Finally the day all fashion lovers across the city wait for is here and what better way to start than Masaba's debut collection for Satyapaul. A balanced mix of neons and subtle colors, this show was a party. Main highlight were the lipstick and telephone booth prints. Anupama Dayal reinvents Delhi with her collection Ishq-e-dilli. The show is started with monochromes which bursts into an array of colors. She takes inspiration from Mughal and Islamic art. The beautiful and intricate lahengas are an absolute delight! Anaikka by Kanika Saluja talks about the woman of today who is bold, modern and fearless. The collection starts with nudes and goes to darker shades. We see her werqing the rock look! 

(L-R) Masaba for Satyapaul. Anupamaa by Anupama Dayal. Anaikka by Kanika Sauja.

Vineet Bahl's collection Awadh is all about Lucknowi silhouettes, chikankari and mirror work. Handloom fabrics with intricate thread embroidery is seen throughout. Vineet's nawabi collection is stunning and graceful. With a rich color palette of emerald green, navy blue and wine, Surily showcases a collection inspired by jewels tones. She keeps it simple yet high on glamour. Namrata Joshipura's collection showcases the angels in black and gold. Gun metal, edgy dresses and crimped hair remain the highlight of the show.

(L-R) Vineet Bahl. Surily Goel. Namrata Joshipura.

Pankaj and Nidhi

Day 2 of WIFW is started by Bodice by Ruchika Sachdeva with some fantastic peices. Muted color palette and subtle make up gives her collection a sombre feeling. Her collection is all about androgyny with style taking us back to school! Samant Chauhan's show is started by the sound of bikes thus we see some fab tan biker jackets on the ramp. What I didn't understand was the need to bring in flowy white gowns and floral print dresses afterwards. Urvashi Kaur's AW collection is ethnic and nomadic with a very nature based color palette. Flowy silhouettes, tie and die is seen throughout.

(L-R) Samant Chauhan. Urvashi Kaur. Bodice by Ruchika Sachdeva.

Arjun Saluja's AW collection 'AIK' is his search for the true meaning of the digit One. His collection is crisp, structured and neat with Arjun Saluja written all over it. We see motifs, prints and what the designer does the best, Androgyny. Alpana Neeraj's collection is glamorous, dark and gothic. Scaly, glossy and futuristic garments were the highlight. Loved the fish tail gowns and exaggerated shoulders. The master of drapes doesn't disappoint us yet again with lots of layering and textures. The color palette is mostly warm with a few all black outfits. His signature sarees are my favorite!

(L-R) Rishta by Arjun Saluja. Alpana & Neeraj. Tarun Tahiliani.

It goes without saying that Shantanu and Nikhil's AW13 collection makes it to my top 5. The menswear left me drooling and oh that beautiful saree in the middle. Beautiful drapes, structured fits and the vivid color palette that takes us through the Thar desert just made everything perfect!

  

Day 4 of WIFW had some fabulous shows put up but Anand Bhushan's collection definitely makes it to my top 5. His collection is inspired by blocks of life and how they build our memories. The color palette is monochromatic and he werqs black like never before. Checks and leather are constant. Its clean, defined and we love it! Pia Pauro on the other hand is a burst of colors. With her vibrant persian prints she takes us to Kazakhstan. Her collection Mountain Chic is textured playing with silks and needlework. The boots and head jewellery are beautiful to watch! Shivan and Narresh's Naive art collection is all about fluorescence, prints and feminine cuts. The swimwear and the abstract faced accessories are the highlight.

(L-R) Anand Bhushan. Pia Pauro. Shivan&Narresh.

(L-R) Dev r Nil. Pero by Aneeth Arora. Payal Pratap Singh.

Dev r Nil showcase a collection inspired by the winter cold thus the color palette is limited to the basic colors with a hint of teal and olive. Fern leaves and rose motifs are brilliantly incorporated within the garments. Applique technique, cut work and japanese beading make these motifs come alive. Pero by Aneeth Arora is an absolute visual treat. Her circus themed collection is a riot of colors experimenting with different fabrics and techniques from all over the county. Magicians hat, cherry nose, bow ties, juggling bottles and balloons add the fun element to this carnival! Payal Pratap Singh's AW13 collection is Indo-Boho playing with floral prints. Her collection focuses on a purple and blue color palette and intricate detailing and thread work. The collection is romantic with a vintage feel to it.

(L-R) Rahul Mishra. My Village by Rimzim Dadu. Geisha Designs by Paras & Shalini.

Day 4 also showcased some fascinating accessories and make up. Rahul Mishra's collection The Baroque Tree had bold dark eyes with black sequins on the eye lids. Metallic ear cuffs, sequins and metal embellishments for designer Rimzim dadu. Geisha Designs by Paras and Shalini had their models sporting tribal tattoos and blingy headbands. 

(L-R) Charu Parashar.Virtues by Viral, Ashish and Vikrant. Rehane.

Sneak Peek of Virtues AW13 Collection

Nida Mahmood

Captain! Must Qulandar takes us to the future in her time machine. Its eccentric, quirky and futuristic. Loved the velvet pants and lennon glasses. Jesse Randhawa walks as the showstopper in an installation garment of tablets and picture frames. Definitely the highlight of the show.