Distinguished themes mark the fifth day of Lakme India Fashion Week

Mumbai, Mar 10 (ANI): Elegance and grace marked the fifth day of the Lakme India Fashion Week (LIFw) in Mumbai.

Gorgeous models showcased the collection, wearing georgette, chiffon, jersey, crepe and linen flaunting the various themes as set by the designers.

Renowned designers showcased their collection and among them were Elina Ahluwalia, Malini Agrawalla, Sonali Dalwani and Suhani Pittie, who presented their collection based on varied themes.

Sonali Dalwani presented her collection inspired by the papillion or butterfly.

Her creations were multicoloured and lined with the butterfly motifs on the bags and necklaces sported by the charming models.

Video jockey Anusha Dandekar was the showstopper and carried the techni-colour butterfly embellished beach bag with jewellery tip toed her way to the ramp with high heeled shoes.

"The whole inspiration was the butterfly, which is basically let a butterfly free and you are basically happy to see it. And at the same time free spirited, so it was for a free spirited woman who is beautiful, happy and free," noted Dalwani.

The other fashion designer Mallini Agrawalla, presented her colourful line of bags and clutches which matched with attractive belts, necklaces and shoes.

Critics termed Mallini Agarwalla 's collection as feast for the eyes.

"The work behind was quite tedious but we were hoping that comes across as fun and light and in the evening it all went into wholeness," observed designer Mallini Agarwalla.

The current edition of Lakme Fashion Week, organised twice a year, is being held from March 5-9.

The highlights of this Vanity Fair are events such as media seminars, business-to-business meetings and a buyers' forum, apart from the regular fashion shows.The event also provides a platform for fresh designers through the Gen-x and emerging designer shows.

Around 64 designers are showcasing their creations in this season of this prominent fashion show. (ANI)