Soni, presented two distinctly different lines. Rajesh Pا p Singh sent out his models for an urban showdown in a world where asymmetry and bold graphics were the norms. Her love affair with stitches recited a modern story and was cleverly weaved together with details like handmade leather footwear, wrap belts, and woven leather bags. The designer sent out several reversible separates for men and women alongside liquid mesh structures in tie and dye engineered silk shift dresses, Maheshwar draped trousers, rainbow striped shirt dresses, panelled numbers, saris made from engineered copper silk, high twist cotton silk kinji dresses among several others. The act was followed by designers Shruti Sanch-eti of Pinnacle, Pratima Pandey of Prama and Urvashi Kaur. He, along with designer Ashish N. Singer Sona Mohapatra was seen performing during the show.

Virtues by Viral, Ashish and Vikrant kick-started the day with an eclectic line of 23 ensembles that included layered dresses, capes, Ikat woven frock dresses, pants, and off-shoulder gathered tops in a collection titled “Mrs Nair’s High Tea”. Myriad stitch work, geometric patchwork, interesting combos of prints and intricate crochets engulfed “Twist in my sobriety” by Payal. Titled “When we look back tomorrow” Anavila leaned on classical rustic hues of white, cream, beige, greys and off-whites. Monochro-matic stripes, polka dots, plaids, tartan checks scattered across various bottom silhouettes, asymmetrical kurtas, harem pants, blazers and jackets with high-low hems were sent out by RPS while Ashish sent out his brigade of men and women sporting smoky eyes and shimmery suits and tuxedos. A name synonymous to the quintessential Indian drape saris Anavila’s show was jampacked.

Day 2 of the ongoing fashion week could’ve easily passed off as “textile day” with strong designer lineups presenting stronger collections. Aakaro by Gaurav Jai Gupta’s collection titled Pingala (nerve-current on the right side of the spinal column) was next in line. For fabrics the designer used the best of linens, cotton, cotton silks, chanderis, linen blends and khadi. Sari dresses, structured jackets, cropped boleros, peplum jackets with gathered sleeves, jumpsuits and easy dresses were some of the key highlights. Next, Abraham and Thakore presented their slowest of slow fashion during one of the late evening shows. Models sashayed down the runway showcasing the designer’s visionary pieces in a fine blend of silk, cotton, linen, zari, stainless steel, monofilament silks and metallic yarns. Her Spring-Summer edition comprised fluid garments, kurta pajamas, trousers, tops with elbow length sleeves, collared buttoned down shift dresses, summer jackets, ankle length sts with net extensions, signature anti-fits blouses and more, in organic handwoven textiles.. The designer duo played with calligraphy, fonts, and logos in outfits that ranged from khadi dresses, kora khadi safety pin kurtas, gold laminated khadi palazzo China sofa cover manufacturers pants, printed silk joggers to black and gold printed khadi jackets and more.