B-town ramp temptresses

Mumbai’s fashion elite came together at the Signature International Fashion Weekend 2013 held recently in the city. Flip on to check out the Bollywood divas that graced the ramp.

The opening show was presented by Canadian luxury wear designer, Mark Fast. Popular with international celebs like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Amber Rose, and Christina Aguilera, the designer chose the glamorous Sonam Kapoor as his showstopper. The actor looked absolutely stunning in a textured tasselled figure hugging gown that was a true show stealer.

Ace celebrity photographer Atul Kasbekar and Lisa Haydon launched the “Signature Selfies” fashion app, which gives stylish women a chance to get shot by Kasbekar. Talking about the app, Kasbekar said, “In a day and age where technology is part of our day to day lives, the ‘Signature Selfies’ app will prove to be the new form of fashion expression.” Once the app is downloaded all you have to do is upload your best selfies. The best picture uploaded will be selected to get a photoshoot shot by Atul Kasbekar.

Award winning designer Drashta Sarvaiya opened Day Two of the Signature International Fashion Weekend 2013 with two luxury looks on the ramp that revealed the creative use of unique textiles and colours combined with sensuous construction. Stopping the show was the very elegant super model and Bollywood star Diana Penty who was a vision of beauty in a white swirling seductive gown with a black lace bodice.

Nachiket Barve presented his “Fossil” collection for Spring/Summer 2014 at the Signature International Fashion Weekend 2013. It was a symphony of colours, textures, cuts and fabrics. Inspired by leaves, extinct dragonflies, foliage, ammonite mollusks, granite, marble and textures; Nachiket wove them into a compact fashion story. To end his show Nachiket brought in the lovely Bollywood beauty, Nargis Fakhri in a sensational red embroidered bodice layered chiffon gown.

Designer Nachiket Barve with his showstopper Nargis Fakhri.

It was a show that was unbelievable in every way as Adam Saaks displayed his amazing talents on the ramp. Known as a T-shirt cutter, he can deconstruct an Ed Hardy T-shirt on the wearer and turn it into a work of art. Three black body suits experienced a creative variety of touches from Adam who turned them in to sultry pieces of art. The very glamourous Sarah Jane Dias walked the ramp for Saaks.

It was a show that was unbelievable in every way as Adam Saaks displayed his amazing talents on the ramp. Known as a T-shirt cutter, he can deconstruct an Ed Hardy T-shirt on the wearer and turn it into a work of art. Three black body suits experienced a creative variety of touches from Adam who turned them in to sultry pieces of art. The very glamourous Sarah Jane Dias walked the ramp for Saaks.

Showstopper Sarah Jane Dias in Adam Saaks at Signature International Fashion Weekend.

Day Three at Signature International Fashion Weekend 2013 opened with Swapnil Shinde’s show. Staying true to his style of fashion, Swapnil opened the show with three silver body suits with his characteristic touches of spiky, acrylic, transparent, armours moulded into outlandish forms. For the stunning show stopper, it was Miss Canada Universe 2012 Sahar Baniaz in a slinky sequined silver gown with a gravity defying neckline.

Turkish designer Bora Aksu with his gorgeous showstopper Kangana Ranaut.

Known for their unique and unconventional styling, international couturiers, Falguni and Shane Peacock’s Grand Finale collection was a stunning display of luxury and style. The collection revealed construction elements that were perfectly juxtaposed for each garment. To end the show it was the stunning Jacqueline Fernandez who glided on the ramp in a mind boggling black and red metallic column gown.

Falguni and Shane Peacock with showstopper Jaqueline Fernandez at Signature International Fashion Weekend.

The gorgeous beauty queen, the current Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 and one of he finalist of Pond’s Femina Miss India 2013 Shristi Rana, in a sheer lean long gown with glittering sequins, designed by Falguni and Shane Peacock.

Show Stopper Sonam Kapoor in Mark Fast at Signature International Fashion Weekend 2013.