Sari to take centre stage at LMIFW grand finale

By

Maverick Martins

Published
Mar 11, 2019

Fashion Design Council of India forthcoming Lotus Makeup India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2019 will see the sari take centre stage at the grand finale on March 16 as top designers pay homage to the traditional fabric.
 

Some of India’s renowned designers will be showcasing their sari collections at the grand finale. The designers include Akaaro, Alpana & Neeraj, Amit Aggarwal, Anamika Khanna, Anavila, Anita Dongre, Bodice, Gaurav Gupta, Little Shilpa, Neeru Kumar, Pankaj & Nidhi, Payal Khandwala, Prashant Verma, Raw Mango, Rimzim Dadu, Rohit Bal, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, TAANI by Tanira Sethi, Tarun Tahiliani, Urvashi Kaur and Wendell Rodricks.
 
"The grand finale pays homage to the adaptability ingrained in the warp and weft of this traditional fabric, which hasn't lost its relevance pan-India despite Western onslaught. Today, the sari has seen many innovative and artisanal renditions to woo the modern, thinking woman in a youthful way," FDCI President Sunil Sethi said in a statement.

Nitin Passi, joint managing director at Lotus Herbals Pvt. Ltd added, “Being a brand that celebrates beauty, the sari has remained a symbol of femininity and versatility, two key elements of our philosophy, making it a perfect fit for the ultimate showcasing at LMIFW.”
 
LMIFW, which starts on March 13 at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi, is the 33rd edition of the fashion week, and will see more than 100 designers participating with runway shows and stalls.