Gen Next designers, cynosure of all eyes

Five budding designers at the INIFD Gen-Next show showcased a creatively exuberant collection at the Reliance Jio Garden where the 18th edition of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017 began in Mumbai.

It began with Kolkata-based Soumodeep Dutta, an emerging designer, who brought a touch of Bengal to the gala. His collection mostly saw Bengali draped saris, long kurtas, asymmetrical tops and dresses all in the hues of grey, white, red and blacks with the use of Bengal muslin.

Dutta's show was followed up by the label Pot Plant by designer duo Resham Karmchandani and Sanya Suri, who showcased menswear and womenswear in their latest range.

Third came Nakita Singh, who showcased a line titled 'Outline', inspired by the technique of sketching. A new label Poochki by emerging designers Ishant Mukherjee and Anirudh Chawla showcased a wide range of frilled dresses, palazzos, jumpsuits and playsuits in mild colours like powder blue, yellow and red. Their debut collection was called Kuki.

Next up was designer Pallavi Singh, who showcased 'Tokyo Delhi' under her label ARCVSH. The use of Kantha embroidery was prominent in the line, even as the designer fused techniques of Japan and India into her collection.