility. So how do these designers work it out? From Nishka Lulla, Nupur Konoi and Nikhil Thampi fittings, MissMalini brings you yet another candid scoop from Lakmé Fashion Week!

(Left) Nishka Lulla; (Right) Nikhil Thampi
(Left) Nishka Lulla; (Right) Nikhil Thampi

It is a treat to see these three really talented and hype-worthy names sharing a stage. Nishka Lulla has an easy, feminine and a  sober-chic sensibility while Nupur Kanoi comes with a strong almost androgynous one, that is detail heavy. Throw in Nikhil Thampi’s serious “business” minded resort collection with a ‘fishy’ treat for the quirky folks and you have a spicy show. Obviously these different sensibilities will clash in a way or two. So how do they do it? They have a particular hair and make up brief but have to be attentive to their fellow designers’ look too. Also since they share the time slot, the flow of the show from one designer to the next has to give room for the models and styling team to move with precision and ease.

Nupur Kanoi with models in 2 of her looks
Nupur Kanoi with models in 2 of her looks

We watched the three working  their way through looks and decisions. It was cute to see Nupur and Nikhil sharing a sigh of relief on discovering that they’re on the same page. Later in a room, Nishka joined the two and then began an open discussion with stylist, Gautam Kalra and Sohini Das (friend of Kanoi and fashion consultant).

From where team MissMalini sees it, the three listened to each other and were pretty understanding about their brief. What looks did they decide on? Did they come to an understanding with ease? Well, we will find out on the show day because in fashion, things can change in a heartbeat. Nevertheless with a dexterous crew like this, the show will pretty much be what the critics hope for. See you there!

Pics: Yogen shah for MissMalini.com