Sanjukta Dutta brings colourful festive fervour at Lakme Fashion Week

Dedicated to the festivals of Diwali and Durga Puja, Sanjukta was inspired by these popular Indian festivals, when she unveiled a medley of Indian motifs and prints.

The runway came alive with deep tones of intense orange, red, purple and black, all beloved hues forIndian buyers. The celebratory offering stayed true to Sanjukta’s signature Mekhela Chador, which was transformed into lehengas, luxurious gowns, skirts and into the traditional sari drapes. For Sanjukta it was the beauty of Assamese fabrics that has always been the focal point of her collections and it was evident that the wondrous textiles of the colourful state still enchanted her for her current ensemble.

Detailing played an intense role along with texturing to turn the apparel into great visions of craftmanship and complex weaves.Paying close attention to the choli, Sanjukta concentrated on innovations for the neckline and sleeves in varying forms and structures and added mini capes to create a new trend.

The very lovely and elegant Bhagyashree Patwardhan closed the show wearing a luxurious, silk sari with multiple weaves, colours and designs.

Exuberant festive events during the coming months will need a wardrobe that matches their fervour and Sanjukta Dutta’s “Palaash” collection had the perfect offering for traditional as well as contemporary buyers.

Sanjukta Dutta added, “I was so happy to showcase my new collection at the Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI, it is an amazing platform to promote the weaves and designs of Assam.It was an ecstatic moment for me to have Bhagyashree walk for me as a showstopper. I have always admired Bhagyashree for her serene elegance and beauty. She is looking like an absolute stunner in the Mekhela Chador.”