Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2018 Day 1: Vaani Kapoor and Diana Penty turn show stoppers for Gauri & Nainika and Shyamal & Bhumika!

By Nirupama Chaudhary -

March 15, 2018 - 2:20 PM IST

It’s that time of the year again! With yet, another exciting and intriguing chapter of the Amazon India Fashion Week transpiring at the Jawaharlal Stadium in the capital and scheduled from 14 -18 March, this edition of the FDCI presented and Amazon India sponsored fashion week showcased the Autumn/Winter 2018 collection. With an awe-inspiring union of traditional and contemporary sensibilities, the first day concluded on a high note with a brilliant showcase by the feted designer duo of Gauri & Nainika and Shyamal & Bhumika! Perceived as a Mecca of serious fashion, even Delhi couldn’t escape the charms of Bollywood with Diana Penty turning showstopper for Shyamal & Bhumika and Vaani Kapoor for Gauri & Nainika. Looking every bit resplendent, these ladies added oodles of understated charm to the fashion fiesta.

Designer label Shyamal & Bhumika gave us a glimpse of their signature aesthetic of blending traditional and contemporary with the collection, ‘A Parisian Symphony’ featuring vibrant colours, satin velvet, floral motifs, statement dresses in sequins and beadwork. Meanwhile, the finale had sisters and designers Gauri and Nainika showcasing their collection along with Ashish N Soni. The sister duo’s label retained their fondness for all things feminine with the inclusion of larger than life ruffles, pleated tulle, large floral motifs, dramatic silhouettes and skirts.

Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2018 Day 1: Vaani Kapoor and Diana Penty turn show stoppers for Gauri & Nainika and Shyamal & Bhumika!

Diana Penty – Showstopper for Shyamal and Bhumika

Diana channelled a signature effortless charm wearing with her colour blocked ensemble featuring a red satin top tucked into a green embroidered voluminous skirt with a black belt.

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Subtle makeup and a half updo topped off her look. (Also Read: Daily Style Pill: Slaying in white is the newest wrinkle and Diana Penty aces it with two cutesy looks!)

Vaani Kapoor – Showstopper for Ashish N Soni and Gauri & Nainika

For Ashish N Soni, Vaani strode in sporting a monochrome pantsuit, looking feminine chic that was aptly aided by a subtle makeup and sleek centre-parted hair.

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For Gauri & Nainika, Vaani walked in wearing a dramatic ruffled gown with tulle and ruffles complimented by a sleek hair and nude makeup. (Also Read: #WonderfulWednesday: Vaani Kapoor shows us the new way to wear florals in spring!)

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The first day of the Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2018 also saw Adarsh Gill and Sofiya Azad showcase intricate hand-beaded dresses in tulle, violets, tweed and satin with a retro soiree and the Sadak Smart collection by Abraham and Thakore featuring khaki, prints and embroidery with a dash of edgy chutzpah, living up to its name!