Lakme Fashion Week 2024: Shefali Shah rocks a saree made of bin bags and x-ray sheets

The second day of Lakme Fashion Week held in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India FDCI brought together fashion enthusiasts designers and celebrities at The Grand in Vasant Kunj New Delhi on ThursdayThe day was marked by a fascinating blend of minimalist couture sustainable fashion and playful nostalgia creating an unforgettable atmosphere in the world of Indian fashionThe days one of the most anticipated show was presented by the renowned design trioDavid Abraham Rakesh Thakore and Kevin Nigli better known as the Masters of Minimalism Their collection remained true to the brands minimalist roots reflecting a deep commitment to the values of sustainability and upcyclingView this post on InstagramA post shared by FDCI fdciofficialThe collection aptly named Finding Beauty focused on the idea that beauty and value can be discovered in discarded and overlooked itemsThe designers transformed objects with no apparent worth into stunning pieces of high fashionDavid Abraham shared his thoughts on the conceptualization of the collection in a conversation with ANI This was a very long process and we really enjoyed itHe said What we were really hoping to do was question the status of what we consider beautiful and valuable We believe that beauty can be found anywhere and its time we address the disastrous effects of our consumer society where we consume and throw away he explainedHe continued emphasizing how experiments with reimagining materials often yielded unexpected and beautiful resultsA standout moment of the show was the opening look worn by actress Shefali ShahThe seasoned performer graced the runway in an allblack shimmer sari adorned with a longsleeved blouse and a black belt cinching her waistWhat made the outfit even more remarkable was its originDavid revealed that the sari was crafted from bin bags with sequins made from discarded xraysI dont think you realize it at first glance but thats the beauty of the piece David chuckled as he explainedWhen asked their take on the phrase Dress to express not to impress David wholeheartedly agreed saying Absolutely fashion expresses who we are As Shefali said whether you wear a Kaftan at home or a police uniform clothing tells everyone who we areit defines our character and tells our personalityShefali Shah reflecting on her own perspective added I think its easier to just be yourself If you try to impress there are too many people to impress and its kind of exhausting she said in a conversation with ANIOn her offscreen style the Delhi Crime actress quipped My fashion is a cleanscrubbed face comfortable clothes flat chappals and hair tied up in a bun I know it has nothing to do with high fashion but thats my goto styleAs the evening unfolded the fashion world paused for a moment to honor one of Indias most respected business leadersRatan TataA heartfelt tribute was paid to Tata for his monumental contributions to Indias business landscape especially in shaping the future of the Tata GroupThe connection between Lakme and Tata Group dates back to the 1990s when the Tata Group acquired Lakme propelling the brand into a new era of growth in the Indian cosmetics industry Ratan Tatas legacy continues to inspire businesses and entrepreneurs alikeThe event that kickstarted on Wednesday also saw the unveiling of Peros latest collection celebrating the brands 15th anniversaryFounder Aneeth Arora brought an air of lighthearted nostalgia to the runway with a collection inspired by the globally beloved character Hello KittyThe collection was an ode to childhood memories reinterpreted through Peros quirky cottagecore style yet with a modern twistIm so happy and honoured to celebrate Peros 15th anniversary by opening Lakme Fashion Week said Aneeth visibly excitedHe added This collection is very close to my heart as it is a celebration of our collective childhood nostalgia reimagined in our own quirky styleModels strutted the runway in flowing silhouettes and relaxed fits with some even performing choreographed dances to complement the collections playful vibeThe unconventional runway performances provided an immersive experience engaging the audience in ways that went beyond the traditional catwalk displayAs Lakme Fashion Week progresses all eyes are now on the grand finale scheduled for October 13 Renowned designer Rohit Bal is set to close the event with his highly anticipated collectionThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever