Nikhil Thampi
Nikhil Thampi

Nikhil Thampi has had a meteoric rise to fame and his latest show at LFW further cements his position as a rising star in the Indian Fashion Industry. His latest offering, Untamed was unabashedly sexy – it was for the woman who didn’t have to try too hard to be sensual.

Nikhil Thampi
Nikhil Thampi

The collection started off in virginal whites – tuxedos, jackets that had cut-out details at the rib cage and sharp tailoring.

Nikhil Thampi at LFW
Nikhil Thampi at LFW
Nikhil Thampi at LFW
Nikhil Thampi at LFW
Nikhil Thampi
Nikhil Thampi

It then progressed to browns and finally brighter hues such as tangerines, deep blues, reds and blush pinks.

Nikhil Thampi
Nikhil Thampi
Nikhil Thampi
Nikhil Thampi

Favouring exposed zippers as a design element, the piece of resistance was the zipper-strap gown that was worn by Kanishta as she closed his magnificent show. Metallic roses ran through the entire line – in the form of embellishments or adornments on the accessories.

Nikhil Thampi
Nikhil Thampi

Sitting front row was Vogue Fashion Director, Anaita Shroff Adajania who wore a custom made outfit. Ashiesh Shah, Anushka Manchanda and Shonali Nagrani too were spotted wearing his outfits.

Nikhil Thampi at LFW
Nikhil Thampi at LFW

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