designers shantnu and nikhil closed day one of lakm fashion week in partnership with fdci with their grand capella collection at the jio world convention centre the couturiers moved onto an adventurous path when they went into nostalgic opulence by revisiting the baroque eras majestic artefact the chandelier as their inspiration with this brilliant object of layered artistic lighting as their guiding beacon the collection also unveiled layers of designing creativity for each ensembleread alsomrunal thakur saunters down the ramp in a stunning red lehenga from mishruthe glamorous mrunal thakur made a showstopping entry wearing a stunning rich magenta lehenga choli and dupatta trio heavily encrusted with tonal 3d floral appliqus for mishru by swapna anumolu at the ongoing lakme fashion week x fdcianamika khanna opens fashion week with a chic collectionthe opening showcase was hosted at the fountain of joy at the jio world centre in mumbais bandra kurla complexclosing the show with great style and elan bollywoods beautiful star kriti sanon made a grand entry wearing an exquisite white bridal lehenga with a luxurious tulle trail edgy bustier and baroque lace embroidered in dori work edged tulle dupatta the tonal embellishments were majestic in the technique of craft for the gorgeous trio of ensembles the ensemble set serious goals for brides of the future who have been wary of wearing white on their ddaymumbai bollywood actress kriti sanon walks the ramp for designers shantanu and nikhil during the lakme fashion week in mumbai pti photothe marked intricate beauty of baroque leaf motifs appeared in the embroidery for many of the creations since the early 17th century era displayed exaggerated styles and forms the capella collection stated true to the theme the designing duo paid colourful homage to neutral offwhite then moved to rich mint gold and brought in staid charcoal that was also seen at times in the interiors of baroque palacesto suit the requirements of the indian bridal season shantnu and nikhil unveiled magnificent lehengas encrusted with crystals and jewel stones tiers were accentuated by tulle and veils that brought forth a sensuous lavish quality of that era an embellishment that was extremely eyecatching came in the form of baroque lace embroidered in dori workmumbai bollywood actress kriti sanon with designer duo shantanu and nikhil during lakm fashion week in mumbai wednesday night oct 12 2022 pti photomens wear featured all the characteristic design sensibilities of shantnu and nikhil as draped kurtas salwars loose pyjamas narrow pants along with buttonless sherwanis bundgala jackets and bundies made a quick appearance on the runway a touch of the western jacket came in the form of a onebutton version at times worn over a sheer embroidered kurta interesting additions were the wide lapel dolman sleeve cropped jacket as well as some cool embellished sweaters for formal wearfor designers shantnu and nikhil the capella collection pointed to a new haute couture realm where their creativity was aimed at being more antitrend but it was a collection that buyers will cherish